Humanities Scholarships

Find Humanities scholarships for students looking for funding in this field. Compare deadlines, award amounts, GPA requirements, eligibility rules, and application steps before applying.

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ANU of Philosophy Scholarship

Philosophy and Religious Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 38,154 AUD and a 08.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Philosophy and Religious Studies students

38,154 AUD

Award Amount

08.31.26

52 days left

Study in: Australia

08.31.26

52 days left

38,154 AUD

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduate

Study in: Australia

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Boren Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $8,000 – $25,000 and a 03.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$8,000 – $25,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

03.01.27

234 days left

Host: Not specified

03.01.27

234 days left

$8,000 – $25,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Education Humanities DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.0+

Host: Not specified

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Lady Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Australian Literature

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 45,000 AUD and a 12.18.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

45,000 AUD

Award Amount

12.18.26

161 days left

Study in: Australia

12.18.26

161 days left

45,000 AUD

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduate

Study in: Australia

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Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $31,000 and a 11.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$31,000

Award Amount

11.01.26

114 days left

Host: Not specified

11.01.26

114 days left

$31,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX

Host: Not specified

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Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 18,622 GBP and a 01.05.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

18,622 GBP

Award Amount

01.05.27

179 days left

Study in: United Kingdom

01.05.27

179 days left

18,622 GBP

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduate

Study in: United Kingdom

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History of Art Institutional Fellowships

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $30,000 and a 11.30.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services students

$30,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

11.30.26

143 days left

Host: Not specified

11.30.26

143 days left

$30,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduatePaid to schoolCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX

Host: Not specified

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ANU of Philosophy Scholarship 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, AUD Partial Funding, AUD $39,…… and a 08.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, AUD $39,…

Award Amount

Direct to student

08.31.26

52 days left

Study in: Australia

08.31.26

52 days left

Partial Funding, AUD $39,…

Award Amount

Direct to student

HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Australia

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Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships for Aspiring Artists

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $25,000 and a 01.15.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Engineering students

$25,000

Award Amount

01.15.27

189 days left

Host: Not specified

01.15.27

189 days left

$25,000

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+CAFLGAILLAMNNYOHPATX

Host: Not specified

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NWO Program | Vici 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Upto EUR… and a 09.08.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, Upto EUR…

Award Amount

09.08.26

60 days left

Study in: Netherlands

09.08.26

60 days left

Partial Funding, Upto EUR…

Award Amount

Humanities STEM MedicineFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions about humanities scholarships

Who can apply for humanities scholarships?

Humanities scholarships may support students studying history, literature, philosophy, languages, writing, religious studies, classics, cultural studies, ethics, or related fields. Some awards are tied to a specific major, while others welcome students whose coursework, research, service, or career goals involve human culture, communication, interpretation, or public understanding. Providers may consider essays, academic work, faculty recommendations, GPA, or financial need.

What should I emphasize in a humanities scholarship essay?

A strong humanities scholarship essay usually explains the questions, texts, histories, languages, or communities that matter to you. Instead of writing only that you enjoy reading or discussion, connect your interests to a project, course, research question, public service goal, or career path. Providers often want to see careful thinking, clear writing, intellectual curiosity, and a reason the award fits your direction.

Can humanities students find scholarships outside their major department?

Yes. Humanities students may qualify for scholarships connected to writing, languages, civic engagement, study abroad, teaching, public service, archives, journalism, museum work, law, or community leadership. Some awards care less about the exact major and more about the skills or goals behind it. Look beyond department pages and check local foundations, professional groups, and broad essay-based awards.