Humanities Scholarships

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Dr. Brian Rudrick Memorial Graduate Award in Applied Philosophy at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Varies and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Partial Funding, Varies

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

9 days left

None

Requirements

ArtsHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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and Marika Tershakovec Family Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

10 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+
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Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business - Agricultural Studies

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 1, 2026

10 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesSTEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduatePhDGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+
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The Foundation Art Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

10 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+
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RAS Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Jun 19, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

Jun 19, 2026

28 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+MAMassachusetts
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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 Oct 6, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

Oct 6, 2026

137 days left

None

Requirements

ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate
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History Essay Contest

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $4,000 and a Jan 31, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$4,000

Award Amount

Jan 31, 2027

254 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

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 Mar 2, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

Mar 2, 2027

284 days left

None

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCACalifornia
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and Nicole Giannini Scholarship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Mar 2, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: English Language and Literature studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

Mar 2, 2027

284 days left

None

Requirements

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+CACalifornia

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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.