The Nuts.com Healthy Eating Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to healthy lifestyles.

Award: Up to $1,500

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: https://nuts.com/scholarship

Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund Scholarships

Scholarships are open to students who will be undergraduate or graduate students studying Business by the Fall of 2016. Multiple scholarships are available with different requirements. Check the scholarship website for more details.

Award: Up to $10,000

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: https://www.sbmef.org/Site/Scholarships.cfm

NCCF Survivor Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to students who are 18-35 and are cancer survivors or current patients. An exception will be made if you are 17 years of age and entering college in the fall of 2016.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: http://collegiatecancer.org/scholarships/

Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit a 100-200 word introduction and short essay on their future goals.

Award: $500

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: http://www.sexner.com/personal-injury/scholarship/

Mission Creek Orthodontics Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students who will be attending a college or university no later than December of 2016. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a toy.

Award: $500 

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: http://www.missioncreekortho.com/orthodontists.php

Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship

Scholarship is open to junior and senior college students who are studying ceramics/material science and engineering.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: http://ceramics.org/?awards=lewis-c-hoffman-scholarship

Legacy Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to students who are 18-35 and have lost a parent or guardian to cancer. An exception will be made if you are 17 years of age and entering college in the fall of 2016.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: http://collegiatecancer.org/scholarships/

Junk Car Medics Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students attending a college or university on a full-time basis no later than January of 2017. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to recycling.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: https://www.junkcarmedics.com/about-us/scholarship/

Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest

Contest is open to students world-wide who are enrolled in high school, college/university, or graduate school. Student must submit an essay on the theme, “Emma at 200.”

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: http://www.jasna.org/essaycontest/index.html

Get Girls Golfing Scholarship

Scholarship is open to female high school seniors who will enroll in college in Fall 2016. Applicant must have played high school golf and intends to play on a college golf team.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: http://www.mygolfinstructor.com/scholarship/

Application Careers $500 Scholarship Contest

Scholarship is open to students enrolled at the undergraduate level in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to their ideal career.

Award: $500

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: http://www.application.careers/scholarship

American Indian Services Scholarship

Applicant must be one-quarter (1/4) Northern-Native American Indian and enrolled in a university, junior college, or technical school.

Award: Varies

Deadline: May 15, 2016

More info: http://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships.html

Illuminating Ideas Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay that discusses three ways their school is currently wasting or misusing energy.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 12, 2016

More info: http://www.westwayelectricsupply.com/scholarship

Pledge Your Collegiance Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors heading to college in the fall. Applicant must announce their college decision on Instagram.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: May 9, 2016

More info: https://collegiance.wcm.collegeboard.org/

Los Hermanos de Stanford Scholarship

Scholarship is open to Latino/Latina students who are graduating from high school with plans to attend any two-year or four-year institution of higher education.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: May 8, 2016

More info: http://web.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/cgi-bin/HermanosWordpress2012/wordpress/?page_id=475

High School Senior Scholarship Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who intend to attend college. Applicant must submit an essay on self-responsibility.

Award: Up to $3,000

Deadline: May 4, 2016

More info: http://www.directtextbook.com/scholarship.php

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current high school seniors, and college freshman, sophomores and juniors (ages 27 and younger) who demonstrate an active commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS and taking on roles of public service and leadership.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: May 2, 2016

More info: http://www.aidsmemorial.org/uncategorized/scholarship-instructions

Demas Law Group Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an application, a short introduction and a personal essay.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 2, 2016

More info: http://www.injury-attorneys.com/scholarship/

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who have an intent on pursing a career in the actuarial profession. Applicant must also have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, or Pacific Islander.

Award: Up to $4,000

Deadline: May 2, 2016

More info: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtm

Kerri Castellini Women’s Leadership Scholarship

Scholarship is open to female and female-identifying students who are (or will be during the upcoming fall term) pursuing a post-secondary education. Applicant must exhibit strong leadership skills.

Award: $500

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://trustandestateslawyers.com/scholarship/

Kaplun Marx Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current or aspiring college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a law that could make the USA a safer place.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://www.kaplunmarx.com/the-kaplunmarx-attorneys-at-law-college-student-scholarship/

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors or college freshman who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, full-time at a four-year college or university. Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, financial need, and a commitment to public service.

Award: $2,000 per year for four years

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://www.naacpldf.org/herbert-lehman-education-fund-scholarship

The Arizona Community Foundation

The Arizona Community Foundation allows high school seniors and current college students throughout Arizona to apply for more than 90 scholarship awards online with one general application.

High school seniors, current college students, or graduate level students attending schools anywhere in the U.S. can apply. The general application process begins in January each year and students are advised to apply early to qualify for the most awards. Some award deadlines begin in February and some deadlines are as late as May. Scholarships are available for two-year and four-year colleges and universities as well as technical and vocational schools.

More info and application here: https://www.azfoundation.org/Scholarships/ScholarshipOpportunities.aspx

QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program

The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program gives outstanding low-income high school juniors an early advantage in college admissions.

College Prep Scholars are uniquely prepared to gain admission and full scholarships to top-tier colleges through QuestBridge. The majority are also selected as Finalists for the National College Match.  Being selected as a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that celebrates your achievements and gives you an early start in applying to college.

More info here: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars

The QuestBridge National College Match

The QuestBridge National College Match is a college and scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation's most selective colleges.

