We list 1 verified scholarships for Black students with May deadlines. Awards range from $45,000, and the largest is the Earl Warren Scholarship from NAACP Legal Defense Fund at $45,000 total ($15,000 per year for three years). None of these currently have a fixed open deadline; each runs on a recurring annual cycle.
None of these imposes a formal race requirement, though 1 is run by organisations whose stated mission is serving Black students. No listing in this group publishes a GPA minimum. 1 is renewable for more than one year.
Every listing below links to the sponsor's official page and shows the date we last checked it. We do not take a cut of any award and we never charge students.
Compare these scholarships
| Scholarship | Sponsor | Award | Deadline | Min GPA | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Warren Scholarship | NAACP Legal Defense Fund | $45,000 total ($15,000 per year for three years) | Annually, May 1 | None stated | Minority-focused · National |
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Frequently asked questions
What scholarships for Black students with May deadlines are available right now?
We list 1 verified scholarships for Black students with May deadlines. None currently has a fixed open deadline. Each runs on a recurring annual cycle, and every listing below records the month its cycle usually closes plus what the sponsor has said about the next round.
Are these scholarships for Black students with May deadlines only for Black students?
Not formally. None of these 1 listings imposes a race requirement in its published criteria, but 1 are run by organisations whose stated mission is serving Black or minority students, so Black applicants are squarely who they exist for. The distinction matters because it determines whether you are eligible on paper, and we label every listing accordingly.
What is the largest of these scholarships for Black students with May deadlines?
The largest is the Earl Warren Scholarship from NAACP Legal Defense Fund at $45,000 total ($15,000 per year for three years). It is renewable, so the figure reflects support across more than one year. Its deadline is Annually, May 1.
How do you check that these listings are accurate?
Every listing is read off the sponsor's own page before it goes live, and each one records the date it was last checked plus a note saying what was confirmed. Anything a sponsor does not publish, such as an award amount or a GPA floor, is left blank rather than guessed. Listings we cannot verify are held back rather than published.
When should I start a May scholarship application?
Give yourself at least four weeks before a May deadline. Recommendation letters are the usual bottleneck, because teachers and counsellors need two to three weeks' notice and are handling many requests at once. Transcripts can take a week to be issued. Essays benefit from being written, left alone for several days, then edited with fresh eyes.