Deadline in May 2027 Scholarships

Full-time undergraduate students enrolled at a COSMA-accredited sport management program with at least a 3.5 GPA may apply for the COSMA Student Scholarship. This one-time award provides up to $1,500 toward tuition, fees, or supplies, and the number of recipients varies each year. Applicants submit a 500-word statement on the impact they plan to have on sport management, including career aspirations and how the scholarship will support that goal. The award recognizes students dedicated to improving sport management education.

Idaho high school seniors with a strong record of advancing human rights may apply for up to three merit-based scholarships of $2,500 each. Preference goes to LGBTQ+ and BIPOC applicants with financial need. Funds may support college, trade school, or a gap year. Prepare an application highlighting your human rights work and submit by May 1. The Eve Devitt Fund recognizes young Idaho leaders working to advance human rights in their communities.

Bold.org exclusive memorial award for mechanically inclined New York high school students, graduates, or current HVAC program students with at least a 2.0 high school GPA who will attend trade school or a college HVAC program. One $1,500 winner. 400–600 word essay on HVAC interest, obstacles overcome, and work performance; teacher recommendation required. Deadline Apr 30, 2027.

Bold.org exclusive award for male African-American first-generation high school students planning to attend an HBCU. One $630 winner. Requires a 400–600 word essay on using education to enhance the African-American community and listing HBCU applications or commitments. Apply on Bold.org; deadline Apr 30, 2027; winners announced Jun 1, 2027.

Unigo's All About Education Scholarship awards $3,000 to one U.S. legal resident age 14 or older who is enrolled or will enroll in an accredited postsecondary program. Applicants explain in 250 words or fewer how a $3,000 scholarship would make a difference in their life. Entries are judged on writing quality and creativity. The prize is paid to the winner's accredited institution.

Scholarships360 exclusive $1,000 scholarship funded by Maria Geiger for mothers age 35 or older who want to begin or resume earning a technical or college degree. Applicants write an essay through Scholarships360 about their journey; selection weighs essay quality, academics, financial need, and platform activity. Open to U.S. students currently in college. One winner chosen near Mother's Day; apply by May 9, 2027 at 11:59 PM EST. Funds sent to the winner's institution.

Ohio residents ages 16 to 24 who are children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served during a declared war or conflict may receive tuition assistance while enrolled full-time in an eligible Ohio associate or bachelor's program. Students at Ohio public institutions receive funding for 77% of tuition and general fees. Students at private institutions receive an annual award amount set each year by the War Orphans board. The number of recipients varies. Prior recipients must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Apply through the Ohio Department of Higher Education by the May 15 deadline.

Bold.org exclusive memorial award for military veterans, military spouses, or children of veterans affected by military-related PTSD. One $1,000 winner above the high school level. Applicants write a 400–600 word essay on lessons from service-related PTSD and plans to help other veterans; AI-generated submissions are screened. Apply on Bold.org; deadline May 14, 2027; winners announced Jun 15, 2027.

LGBTQ+ student leaders age 24 or younger who graduated high school or earned a GED in the D.C. Metro area and are starting their first semester of post-secondary education may apply. SMYAL awards one $5,000 scholarship through Sophie's Live Out Loud Award, named for advocate Sophie Magerl. Winners are featured publicly by the organization. Write a personal essay up to 1,500 words on your journey as an LGBTQ+ leader, obtain two letters of support, and submit a list of programs you have applied to along with any acceptance letters received.

U.S. residents age 13 or older who are enrolled (or enrolling no later than fall 2032) in an accredited postsecondary institution may apply for Unigo's Fifth Month Scholarship. The award is $1,500. One winner is notified by email or phone. Submit a 250-word online essay answering: "May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original."