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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Aga Khan Scholarship Award

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $23,000 USDUSD and a March deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services students

$23,000 USD

Award Amount

March

Study in: United States

March

$23,000 USD

Award Amount

Arts Humanities STEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduateMA

Study in: United States

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Wilson Center Fellowships

Students who match the listed eligibility signals can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $26,000 - $85,000 and a Oct 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students who match the listed eligibility signals

$26,000 - $85,000

Award Amount

Oct 1

Study in: United States

Oct 1

$26,000 - $85,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduateWA

Study in: United States

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College Harriet A Shaw Fellowship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Up to $11,000 and a Unrestricted deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

Up to $11,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Unrestricted

Up to $11,000

Award Amount

Arts Humanities MusicFew RequirementsUndergraduate

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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College Anne Louise Barrett Fellowship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of up to $15,000 and a Unrestricted deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

up to $15,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Unrestricted

up to $15,000

Award Amount

Humanities MusicFew Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Foundation Scholarships

Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 10,000 euros and a Dec 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students

10,000 euros

Award Amount

Paid to school

Dec 15

Eligible: France Study in: France

Dec 15

10,000 euros

Award Amount

Paid to school

Arts Humanities LawFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to school

Eligible: France Study in: France

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Canada Graduate Scholarships

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $50,000 per year for 3 ye… and a Nov 9 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Engineering students

$50,000 per year for 3 ye…

Award Amount

Nov 9

Study in: Canada

Nov 9

$50,000 per year for 3 ye…

Award Amount

Humanities STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhD

Study in: Canada

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Mary Sibley Fellowship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 USDUSD and a Jan 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Jan 15

Eligible: United States Study in: France

Jan 15

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenPhDGraduate

Eligible: United States Study in: France

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Max Research Awards For Foreign And German Scholars

Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 125,000 euros and a Variable deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students

125,000 euros

Award Amount

Variable

Study in: Germany

Variable

125,000 euros

Award Amount

Humanities STEMFew Requirements

Study in: Germany

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Mackenzie King Traveling

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 Canadian Dollars and a Feb 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$10,000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Feb 1

Eligible: Canada Study in: United States

Feb 1

$10,000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Humanities LawFew RequirementsGraduate

Eligible: Canada 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.