Weekend Scholarship Watch - May 30
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Amount: $3,000 (5 awards).
Eligibility: Full-time students (at least 16 years old) attending an accredited U.S. college or university for Fall 2026. Legal U.S. resident. Must exhibit commitment to inclusion and strengthening community.
Requirements: A 500-800 word essay on how you have exhibited a commitment to inclusion and strengthening your community through work, service, or extracurricular activities, and how your education will continue this commitment.
Deadline: May 31, 2026.
Amount: $1,000 (1 award).
Eligibility: High school juniors (graduating Class of 2027) who are proactive about broadening their horizons.
Requirements: Short answer response about one thing done in the past year to broaden horizons; quality of response and quantity of other scholarships applied for on the platform will be considered.
Deadline: May 31, 2026.
Amount: $1,000 (1 award).
Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S. graduating class of 2026.
Requirements: Essay on how the scholarship will help you and your goals in college.
Deadline: May 31, 2026.
Amount: $4,000.
Eligibility: Students wishing to pursue careers in moving image archiving. Minimum GPA 3.0. Open to U.S., Canadian, and other international citizens.
Requirements: Separate application form and unique essay for each scholarship, but one set of supporting documents (references, transcripts).
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Amount: $2,000 (3 awards) $5,000 (1 award).
Eligibility: Must be a US citizen with a 3.0+ GPA, pursuing a technology-based career. Open to High School Seniors (graduating Spring 2026 and enrolling full-time for 2026-2027) or current College Undergraduates (continuing Fall 2026).
Requirements: Completed application. Includes two recommendation letters, and a 500-word minimum essay on academic/professional goals.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.
Amount: $15,300 (5 winners, $3,060 each).
Eligibility: BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduate, or graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are actively involved in golf.
Requirements: Thoughtful responses to essay questions related to golf and your college goals (maximum 200 words per question). Optional letter of recommendation for additional consideration.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.
Amount: $3,000 (1 winner).
Eligibility: Female-identifying high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident pursuing healthcare.
Requirements: Essay on why you've decided to pursue healthcare and how you hope to make a difference as a woman in the field.
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Amount: up to $6,000.
Eligibility: Students of all ages affected by a traumatic medical event. Must be a Texas resident, a high school graduate or GED recipient. Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited U.S. college, university, or vocational school. Part-time and full-time students may apply. Requires a 2.7 minimum GPA.
Requirements: Two letters of recommendation. Transcripts from college, university, or vocational school (if applicable).
Deadline: June 5, 2026.
Amount: Up to $1,000 in cash awards.
Eligibility: Students ages 11-18 worldwide (Junior or Senior Division). Can participate individually or in groups.
Requirements: Submission in visual art, poetry, creative writing, film, performing arts, or interactive/multimedia exploring "Your Story, Our Ocean" theme. Adult Sponsor contact information required.
Deadline: June 8, 2026.
Amount: $2,000 (2 winners, $1,000 each).
Eligibility: Filipino-American high school seniors graduating in 2026 with at least a 3.0 GPA. Must share values and connection to heritage, and demonstrate diligence, determination, and a drive to contribute positively to communities.
Requirements: Essay (400-600 words) describing the most significant challenge faced and overcome, and how Filipino-American identity influenced life purpose.
Deadline: June 10, 2026.
