[Page 4] The 120 Best Scholarships for Women in May 2026
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Funded byAjdin MasicThis scholarship will support a woman for whom English is a second language.Amount$1,100Deadline:May 1, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner91Ruebenna Greenfield Flack Scholarship
Funded byEnya FlackThis scholarship will support underrepresented female minorities currently pursuing a higher education.Amount$2,300Deadline:Sep 15, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner92Harriett Russell Carr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFranita PokeThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Harriett Russell Carr by supporting women who share Harriett’s devotion to service.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 4, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners93FAR Impact Scholarship
Funded byRohit PrasadThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2024Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners94A Man Helping Women Helping Women Scholarship
Funded byFatherly Advice Life CoachThis scholarship seeks to support women who are pursuing higher education in order to uplift other women.Amount$1,050Deadline:Nov 30, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner95Stefanie Ann Cronin Make a Difference Scholarship
Funded byJaymie Scotto & Associates, LLCThis scholarship seeks to memorialize Stefanie Ann Cronin by supporting the educational endeavors of students who embody her dedication to success, community, environmental appreciation, and caring for others.Amount$3,500Deadline:Feb 14, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner96Julia Elizabeth Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCedric Scott, Jr.This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are planning to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes97Harvest Scholarship for Women Dreamers
Funded byHarvest Goal CollectiveThis scholarship seeks to support self-motivated, community-minded, and resilient women who are dreamers and doers, recognizing that when women dream out loud, everything grows.Amount$600Deadline:Feb 18, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner98Susie Green Scholarship for Women Pursuing Education
Funded byJessica GreenThis scholarship seeks to honor Susie Green’s legacy by supporting women returning to education who embody Susie’s strength, capability, and resolve.Amount$9,000Deadline:Mar 11, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner99Pinki Promise Scholarship
Funded byPinki Promise FoundationThe Pinki Promise Scholarship aims to support students passionate about their pets and dedicated to pursuing higher education.Amount$1,025Deadline:Jan 31, 2024Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner100C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering
Funded byChantelé LewisThis scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.Amount$2,095Deadline:Jun 18, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners1013Wishes Women’s Empowerment Scholarship
Funded by3WishesThis scholarship is designed to support one special woman in achieving her dreams in and out of the classroom.Amount$1,010Deadline:Nov 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner102Feltus Impact Fund Scholarship
Funded byThe Feltus Impact FundThis scholarship seeks to support women working towards degrees in political science, STEM, or social science so they can build a strong foundation of knowledge.Amount$7,500Deadline:Jul 20, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
7 winners103Latinas in STEM Scholarship
Funded byAngeline KitmanThis scholarship aims to support first-generation Latinas who are interested in pursuing STEM careers so that they can reach all of their dreams and boost the representation of women of color.Amount$4,495Deadline:Mar 31, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner104Luis Escobar III Foundation Scholarship
Funded byEscobarThis scholarship aims to support Christian students who are passionate about engineering and using their talents to give back.Amount$40,000Deadline:Nov 11, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners105Female Athleticism Scholarship
Funded byBozick FamilyThis scholarship seeks to recognize the hard work and dedication of female athletes by supporting them as they prepare to pursue higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Aug 5, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners106Harvest Achievement Scholarship
Funded byHarvest Goal CollectiveThis scholarship seeks to uplift and encourage young women as they pursue their academic dreams and prepare to embark on their careers.Amount$520Deadline:Oct 7, 2024Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner107Beyond The C.L.O.U.D Scholarship
Funded byBeyond The C.L.O.U.DThis scholarship will support a female college student pursuing a career in business or STEM.Amount$1,020Deadline:Mar 10, 2024Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner108Future Women In STEM Scholarship
Funded byKeisha DurhamThis scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.Amount$1,040Deadline:Dec 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner109Leela Shah "Be Bold" Womens' Empowerment Scholarship
Funded byLeela Shah FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support women who are pursuing post-secondary education in order to build a better future for themselves.Amount$4,221Deadline:Apr 30, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners110Purple Dream Scholarship
Funded byBrianna PearyerThis scholarship aims to empower single mothers who are determined to pursue or complete their college education, regardless of the hurdles they face.Amount$1,055Deadline:Dec 21, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners111Kelly O. Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byKate SmithThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kelly O. by supporting students who are beginning or continuing their nursing journeys.Amount$1,200Deadline:Jun 28, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner112MISS Award
Funded byMonique OsborneThis scholarship seeks to support mothers who are pursuing their degrees so they can overcome the obstacles they face and successfully balance their academic goals with their parenting responsibilities.Amount$1,600Deadline:Oct 16, 2024Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner113Dr. Jade Education Scholarship
Funded byThe Dr Jade Brand, LLCThis scholarship will help support African American women attending graduate school.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelGraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners114LGBTQIA+ in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Funded byAngela BrownThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of cybersecurity experts so they can overcome the obstacles they face.Amount$6,000Deadline:Jul 24, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners115Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship
Funded byFreddie L Brown Jr.This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Mae Rawls by supporting students pursuing an education at an HBCU who plan to make a positive impact on the world through their studies and future career goals.Amount$1,500Deadline:Sep 16, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners116Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award
Funded byMirna McAuliffeThis scholarship aims to support young women as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Mar 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner117Women in STEM and Community Service Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezThis scholarship seeks to empower women who are not only passionate about STEM but also dedicated to using their skills to serve and uplift their communities.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners118Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTammy OwensThis scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 8, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners119Elvira Alonso Soto Hispanic Women in Architecture Scholarship
Funded bySotoThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Elvira Alonso Soto by supporting Hispanic women who are following in her footsteps and studying architecture.Amount$10,075Deadline:Apr 27, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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