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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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

161 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

12.19.26

161 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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Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 12.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$500

Award Amount

12.31.26

173 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

12.31.26

173 days left

$500

Award Amount

Humanities STEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+KS

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Mu Gamma Sister Eloise-Therese Scholarship

Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 02.15.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students

$500

Award Amount

02.15.27

219 days left

Study in: Spain

02.15.27

219 days left

$500

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity College

Study in: Spain

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James Fonseca Scholarship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 02.15.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$500

Award Amount

02.15.27

219 days left

Host: Not specified

02.15.27

219 days left

$500

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity College

Host: Not specified

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Lars Memorial Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 03.09.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$500

Award Amount

03.09.27

241 days left

Eligible: Germany Host: Not specified

03.09.27

241 days left

$500

Award Amount

Arts Humanities MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+WA

Eligible: Germany Host: Not specified

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Sandra Ochoa-Buenrostro Memorial Scholarship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 03.09.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$500

Award Amount

03.09.27

241 days left

Host: Not specified

03.09.27

241 days left

$500

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeWA

Host: Not specified

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Angela Engelson Memorial Scholarship for Women Artists

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 07.22.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

07.22.26

11 days left

Host: Not specified

07.22.26

11 days left

$1,000

Award Amount

Arts Education Humanities STEMFew RequirementsWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanFirst-GenerationHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+AZMDRI

Host: Not specified

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Des Moines Women's Club Literature Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 01.30.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,000

Award Amount

01.30.27

203 days left

Host: Not specified

01.30.27

203 days left

$2,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILIAMNNYOHPATX

Host: Not specified

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The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 01.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,000

Award Amount

01.31.27

204 days left

Host: Not specified

01.31.27

204 days left

$2,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.0+CAFLGAILMNNYOHPATXWA

Host: Not specified

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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.