College Students: scholarships due in May 2027

3 scholarships open to college students with deadlines in May 2027. The earliest deadline is May 1, 2027 (Jon H. Poteat Scholarship) and the latest is May 30, 2027. The largest award listed is $1,500 from Unigo. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Some are limited to residents of KY. Sponsors include Kentucky Board of Nursing, National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), Unigo. Always confirm on the official site.

198 days left

Jon H. Poteat Scholarship

$1,000 (275 awards) · National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) · High school or college CTE student (NTHS member)

Active NTHS members (high school or post-secondary career and technical education students). One application per cycle.

Open Sep 1 – May 1; apply in the NTHS Member Portal.
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
198 days left

Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF)

Varies · Kentucky Board of Nursing · College

Kentucky nursing students; application window Jan 1–May 1, 2027 for the 2027-28 academic year.

Nursing & HealthHealthKY
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 14, 2026
227 days left

Fifth Month Scholarship

$1,500 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many college Students: scholarships due in May 2027 are open right now?

3 as of Oct 15, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for college Students: scholarships due in May 2027?

Jon H. Poteat Scholarship closes on May 1, 2027. The last one listed here closes on May 30, 2027.

What are the biggest college Students: scholarships due in May 2027?

Fifth Month Scholarship ($1,500); Jon H. Poteat Scholarship ($1,000 (275 awards)); Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF) (Varies).