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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Available Humanities scholarships

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James Traveling Fellowship

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $25,000 USDUSD and a Nov 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students matching country rules

$25,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Nov 1

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Nov 1

$25,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Fellowship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $30,000 USDUSD and a Nov 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$30,000 USD

Award Amount

Nov 1

Study in: United States

Nov 1

$30,000 USD

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: United States

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Fellowships In Hellenic Studies

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $17,000 USD/semesterUSD/semester and a Jan 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

$17,000 USD/semester

Award Amount

Jan 1

Study in: United States

Jan 1

$17,000 USD/semester

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: United States

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JCB Grants

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 USDUSD and a Unrestricted deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Unrestricted

Study in: United States

Unrestricted

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsHispanic

Study in: United States

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Research Grants through Harry Frank Foundation

Students who match the listed eligibility signals can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $15,000-$35,000 USD-$15,000-$35,000 USDUSD and a Feb 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students who match the listed eligibility signals

$15,000-$35,000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 1

Study in: United States

Feb 1

$15,000-$35,000 USD

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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Fellowship

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

Best for: History students

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 15

Study in: United States

Feb 15

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduate

Study in: United States

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Darcovich Memorial Doctoral Fellowship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $12,000 Canadian Dollars and a Mar 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$12,000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Mar 1

$12,000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Arts Education Humanities STEM Law DisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

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Yamagiwa-yoshida Memorial International Study Grants

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 USDUSD and a Jan 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$10,000 USD

Award Amount

Jan 15

Study in: Japan

Jan 15

$10,000 USD

Award Amount

Humanities STEM MedicineFew Requirements

Study in: Japan

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For Master And PhD Programmes

Students who match the listed eligibility signals can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 18,000 CHF and a January deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students who match the listed eligibility signals

18,000 CHF

Award Amount

January

18,000 CHF

Award Amount

Humanities STEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedPhDGraduate

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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.