Humanities Scholarships

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Crown, M.D. Humanities Fellowship

Liberal Arts / General Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

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Jun 1, 2026

9 days left

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Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedGraduate
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Allen Family Scholarship

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

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Jun 1, 2026

9 days left

None

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Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsWomenHispanicFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 2.0+
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Bukovsky Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

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Jun 1, 2026

9 days left

None

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Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate
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J. Polk, Ph.D. Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

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Jun 1, 2026

9 days left

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Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesBiologyFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhD
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J. Svaglic Scholarship

Liberal Arts / General Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

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Jun 1, 2026

9 days left

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Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedGraduatePhD
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John F. Grant, M.D. for Healthcare Ethics Scholarship

Philosophy and Religious Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Philosophy and Religious Studies studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

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Jun 1, 2026

9 days left

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Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesMedicineFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate
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John R. History Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

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Jun 1, 2026

9 days left

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Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsUndergraduate
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and Mary Rudis Endowed Research Scholarship

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

9 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduate
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Mark A. Scholarship in the Humanities

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

9 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduatePhDGraduate

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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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