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Scholarships & Contests: May 2026

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This month’s website spotlight is The University Network (tun). TUN has a ton to offer! (Pardon the pun, I couldn’t resist.) In addition to search engines specific to scholarships, free courses, internships, and student discounts, they also have a resources section which includes a FAFSA Guide, College Admissions articles for “every step of the way,” and school profiles. In addition to the online resources, the website also has TUN TV where you can “watch exclusive interviews with education thought leaders.”

Although I am sure you are use to the scholarship search engines, as they are all pretty similar, I probably got your attention with the free course search engine mentioned! TUN has a search engine that is specific to (over 6,000) free courses, as well as quick links to free courses from top schools like Harvard, Yale, and MIT.

Rover Scholarship

Sponsor: Rover

Amount: $2,500

Closing Date: May 1, 2026

Description: Open to U.S. citizens or legal residents enrolled or accepted as full-time students at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Joseph A. Terbrack ALS Memorial Scholarship

Sponsor: Laura Terbrack

Amount: $500

Closing Date: May 2, 2026

Description: Open to high school and undergraduate students who have been affected by ALS. Applicants must write an essay about their experience. (Located on Bold.org)

MyImpact Challenge

Sponsor: Bill of Rights Institute

Amount: Up to $10,000

Closing Date: May 3, 2026

Description: This contest encourages students to complete a service project that promotes civic virtue and then submit a report about their impact.

UPU International Letter-Writing Competition

Sponsor: Universal Postal Union

Amount: Varies (International recognition)

Closing Date: May 5, 2026

Description: Open to children aged 9-15. Participants write a letter on the following topic: Write a letter to a friend about why human connection matters in a digital world.

NSHSS Scholarships

Sponsor: NSHSS

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: Varies

Description: Various scholarships are available at this website. They can be sorted as “Open” or “Upcoming.”

Brent Gordon Foundation Scholarship

Sponsor: Brent Gordon Foundation

Amount: $3,000

Closing Date: May 10, 2026

Description: Open to high school seniors or undergraduates who have lost a parent. Applicants submit an essay about how that loss has impacted their life journey.

Write the World: Memoir Contest

Sponsor: The Wayne Dyer Family Foundation

Amount: $100

Closing Date: May 25, 2026

Description: Open to writers 13-19 years of age. In up to 1,000 words, share your view of the world through an excerpt of your future memoir in which you offer a slice of your identity and experience while enticing readers to, one day, read more.

Celebrating Art Contest

Sponsor: Celebrating Art

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: May 15, 2026

Description: An art competition open to students in grades K-12. Selected works are published in an anthology.

One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest

Sponsor: One Earth Film Festival

Amount: $1,000

Closing Date: May 25, 2026

Description: Open to students who create a short film (3-8 minutes) about a topic related to sustainability or the environment.

America’s 250th Anniversary Art & Writing Competition

Sponsor: America250

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: May 25, 2026

Description: Students in grades 3-12 explore the history of the United States through art or writing as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial.

Bayar Fellowship

Sponsor: Various

Amount: $2,000

Closing Date: May 30, 2026

Description: Designed for students showing potential in leadership and civic engagement.

Bright HEROs Educational Enrichment Program

Sponsor: Various

Amount: $2,000

Closing Date: May 30, 2026

Description: Supports students participating in extracurricular programs that enrich their academic or personal development.

Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. Christian Values Scholarship

Sponsor: Bold.org

Amount: $3,000

Closing Date: May 30, 2026

Description: Awarded to students who embody strong Christian values and community service.

There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship

Sponsor: Extra Space Storage

Amount: $3,000

Closing Date: May 31, 2026

Description: An essay of 500-800 words to the answer the question: “How have you exhibited a commitment to inclusion and strengthening your community through work, service, or other extra-curricular activities and how will your education help you continue this commitment during college and beyond?”

Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship

Sponsor: Niche

Amount: $25,000

Closing Date: May 31, 2026

Description: A popular “no-essay” scholarship where students simply need to create a profile on the Niche platform.

We The Future Contest

Sponsor: Constituting America

Amount: Up to $5,000

Closing Date: May 31, 2026

Description: Students create projects (essays, videos, songs) about the U.S. Constitution and its relevance today.

JQA International Environmental Children’s Drawing Contest

Sponsor: JQA

Amount: Prizes and global recognition

Closing Date: May 31, 2026

Description: Open to children aged 7-15 worldwide. Draw a picture expressing the importance of the environment.

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Scholarships & Contests: April 2026

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In this month’s list of scholarships and contests there are several opportunities for children as young as elementary school to enter! Remember, you can bank the money now to pay for college credits later!

Whether you are on the tail end of your student’s senior year, or you are just beginning the high school years, preparing your teen for college can be a bit overwhelming! Paying for the education is just one aspect of the overwhelm. Road2College is a resource that can be utilized, either as a free or paid member or as a visitor. Under the services drop down menu, you will find various services to buy, from membership plans to coaching sessions. However, there is a drop down menu of blog posts, arranged by general topic, that are great resources from topics of Applications, Family Life, Essays, and Scholarships, among others. The Free Resources tab includes guides for each year of high school, Admissions and Financing guides, and “Popular” guides. Overall, this looks like a helpful resource for families with college bound high school students.

AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Programs

Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Description: Open to high school seniors and current college students who plan to major in an aviation field, specifically aircraft electronics or aviation maintenance.

Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship

Sponsor: Air Line Pilots Association

Amount: $60,000 ($15,000 per year)

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Description: Available to children of medically retired, long-term disabled, or deceased ALPA members. The scholarship is awarded based on academic standing and financial need.

AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship

Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Amount: $5,000

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Description: High school seniors are invited to write a 1,500-word essay or create a video about how Alzheimer’s disease has impacted their life, their family, or their community.

Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship in Communication and Journalism

Sponsor: Learn.org

Amount: $500

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Description: This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students pursuing a major in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship

Sponsor: Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas

Amount: $2,500

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Description: This scholarship is open to students enrolled in U.S. trade schools, technical schools, colleges, or graduate programs. Applicants must submit an original essay of 1,000 words or fewer exploring actionable strategies young people can use to reduce drunk driving and promote safer roads in their communities.

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

Sponsor: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Amount: $3,000 per year (Renewable)

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Description: This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors and first-year college students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to public service. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.

Project Yellow Light Video Design Scholarship

Sponsor: Project Yellow Light

Amount: $8,000

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Description: High school and college students are invited to create a short video (10 or 25 seconds) designed to warn their peers about the dangers of distracted driving. This is a creative way to use media for social change while earning tuition funds.

Wings of Expression Scholarship

Sponsor: Haque Law

Amount: $2,500 Scholarship + $500 for supplies

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Description: This award supports students in trade, technical, undergraduate, or graduate programs across the U.S. Applicants must submit a vintage-style, “hawk wing” mural sketch and a 2–3 minute process video. The winner will travel to Houston to paint their eight-foot by six-foot design on a featured wall.

Albemarle Community Scholarship

Sponsor: Albemarle Foundation

Amount: Up to $5,000

Closing Date: April 9, 2026

Description: Open to high school seniors residing in communities where Albemarle operates. The award focuses on students pursuing careers in STEM or chemical manufacturing.

EnerGIS Scholarship

Sponsor: EnerGIS

Amount: $3,000

Closing Date: April 10, 2026

Description: For students interested in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS). Applicants should be pursuing a degree that utilizes GIS technology in the energy industry.

Milliman Opportunity Scholarship

Sponsor: Milliman

Amount: Up to $10,000

Closing Date: April 14, 2026

Description: Created to assist students from underrepresented communities who are pursuing a career in actuarial science, data science, or economics at a four-year university.

