[Page 3] The 210 Best Scholarships for Women in May 2026

In honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education

This scholarship aims to support students who are following their dreams and pursuing college in order to pave the way for future generations of their family.

This scholarship seeks to help provide funding for vocational and alternative career students to obtain the tools they need for their chosen trades.

This scholarship will support students who are immediate family members of a suicide victim.

This scholarship aims to empower women to join the finance field so they can boost representation and make a difference in the industry.

This scholarship aims to support dedicated students who are passionate about pursuing careers in healthcare.

This scholarship seeks to create a more cohesive and diverse workforce in the finance field by making higher education more accessible.

This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in and working towards a career in the aerospace industry, with an emphasis on those who contribute to the diversity of the industry.

This scholarship is intended to encourage and support students who have been impacted by domestic violence as they take the next step toward their goals.

This scholarship aims to support single mothers so they can overcome the obstacles they face and complete their college degrees.

This scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have lost a sibling so they can find the strength to push on and continue pursuing their dreams.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret A. Briller by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and pursuing the nursing field.

This scholarship aims to support ambitious nursing students who view the profession as more than just a healthcare role, but as a platform for lifelong impact and financial independence.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about TOMORROW X TOGETHER and the music they’ve created.

This scholarship seeks to support future female designers and connect them to seasoned female design executives in order to overcome the barriers they face in the field.

This scholarship will support a high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a nursing career.

This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to work in nonprofit organizations and are committing their professional lives to helping communities, advancing social causes, and improving lives.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Marybelle Huggins by supporting students who share her passion for nursing.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Angela Engelson by supporting young women who are the first in their families to pursue a college education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with children and contributing to their education.

This scholarship seeks to support graduating or soon-to-be graduating undergraduate and graduate STEM students as they pursue professional programs.

This scholarship seeks to honor and support individuals who share Kathleen’s passion for reading and recognize its transformative power.

This scholarship aims to support future social justice attorneys so they can complete their educational journeys and succeed in their careers.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Samantha S. Roberts by supporting students from the Midwest who are passionate about art.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about music and pursuing higher education in the field.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about the arts and are continuing their creative journey in college.

This scholarship will honor the memory of Jerrye Chesnes and support college students returning to school after a break in education to raise children.

​​This memorial scholarship is intended to honor the love and legacy of Linda Hicks by supporting African American women who have been directly impacted or have a loved one that has experienced an abusive relationship and/or substance addiction.