College Match Scholarships, which are provided by participating colleges, cover the full cost of tuition, room, and board, are loan-free, and require no parental contribution.

If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply. QuestBridge's college partners are committed to making college affordable for all students — regardless of financial background — and offer generous financial aid packages that cover 100% of demonstrated financial need.

Award: full 4 year scholarships

More info: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match

The Western Union Foundation Family Scholarship Program

The Family Scholarship Program provides two members of an immigrant family, currently living in the United States, with a scholarship to support their education. Scholarships may be used for college tuition, language acquisition classes, technical training and GED classes. Two family members must submit one application jointly for the program, and they can request up to $5,000 in scholarship funds per family. The Family Scholarship Program is helping immigrant/migrant fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, and brothers and sisters move up the economic development ladder through education.

Scholarship recipients are determined in a selection process independently managed by IIE. All scholarship awards will be paid directly to the educational providers, and no payments will be made directly to individuals.

Award: $5000

Deadline: May 25, 2016

More info: http://foundation.westernunion.com/education_programs.html

Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students with a minimum 40db bilateral hearing loss, as evidenced on audiogram by an SRT of 40db or greater in both ears. Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree on a full-time basis at a college or university in the United States.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://sertoma.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

H&P Veterans Helping Veterans Scholarships

Scholarship is open to veterans of the armed forces.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info:  https://www.hillandponton.com/veterans-scholarship/

Elk River College Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduates and graduates majoring in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, and other related fields.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://elkrivertreatment.com/contact-us/college-scholarships-in-psychology

Edward Tayter Outstanding Citizen Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students currently or planning to enroll by Fall 2016 into an accredited post-secondary program. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and possess a proven commitment to citizenry.

Award: $500

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://mdcriminalattorney.net/scholarship.html

DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited four-year undergraduate institution located in the United States. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or maintain legal residency in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA. Student must submit an essay on how their cultural heritage will shape their vocational aspirations.

Award: $500

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: https://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship

Community Involvement Scholarship 2016

Scholarship is open to students entering their first year of college at the beginning of the Fall 2016 term. Applicant must be deeply involved in the community that surrounds them through direct involvement, meaningful commitment and generosity of their time and efforts.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://www.indianapilaw.com/hs-community-award/

April Cockerham Dream Act Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current college students in good academic standing who have an interest in making a difference in the lives of immigrants and other non-native individuals living in the United States.

Award: $500

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://thevisafirm.com/scholarship/

Angela Dipietro Women in Business Scholarship

Scholarship is open to female students pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited U.S. institutions. Candidates must possess an interest in business or entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences.

Award: $500

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://marylandcriminallaws.com/scholarship.html

American Floral Endowment Scholarship Programs

Scholarships are open to students who will be pursuing a career that is in a field related to floriculture or horticulture. Applicant must also be a citizen or resident of the United States or Canada, or be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada.

Award: Up to $4,000

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://endowment.org/scholarships/

AH&LEF Scholarships

Scholarships is open to incoming freshman through graduate students who are enrolled in a hospitality management degree program. Multiple scholarships available.

Award: Up to $6,000

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: https://www.ahlef.org/Scholarships/Academic_Scholarships/

ADT Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on bettering their community.

Award: $500

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://www.choosehomesecurity.com/scholarships

2016 Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students and graduating high school seniors who are pursuing journalism as a career. Applicant must demonstrate journalistic ability, financial need, commitment to the field of journalism and/or sensitivity to Asian American/Pacific Islander issues.

Award: Up to $2,000

Deadline: May 1, 2016

More info: http://www.aaja.org/2016-mary-quon-moy-ing/

Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarship programs are open to high school seniors with Type 1 diabetes seeking a higher education at an accredited four-year university, college, technical or trade school.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: April 15, 2016

More info: http://diabetesscholars.org/college-scholarship/

Criminal Defense Incorporated Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must be currently studying law or planning to apply to law school after earning their undergraduate degree.

Award: $500

Deadline: April 15, 2016

More info: http://criminaldefenseinc.com/scholarship/

Contact Lens & Glasses Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors enrolled full-time in a college in the United States. Applicant does not need to wear contact lenses or glasses to apply. Applicant must answer one of three given prompts related to vision and glasses/contacts.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: April 15, 2016

More info: http://www.replacemycontacts.com/topics/6276/1000-scholarship-essay-contest.mvc

College Scholarship Contest

Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to water conservation.

Award: Up to $1,500

Deadline: April 15, 2016

More info: http://www.pelicanwater.com/scholarship.php

College JumpStart Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students in 10th through 12th grades, college students, and non-traditional students. Applicant must submit a short essay.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: April 15, 2016

More info: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest

Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are current students and will be enrolling in post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must submit a video that is under three minutes on one of several given topics.

Award: $500

Deadline: April 15, 2016

More info: http://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-pony-parts-scholarship-video-contest

Buildium’s Women in Technology Scholarship

Scholarship is open to college or university students in good standing at an accredited public or private U.S. university. Applicant must be enrolled in a Product Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Engineering, or Computer Science degree program (undergraduate or graduate).

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: April 15, 2016

More info: https://www.buildium.com/women-in-technology-scholarship/

Build U. Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a Product Design, Interaction Design, UX Design, Engineering, or Computer Science degree program. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to concept of ownership.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: April 15, 2016

More info: https://www.buildium.com/buildiums-build-u-scholarship/