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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
