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Scholarships closing in May 2027

Every opportunity below has a confirmed closing date in May 2027 recorded against an official source. Deadlines change, so each record shows when it was last checked and links to the provider page you should confirm against before applying.

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Scholarship · 2027-28

UAB National Merit Finalist Scholarship 2027-28

University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB National Merit Finalist Scholarship 2027-28 is a current 2027-28 undergraduate scholarship with published eligibility, funding and application requirements from the official university source.

United StatesUndergraduateMay 1, 2027
Checked Sep 8, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Fall 2027

Duke Kunshan Master of Environmental Policy Merit Scholarships — 2027

Duke Kunshan University

Duke Kunshan University automatically considers every applicant to the 2027 Master of Environmental Policy programme for merit scholarships. The programme publishes five application rounds from August 2026 through May 2027, with priority scholarship consideration through 15 January 2027.

ChinaMaster’sMay 31, 2027
Checked Aug 14, 2026Official source
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Grant · PAR-25-197 Grants.gov cycle

NIH R25 Research Education Program

Department of Health and Human Services / Defense Health Agency

NIH R25 Research Education Program — official Grants.gov funding opportunity with application evidence captured.

United StatesMaster’s, ProfessionalMay 28, 2027
Checked Aug 1, 2026Official source

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No upcoming cycle has been confirmed yet. Records move here as soon as a provider announces the next round.

Funding

What the funding actually covers

Funding levels vary across this month's closing awards. Check the funding components on each record: an award described as full may cover tuition only, while a partial award with a stipend can be worth more in a high-cost destination.

Eligibility

Eligibility patterns to check first

  • Nationality restrictions are the most common reason an otherwise strong application is rejected.
  • Awards requiring an admission offer need that offer secured before this deadline, not after.
  • Reference letters typically need two to three weeks' notice.
  • Language test results can take up to two weeks to be issued and reported.
Deadlines

How the deadlines work

Deadlines shown are the provider's stated closing dates. Time zones and closing times differ between providers, so treat the working day before the stated date as your real limit. Where an award sets country-specific dates, the record says so rather than showing a single date.

Applying

Application advice for this search

  1. Confirm the closing time and time zone on the official source, not only the date.

  2. Submit at least 48 hours early to absorb portal failures and document conversion problems.

  3. Check whether an admission offer is a prerequisite before starting.

  4. Save your submission receipt and confirmation email.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Are these May 2027 deadlines confirmed?

Each record shows the date recorded from the official source and the date it was last checked. Providers do change deadlines, so confirm on the official page before you submit. Where a deadline has not been announced, the record says so instead of showing a placeholder date.

What happens if I miss a deadline?

Most providers do not accept late applications. Where a programme runs annually, the programme page tracks the next expected cycle so you can prepare in advance rather than waiting for an announcement.

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