[Page 2] The 120 Best Scholarships for Graduate Students in May 2026
Updated: May 18, 2026
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Grad school is demanding — between research, classes, and life, finding funding isn’t easy. That’s why Bold.org ranks the top scholarships for grad students, organized by amount, effort, deadline, and eligibility.
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Funded byShaun EndersThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost a parent(s) to violence, drugs, or alcohol so they can better their lives and heal through meditation.Amount$7,500Deadline:May 29, 20266 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes31Jeffrey J. Douglas First Amendment Scholarship
Funded byFree Speech CoalitionThis scholarship seeks to honor the work of Jeffrey J. Douglas by supporting students who share his interest in First Amendment law.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 30, 20267 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes32Sharra Rainbolt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShred Cancer AssociationThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been personally impacted by cancer so they can continue working toward their dreams.Amount$25,000Deadline:May 30, 20267 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes33Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. Christian Values Scholarship
Funded byFamily and Friends of Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr.This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. by supporting students who share his strong sense of faith.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 30, 20267 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34Anderson Women's Rugby Scholarship
Funded byHeather AndersonThis scholarship aims to help women’s rugby players pay for college so they can afford the costs of higher education.Amount$25,000Deadline:May 30, 20267 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes35Matthew J. Kauffman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKauffman FamilyThis scholarship will support a healthcare major in Ohio.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 30, 20267 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes36Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes37Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes38Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes39Online Education No Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes40ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes41James R. Schaaf Civil Engineering Scholarship
Funded byFloodplain Management AssociationThis scholarship aims to support undergraduate and graduate students who are focusing on water resources to help communities that have been impacted by floods.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes42WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and maximizing their potential!Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes43David Ford / HDR College Scholarship
Funded byFloodplain Management AssociationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of David Ford by supporting students who share his passion for water resources.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes44$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.Amount$25,000Deadline:May 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes45Wagner and Young Scholarship Opportunity
Funded byWagner and YoungThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the challenges they have faced in life and create the futures of their dreams.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 1, 20269 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes46Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students
Funded byLive it UpThis scholarship seeks to lower the financial burden of college in order to encourage and empower nursing students to make a difference not only in healthcare institutions, but also within their local communities.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jun 1, 20269 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes47Margot Pickering Aspiring Attorney Scholarship
Funded byMargot Marie Pickering Bogner Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship will support passionate students currently in law school, or planning to attend law school.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 1, 20269 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes48SCFU Scholarship for HBCU Business Students
Funded byThe Social Change Fund UnitedThis scholarship seeks to support Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) pursuing business-related degrees.Amount$40,000Deadline:Jun 1, 20269 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes49Women in Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byLive it UpThis scholarship aims to support and empower female students pursuing degrees in healthcare so they can afford to complete their education and shape the future of healthcare.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jun 1, 20269 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes50Lily Tantillo Scholarship
Funded byTantilloThis scholarship seeks to honor Lily Tantillo’s legacy of light by uplifting and supporting students who carry forward her dedication, courage, and heart for justice.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 5, 202613 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes51Bio-Rad Michigan Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 6, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes52Marilynn Walker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatlockThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Marilynn Walker by supporting women who are pursuing business or international business.Amount$5,500Deadline:Jun 8, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes53James B. McCleary Music Scholarship
Funded byJames McClearyThis scholarship aims to support students who are majoring in music so they have the motivation necessary to thrive.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, Graduate54Dinakara Rao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDinesh PuppalaThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dinakara Rao by supporting students who share his relentless drive to succeed in a complex world that often favors those with established privilege.Amount$832Deadline:Jun 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes55Cheryl Johnson-Watts Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohnsonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl Johnson-Watts by supporting students who plan to pursue higher education and build a better future in education roles.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 11, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56Raymond W. Walsh Video Production Scholarship
Funded byMetro ProductionsThis scholarship seeks to commemorate the legacy of Raymond W. Walsh by supporting students who are pursuing careers in media.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 11, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes57New Light: Illuminating Your Future Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support students who have left the Jehovah’s Witness faith and are seeking higher education as they carve their own path ahead in this world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 15, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes58Natalie Joy Poremski Scholarship
Funded byAnthony PoremskiThis scholarship aims to honor the short life of Natalie Joy Poremski by supporting students pursuing careers in law, medicine, or political science.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes59Melendez for Nurses Scholarship
Funded byAlexandra Vazquez MelendezThis scholarship seeks to support students who are devoted to their studies while taking the time to care for members of their families.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 17, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes60