Humanities Scholarships

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C.J. Sanders Grad Award in English, History and Mathematics at University 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 2,93… and a 10.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 2,93…

Award Amount

10.15.26

40 days left

Study in: Canada
HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Jaycees Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $4,000 and a 09.09.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

award worth $4,000

Award Amount

09.09.26

4 days left

Host: Not specified
HumanitiesCommunityQuick ApplyWomenAfrican AmericanDisabilityHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.0+IN
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DAAD Studies Research Grant 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, USD 2,00… and a 11.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, USD 2,00…

Award Amount

Direct to student

11.01.26

57 days left

Host: Not specified
HumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Tom Miller Scholarship in History at University 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 2,57… and a 10.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 2,57…

Award Amount

10.15.26

40 days left

Study in: Canada
HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Postdoctoral Award at the European University Institute (Florence, Italy)

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $3,159 and a 09.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

award worth $3,159

Award Amount

09.15.26

10 days left

Host: Not specified
HumanitiesSTEMLawQuick ApplyWomenAfrican AmericanDisabilityInternational StudentsHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+
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and Elynore Strait Social Sciences Endowment Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 10.06.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,000

Award Amount

10.06.26

31 days left

Study in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate
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Of American Broadcasting Foundation Award

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $3,000 and a 10.16.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

award worth $3,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

10.16.26

41 days left

Host: Not specified
EducationHumanitiesQuick ApplyWomenAfrican AmericanDisabilityHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+
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History Essay Contest

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $4,000 and a 01.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$4,000

Award Amount

01.31.27

148 days left

Study in: United States
HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATXTexas
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Scholarship in Literature

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,000

Award Amount

03.02.27

178 days left

Study in: United States
EducationHumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCA

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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.

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