Humanities Scholarships

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IEG Fellowship Program 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, EUR 1,35… and a 08.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, EUR 1,35…

Award Amount

08.15.26

36 days left

Study in: Germany

08.15.26

36 days left

Partial Funding, EUR 1,35…

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Germany

Verified

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JMS Trust Scholarships 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Up to Rs… and a 07.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, Up to Rs…

Award Amount

Direct to student

07.31.26

21 days left

Study in: India

07.31.26

21 days left

Partial Funding, Up to Rs…

Award Amount

Direct to student

Arts Humanities STEMFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityInternational StudentsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: India

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T. T. , Jr. Endowed Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $250 – $600 and a 12.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$250 – $600

Award Amount

12.31.26

174 days left

Study in: United States

12.31.26

174 days left

$250 – $600

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+FLWA

Study in: United States

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Jerome L. “Rise” Creative Writing Scholarship

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 07.14.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students

$1,500

Award Amount

07.14.26

4 days left

Study in: United States

07.14.26

4 days left

$1,500

Award Amount

Arts Education HumanitiesAfrican AmericanNative AmericanHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 3.5+

Study in: United States

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Thurston Child, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Communication and Journalism students

$500

Award Amount

07.15.26

5 days left

Study in: United States

07.15.26

5 days left

$500

Award Amount

Arts Humanities STEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+FL

Study in: United States

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Murphy Memorial Scholarship

Liberal Arts / General Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Liberal Arts / General Studies students

$500

Award Amount

07.15.26

5 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

07.15.26

5 days left

$500

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeFL

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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L. Levin Memorial Quasi-Endowed Scholarship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$500

Award Amount

07.15.26

5 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

07.15.26

5 days left

$500

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeFL

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Dr. Otis L. Memorial History Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 12.19.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$500

Award Amount

12.19.26

162 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

12.19.26

162 days left

$500

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+IL

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Kriege Award

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 12.19.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$500

Award Amount

Paid to school

12.19.26

162 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

12.19.26

162 days left

$500

Award Amount

Paid to school

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+IL

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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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.