Due Date:  May 4, 2024     Award Amount: Not specified
 Applicants must be incoming college freshmen or current college students at an accredited institution, pursuing a degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field; Earning a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; Attending school in the Greater Houston area.    

Due Date:  May 010, 2024     Award Amount: $2,000
High School Senior in the Greater Houston area, graduated by June 2024; Academics (Unweighted GPA > 3.0, high school transcript through Fall semester 2023); Must be enrolled and attend courses at accredited institution of higher learning in the Fall 2024.

Due Date:  May 2, 2024     Award Amount: $10,000
You are eligible if you: Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident; Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing; Begin classes no later than September 30; Don’t have any federal judgment liens; Don’t have an existing service commitment; Aren’t overdue on a federal debt.    

Due Date:  May 2, 2024     Award Amount: Not specified
Graduating seniors planning to enter college in the summer or fall of 2024.    

Due Date:  May 4, 2024     Award Amount: $500, $1,000, $2,000
Must be a Graduating High School Senior, Current College Student (including Community College), or Current Graduate Student; Must be able to provide proof of enrollment for the Fall 2024 Semester if selected as a recipient; • Minimum 2.5 GPA; Must provide tangible verification of volunteer hours for two community service activities (e.g. Letter from organization or other documentation that indicates hours volunteered); Minimum 500-word essay    

Due Date: May 5, 2024     Award Amount: $1,000 - $15,000
The Contest is open to any participant who meets the following requirements: is a legal resident of (and is physically located or resides in) the United States;  is 14 years of age or older; and is enrolled in a high school or home school association at the high-school level during the 2023-2024 school year.     

Due Date:  May 2, 2024     Award Amount: $500
Applicants must:   Be attending college or university no later than October of 2024;  Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2024;  Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year; Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.

Due Date:  May 10, 2024     Award Amount: $2,500
The applicant must be planning on pursuing a major in education in one of the following
areas: Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or Dance Education. (Ex. Pre-med, pharmacy, physical therapy, and nursing majors do not qualify for this scholarship.) This scholarship is awarded by the Cypress-Fairbanks H.O.P.E. Association.  

Due Date:  May 10, 2024     Award Amount: $500
To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior entering a 2-year or 4-year college, a resident of CA, DE, MD, VA, IL, NJ, NY, TX, FL, PA or NC and have completed high school in your respective state.  Must have been heavily involved in community service throughout high school.  One letter of recommendation will be required of all applicants. The award is available to U.S. citizens only.    

Due Date: May 12, 2024     Award Amount: $1,500
This scholarship is for young women who have attained at least the honor of Silver Award Girl Scout, and who plan to or are currently pursuing a college major or minor in foreign language; 3.0 GPA.  

Due Date:  May 15, 2024     Award Amount: $2,500
To qualify for this non-renewing scholarship award, the student must meet the following criteria: College sophomore, junior or senior status (in 2024-2025); Have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology; Attend an accredited, four-year college or university within North America; Be majoring in a food science, chemical science, biological science, or related area; Achieved a 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA (or equivalent on another scale).  

Due Date:  May 17, 2024     Award Amount: $2,500
To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior entering a 2-year or 4-year college, a resident of CA, DE, MD, VA, IL, NJ, NY, TX, FL, PA or NC and have completed high school in your respective state; Must have been heavily involved in community service throughout high school; One letter of recommendation will be required of all applicants. The award is available to U.S. citizens only.    

Due Date:  May 17, 2024     Award Amount: $500 - $2,000
Applicants must be the son or daughter of a career or volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or Firefighter (active, formerly active, retired or deceased) who is interested in a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).  Eligible applicants must plan to attend a State approved EMT Basic certification program or increase their level of certification through an EMT Intermediate or Paramedic program.

Due Date: May 24, 2024     Award Amount: $1,150
First generation BIPOC women who are high school seniors or undergraduates with at least a 2.0 GPA may apply. African American and Latinx women will be given preference.  Essay required.  

Due Date:  May 24, 2024
Media Alliance of Houston is awarding scholarships to outstanding college juniors and seniors interested in a media career. The Houston Chapter of MAH will award several scholarships to college juniors or seniors studying to enter the media or a related field.  Students must have at least one full-time semester left of college.     Award Amount:
Up to $5,000

Due Date:  May 21, 2024     Award Amount: $1,000
Applicant must be a high school junior or senior or current college student.  A 1,000-word essay regarding the following topic is required: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.    

Due Date: May 24, 2024     Award Amount: Varies
Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the state of Texas;  Must enroll full-time in college and maintain a 2.5 college GPA (some scholarships require higher GPAs);  Must have taken either the SAT or the ACT; Must be graduating from high school during the current academic year.

Due Date:  May 24, 2024     Award Amount:  Up to $5,000 
In addition to your application, an essay, High School Transcript , and 30 second video explaining "Why You Are Choosing To Pursue a Career in Media" must be submitted via email: Options for Essay question (in 500 words or less): How does media play a role in your life? If you could design a game/talk show/podcast, what would your message be and why is this important to you?

Due Date:  May 27, 2024     Award Amount:  $500
To apply, you must be a United States citizen; A graduating senior from a public or private high school who has maintained an overall average GPA of 3.0; Demonstrated academic promise and continuous GPA improvement during high school.    

Due Date:  May 10, 2024     Award Amount: $18,450
Any high school junior or senior who is interested in going into a mental health field may apply for this scholarship if they’re devoted to creating a positive social change and progress in our schools.

 Due Date:  May 22, 2024     Award Amount: $80,000
As a merit-based program, the Cameron Impact Scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements: Maintain a minimum, cumulative, unweighted GPA of a 3.7/4.0 scale or equivalent in their high school studies;  Be a full citizen of the United States of America; Be in the high school graduating Class of 2025, planning to enroll in a full-time course of study towards a degree at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the full academic year following high school graduation; Show proven excellence in extracurricular activities, be motivated leaders with a strong work ethic, demonstrate active participation in community service and/or civic-minded arenas. 

Due Date:  May 31, 2024     Award Amount:  $1,000
To qualify for the Healthy Communities Scholarship, an applicant must currently be enrolled in a course of study at any accredited community or junior college or an undergraduate or graduate degree program anywhere in the United States. High school graduates or GED holders who are about to start college-level studies are also eligible. Candidates must be in good academic standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  Eligible candidates must also demonstrate their strong commitment to helping others and describe personal examples of a time they have encouraged sustainable and local health initiatives in their community.
 

Due Date:  May 31, 2024     Award Amount: $1,000
Students aged 17 years or older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education. Applicants may be full- or part-time students and attend a campus-based or online program.
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.    

Due Date: May 31, 2024      Award Amount: $1,500-$3,000
Any Black or Latina female high school student who has been accepted to a two or four-year college or an arts institute may apply for this scholarship if they’re pursuing the arts and are in need of financial assistance.  Essay required.   

Due Date:  May 31, 2024     Award Amount: $500
Male high school seniors in Texas are eligible to apply if they have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and come from a low-income background. Preference will be given to students who are pursuing careers in the tech, media or arts fields.