Defending Voices Without a Voice Scholarship

Sponsor: Kitchel Injury Law

Amount: $5,000 (Law Students) / $2,500 (Undergraduate)

Closing Date: April 15, 2026

Description: This scholarship supports students with a connection to the Washington, D.C., or Northern Virginia region who aspire to practice immigration law. Applicants must submit an original essay of 1,000 words or fewer discussing their motivation to advocate for immigrant communities and protect vulnerable populations.

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (Full Application)

Sponsor: Barron Prize

Amount: $10,000

Closing Date: April 15, 2026

Description: After a March pre-application, the full application is due in April. This prize honors students (ages 8-18) who have led significant service projects that benefit people or the environment.

Pretty Lightroom Presets Scholarship

Sponsor: Pretty Presets & Actions

Amount: $500

Closing Date: April 15, 2026

Description: Open to high school seniors and college students. Applicants must submit an essay and use Adobe Lightroom to edit a series of photos according to the prompt.

SKECHERS Academic Excellence Scholarship

Sponsor: Skechers

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: April 15, 2026

Description: Open to high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. The program rewards students who show strong leadership potential.

JA Scholarship Funding

Sponsor: Junior Achievement of Western PA

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: April 18, 2026

Description: Open to students who have participated in Junior Achievement programs. This funding helps cover tuition for local and national post-secondary institutions.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program

Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Amount: Varies (Educational Support)

Closing Date: April 29, 2026

Description: A selective program for high-performing 7th graders with financial need. It provides comprehensive advising and financial support from 8th grade through high school.

All About Education Scholarship

Sponsor: Unigo

Amount: $3,000

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Description: In 250 words or less, explain how a $3,000 scholarship would make a difference in your life. Open to students 14 years or older.

RentHop’s College and University Scholarship

Sponsor: RentHop

Amount: $1,000

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Description: Currently enrolled undergraduate students can apply by writing an essay on the importance of technology in the real estate industry.

The Sara Scholarship

Sponsor: Sara Myers Brown Equity Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Description: A unique scholarship for female high school seniors who have an active interest in the game of golf. Selection is based on financial need and character.

Think for Yourself Scholarship

Sponsor: Let Grow

Amount: Up to $5,000

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Description: High school seniors are asked to write an essay about a time they stood up for a belief that was unpopular or thought for themselves in a difficult situation.

3M Young Scientist Challenge

Sponsor: 3M and Discovery Education

Amount: $25,000

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Description: Open to students in grades 5-8. Participants submit a 1-2 minute video explaining an original idea for a new invention that solves an everyday problem.

The America Library of Poetry Student Contest

Sponsor: The America Library of Poetry

Amount: Varies (Prizes & Publication)

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Description: This national poetry contest is open to students in grades K-12. It’s a great opportunity for young writers to see their work published in a national anthology.

AbbVie Immunology Scholarship

Sponsor: AbbVie

Amount: $15,000

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Description: This scholarship supports students living with specific immune-mediated diseases as they pursue higher education. It is open to high school seniors and college students nationwide.

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Scholarships & Contests: March 2026

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Your high school student doesn’t have to be a senior to apply for scholarships! This month features scholarships and contests open to students as young as kindergarten (!), but if your student is at least age 13, you won’t want to miss these. This month includes opportunities for Eagle Scouts, young artists, cybersecurity, endangered species advocacy, and superheroes!

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October 2025 Scholarships

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This month’s scholarship and contest opportunities are available for students from kindergarten through college. It’s never too early to start saving money for higher education expenses. And, the great thing about contests is that often the money is not tied to college, so it could be used to defray the costs of college credit in high school!

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Scholarships to Apply for with an August 2025 Deadline

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We have a lot of great scholarships for you to apply for RIGHT NOW! Teens in any grade can apply unless the scholarship specifically states otherwise. There is an engineering award that is due tomorrow (!) so time is of the essence! The following scholarships were found on jlvcollegecounseling, edvisors.com, College Raptor, and through Chat GTP.

