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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Social Justice Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Jun 17, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Jun 17, 2026

25 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
EducationHumanitiesCommunityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 3.5+CT
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National Military Fish and Wildlife Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Jun 30, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Jun 30, 2026

38 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
HumanitiesLawBiologySafetyFew RequirementsVeteransFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+
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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 Jul 14, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Jul 14, 2026

52 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
ArtsEducationHumanitiesAfrican AmericanNative AmericanHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 3.5+
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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 Jul 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Communication and Journalism studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Jul 15, 2026

53 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+FLFlorida
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Murphy Memorial Scholarship

Liberal Arts / General Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Jul 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Liberal Arts / General Studies studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Jul 15, 2026

53 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeFLFlorida
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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 Jul 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$500

Award Amount

Jul 15, 2026

53 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeFLFlorida
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Dr. Otis L. Memorial History Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Dec 19, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Dec 19, 2026

210 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+ILIllinois
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Kriege Award

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Dec 19, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Paid to school

Dec 19, 2026

210 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+ILIllinois
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Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Dec 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+KS

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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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