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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Department of History, U. Wisconsin-Milwaukee

NEW

Zeidler International Scholar

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Feb 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,000

Award Amount

Feb 1

Study in: United States

Feb 1

$2,000

Award Amount

Education HumanitiesFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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Roosevelt Memorial Fund

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500-$2,000 USD-$500-$2,000 USDUSD and a Feb 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$500-$2,000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 15

Study in: United States

Feb 15

$500-$2,000 USD

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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Center Scholarship for Postdoc Researchers (Philosophy and Theology)

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 USD/monthUSD/month and a Jul 31 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$2,000 USD/month

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jul 31

Study in: Poland

Jul 31

$2,000 USD/month

Award Amount

Direct to student

Arts Humanities STEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student

Study in: Poland

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Center Scholarship for Postdoctoral Researchers(Mind and Normativity)

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 USD/month (gross)USD/month (gross) and a Jul 31 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

$2,000 USD/month (gross)

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jul 31

Study in: Poland

Jul 31

$2,000 USD/month (gross)

Award Amount

Direct to student

Humanities STEM BiologyFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student

Study in: Poland

NEW

High School Award

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Unrestricted deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

$2,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

Study in: United States

Unrestricted

$2,000

Award Amount

Humanities STEM BiologyFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.0+

Study in: United States

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International Summer School 2018, University of

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of £2,300 and a Mar 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services students

£2,300

Award Amount

Mar 15

Study in: United Kingdom

Mar 15

£2,300

Award Amount

Arts Education Humanities STEMFew Requirements

Study in: United Kingdom

NEW

Center Scholarship for Postdoc Researchers (Limits of Explanation)

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 2,000 USD/month (gross) and a Jul 31 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

2,000 USD/month (gross)

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jul 31

Study in: Poland

Jul 31

2,000 USD/month (gross)

Award Amount

Direct to student

Humanities STEM BiologyFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student

Study in: Poland

NEW

Management Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Dec 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

$2,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Dec 1

Host: Not specified

Dec 1

$2,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student

Host: Not specified

NEW

and Preforming Arts Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000-$2,000 and a Apr 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$1,000-$2,000

Award Amount

Apr 1

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Apr 1

$1,000-$2,000

Award Amount

Arts Humanities MusicFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh School

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.