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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Earle Bowden Scholarship

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Sep 30, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

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Sep 30, 2026

130 days left

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Sep 30, 2026

130 days left

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HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+FLFlorida

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Elizabeth Overholt Memorial Scholarship

Philosophy and Religious Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Oct 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

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Oct 15, 2026

145 days left

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Oct 15, 2026

145 days left

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Arts Humanities STEMFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorUndergraduateGraduateHigh SchoolFLFlorida

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Family Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Dec 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

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Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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Arts Education Humanities STEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeFL

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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L. and Janet Howard Taylor Endowed Scholarship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Dec 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

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Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 3.5+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Ray Tomberlin Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Music

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

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

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Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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Humanities MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+FL

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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The TC Lane Memorial Scholarship

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

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

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Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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Humanities STEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduate

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Benefield Harold Scholarship

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

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

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Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

None

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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Arts Humanities STEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhD

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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R. Alan Memorial Endowed Scholarship

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

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

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Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

None

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

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HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 3.5+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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and Betty Drees Johnson Endowed Scholarship

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

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Amount Varies

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Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

None

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 31, 2026

222 days left

None

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Amount Varies

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Humanities STEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate

Eligible: United States 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.