Humanities Scholarships

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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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Engineering studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$50,000 per year for 3 ye…

Award Amount

Nov 9

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada

Nov 9

None

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$50,000 per year for 3 ye…

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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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Jan 15

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: France

Jan 15

None

Requirements

$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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

125,000 euros

Award Amount

Variable

None

Requirements

Study in: Germany

Variable

None

Requirements

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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$10,000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Feb 1

None

Requirements

Eligible: Canada Study in: United States

Feb 1

None

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$10,000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Humanities LawFew RequirementsGraduate

Eligible: Canada Study in: United States

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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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Students matching country rulesEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$25,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Nov 1

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Nov 1

None

Requirements

$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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$30,000 USD

Award Amount

Nov 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Nov 1

None

Requirements

$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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$17,000 USD/semester

Award Amount

Jan 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Jan 1

None

Requirements

$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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

$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 official eligibility rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $15,000-$35,000 USD-$15,000-$35,000 USDUSD and a Feb 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Students who match the official eligibility rulesEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$15,000-$35,000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Feb 1

None

Requirements

$15,000-$35,000 USD

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

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.