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July 2025 Scholarships

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The monthly scholarship post is back! Sorry for the hiccup in the scheduled posts, but life got in the way. Never fear! There’s some scholarships available to apply for in July. Summer scholarship deadlines are not as numerous as other months, but I was still able to find some unique opportunities for scholarships to pass along thanks to jlvcollegecounseling (By the way, October and March are especially large scholarship opportunity months.) Beginning in September I will return to reviewing scholarship search engines and websites.

JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarships
Sponsor: JMJ Phillip Group
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: Offered quarterly with closing dates of January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will be majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math).

Macy’s Mission Every One Scholarship
Sponsor: Macy’s | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: July 7, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to African American incoming and current college students who are/will be attending a HBCU during the upcoming academic year. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Conflict Conquerer Scholarship
Sponsor: The Bihm Law Firm, LLC
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 7, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students with at least a 3.5 GPA and are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Describe a time in your life when you experienced conflict. Please elaborate on the steps you took to resolve the conflict and what you learned from the experience.”

Scholarship System Scholarship
Sponsor: The Scholarship System
Amount: $500
Closing Date: July 13, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in a college or university for this upcoming fall. Applicant must submit a few shorts personal essays about their education.

Elite Lawyer Scholarship
Sponsor: Elite Lawyer
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 18, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending or planning on attending college or graduate school in during the upcoming academic year. Applicant must submit an essay or video on what positive change they are working to bring to their community this year.

Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarships
Sponsor: Baron & Budd Attorneys
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: July 10, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students accepted to a U.S. based four-year university or current college students. Applicant must submit an essay or a video on how cancer has impacted their life (any cancer).

Financial Empowerment Scholarship
Sponsor: BankMobile
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: July 11, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students who can demonstrate plans to enroll for full-time admission, or have proof of current full-time enrollment, at an accredited institution. Applicant must submit a completed application, an essay on a given topic related to financial literacy, and an official transcript.

GeneTex Scholarship Program
Sponsor: GeneTex
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: July 11, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. Scholarship is open to international students. The scholarship will be awarded to one student twice a year.

MFMA Scholarship
Sponsor: Maple Flooring Manufactures Association, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 11, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current students who will be enrolled during the next academic year in secondary, advanced, or trade school education. Applicant must submit a personal essay answering one of five given questions. Scholarship is only open to specific majors (too many to list) – see website for details.

AiryHair Cosmetology Scholarship
Sponsor: AiryHair Hair Extensions
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to American and Canadian citizens who have chosen or will choose Cosmetology as their major.

American Legion Baseball Scholarship
Sponsor: American Legion
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school graduates who play baseball and are nominated by a head coach or manager.

Vegetarian Video Scholarship
Sponsor: The Vegetarian Resource Group
Amount: Up to $200
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to vegetarians and vegans. Applicant must submit a video on topics related to vegetarianism and/or veganism.

Vic & Oby Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Law Offices of Ral Obioha, PLLC
Amount: $500
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college, graduate, and law school students who are foreign-born or have foreign-born parents. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to being an immigrant.

Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship
Sponsor: US Equestrian
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors preparing to enter a college or university to further their equestrian knowledge and skills throughout college.

Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship
Sponsor: Jet Insurance Company
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current enrolled college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.

Scholarship for Special Educators
Sponsor: HIE Help Center
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who will be seeing or in the process of completing higher education at an institution in the United States in special education.

Spirit of Giving Scholarship
Sponsor: Wine Country Gift Baskets
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the spirit of giving.

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Scholarships for Students with Diagnosed Medical Conditions: April Deadlines

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Paying for college can be especially challenging for families navigating medical conditions or disabilities. Fortunately, there are scholarships created specifically for students with unique medical needs, including conditions like dwarfism, Down syndrome, and chronic illnesses. This list highlights opportunities that can help your teen earn college credit and pursue higher education with the financial support they deserve.

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Scholarships with March 2025 Deadlines

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March is a HUGE scholarship deadline month! The listed scholarships in this post are just a small fraction of what is available in March. If your student is pursuing higher education, I would highly recommend looking through these websites, as well as others I have mentioned in these blog posts to maximize the scholarship potential.

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