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Ready to apply for some college scholarships? We rounded up twelve different scholarships with May deadlines that feature a diverse range of qualifications and requirements. Whether you love crosswords, animals, or developing apps, there’s something for all kinds of students on this list of May scholarships. Prizes top out at $10,000. Find all the details on these scholarships for Spring 2024 below. 

Ivey Engineering Inc. Scholarship

How to Apply: Submit an essay of 800–1,000 words on one of three provided topics related to building design
Eligibility: Open to any students who are seniors in high school or enrolled in a college or university in the U.S.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline:  May 1, 2024
Website: https://www.iveyengineering.com/about-us/scholarship

Rover Scholarship

How to Apply: Submit an essay of 400–500 words answering the question “How did growing up with a pet in your life (could be a friend’s or family member’s) impact the person you are today?”
Eligibility: Open to U.S residents who are seniors in high school or current college students with at least a 3.0 GPA
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Website: https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship

DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship

How to Apply: Complete the application and submit an essay of 750 words or less on how you will draw upon your cultural heritage to shape your vocational aspirations, offer creative value to your future employer, and serve your community
Eligibility: Must be a legal resident of the U.S. and a current or accepted full-time student at a 4-year accredited U.S. college with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0. Must have completed the FAFSA.
Amount: $500 to each of the three winning students
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Website: https://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship

Quality Hoops Scholarship

How to Apply: Write a 300-word essay on one of three topics related to basketball
Eligibility: Open to college-bound high school seniors and current college students
Amount: $500
Deadline:  May 1, 2024
Website: https://qualityhoops.com/pages/scholarship 

Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship

How to Apply: Create a 15×15 newspaper-style crossword puzzle on any topic you’re passionate about and submit the online application
Eligibility: Open to students who will be enrolled in an undergraduate program for the Fall 2024 semester
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 3, 2024
Website: https://blog.crosswordhobbyist.com/crossword-hobbyist-crossword-scholarship/

Steps for Change Scholarship

How to Apply: Complete the application, including your transcript and a letter of recommendation, and create a one-minute video answering the question, “How would you value yourself?”
Eligibility: Must be a college-bound high school senior graduating in 2024 with at least a 3.5 GPA and a household income of less than $55,000
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 3, 2024
Website: https://www.wealthbyhealth.org/steps-for-change-scholarship 

Mobile Application Development Scholarship

How to Apply: Develop an app (Android or IOS) that serves to resolve an issue in the society or the community at large
Eligibility: Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, the U.S, or Canada who is a full-time student at an accredited 4-year college or university and pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or IT
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 15, 2024
Website: https://www.aistechnolabs.com/mobile-application-development-scholarship-program/

MyImpact Challenge

How to Apply: Submit a report of up to 2,000 words detailing your completed or in-progress civic engagement project, an essay of up to 1,200 words on how the project furthers a civic virtue or founding principle, and visual documentation of the project and its results
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens ages 13-19
Amount: Awards range from $1,500 to $10,000
Deadline: May 19, 2024
Website: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/my-impact-challenge

The Andrea R. Lacy Grit Award Scholarship

How to Apply: Complete the application, including a letter of recommendation and community service records, and write a 500-word essay describing your grit story.
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA attending a four-year college or university, community college, or vocational school 
Amount: Up to three awards of $500
Deadline: May 27, 2024
Website: https://www.luvsbrownies.com/scholarship 

There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship

How to Apply: Write an essay between 500 and 800 words on how you have exhibited a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, or social justice and how your education will help you continue this commitment during college and beyond
Eligibility: Open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university during the Fall 2024 semester
Amount: $3,000 each to eight winners
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Website: https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship 

Fifth Month Scholarship

How to Apply: Submit a written response of 250 words or less to the question: May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important
Eligibility: Must be a legal U.S. resident 14 years of age or older
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship

Justice Hero Scholarship

How to Apply: Write a 300-word essay on one of five topics related to class actions
Eligibility: Open to college-bound high school seniors and current college students
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Website: https://justicehero.com/justice-hero-scholarship/

Scholarships should be considered a small—yet still important—source of revenue for college. Data shows that most families pay for college using parent and student income, savings, and loans. Most scholarship recipients receive $2,500 or less, and only 0.1% of undergraduate students receive $25,000 or more in scholarship funds. In addition to looking for scholarships to help pay for college, families should apply for financial aid and consider saving in a dedicated college savings account.