May Scholarships

Scholarship: CAALE’s Pinos Nuevos Scholarship 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MAY 1, 2026

Description: The CAALE Pinos Nuevos Scholarship awards one graduating high school senior with $10,000 towards any college related costs. Awards are based on the applicant’s academic performance, leadership qualities, and ability to meet the requirements. Appliccation available at: CAALE Scholarship  

Scholarship: Energizing Young Voters Scholarship 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MAY 1, 2026

Description:  The ideal applicant should be a high school senior passionate about the importance of taking part in our democracy. They should be engaged in community and academic efforts to advocate the importance of voting to their generation as well as to friends and families of all generations. This year there will be nine awards of $1500, with one exception.  The exception is that if a group of students chooses to present the module called “Voting Simulation,” winners will be awarded a $5000 scholarship to share. Application available at: Energizing Young Voters Scholarship Table of Contents 2026

Scholarship: Marine Trades Association of New Jersey 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MAY.1, 2026

Description: The Marine Trades Association of NJ (MTA/NJ) Foundation has announced the availability of two Boating Industry Scholarships that will be open to any student seeking a career in the recreational boating industry in New Jersey. In addition, the Automotive Training Center scholarship will provide half tuition to a student enrolling in the Marine Service Technology program. These scholarships are funded through the MTA/NJ Foundation, a 501(c)(3).  Application available at:  Marine Trades Association of NJ  

Scholarship: The Donald and Itasker Thornton Memorial Scholarship

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MAY 7 , 2026

Description: The Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of annually providing one-year eduational scholarship(s) to deserving young females of color. The scholarship(s) shall be used to contribute to the student's first year college tuition and/or books depending upon the amount of funds available to the Foundation for that fiscal year.  Application available at: Thornton Sisters Scholarship Application 

Scholarship: New Jersey State Elks Association Vocational Scholarship

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MAY 12, 2026

Description: The winners of the New Jersey Elks Vocational Scholarship Competition will each receive a one-time $1000.00 award. There will be two (one male – one female) $1000.00 Vocational Scholarships awarded in each of the twelve Elks’ Districts in New Jersey for a total of $24,000.00 in Scholarship Awards. Application available at: NJ Elks Application  

Scholarship: Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of New Jersey

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MAY 15, 2026

Description: In all cases, candidates must be full-time or part-time students who will attend accredited institutions intending to pursue a building/construction-related degree or certification.  Construction-related is defined as general construction (i.e., carpenter, plumber, electrician, or any other trade related to the building/remodeling industry) or degree programs including, but not limited to: Drafting and Design, Construction Technology, Mechanical Contracting, HVAC Technology, Real Estate, Electrical Engineering, Architectural  Design, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Environmental Technology, Land Use Management, Construction and Business Management, and Landscape Architecture. Application available at: METRO  

Scholarship: The Pat Sempier Foundation 2026 Scholarship

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MAY 15, 2026

Description: The Pat Sempier Foundation was created to honor the legacy of Pat Sempier, a man whose love for football and passion for coaching helped hundreds of football players achieve success both on and off the field. The Foundation will award a scholarship to a high school senior football kicker that will be attending college. Application available at: Pat Sempier Scholarship