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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Fellowship

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

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 15

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Feb 15

None

Requirements

$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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$12,000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Mar 1

None

Requirements

Mar 1

None

Requirements

$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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$10,000 USD

Award Amount

Jan 15

None

Requirements

Study in: Japan

Jan 15

None

Requirements

$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 official eligibility rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 18,000 CHF and a January deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

18,000 CHF

Award Amount

January

None

Requirements

January

None

Requirements

18,000 CHF

Award Amount

Humanities STEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedPhDGraduate

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Scottish Studies Scholar Award

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 11,000 GBP per semester and a May 31 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

11,000 GBP per semester

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 31

None

Requirements

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United States

May 31

None

Requirements

11,000 GBP per semester

Award Amount

Paid to school

Arts Humanities MusicFew RequirementsHispanicPhDGraduatePaid to school

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United States

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PhD On The Reception Of Thucydides

Philosophy and Religious Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 16,380 GBP per year and a Apr 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

16,380 GBP per year

Award Amount

Apr 30

None

Requirements

Study in: United Kingdom

Apr 30

None

Requirements

16,380 GBP per year

Award Amount

Humanities STEMFew RequirementsGraduatePhD

Study in: United Kingdom

Samuel H. Kress Foundation

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of Art:Institutional Fellowships

students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $22,500 USDUSD and a Nov 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$22,500 USD

Award Amount

Paid to school

Nov 30

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Nov 30

None

Requirements

$22,500 USD

Award Amount

Paid to school

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduatePaid to school

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Samuel H. Kress Foundation

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Fellowships At Art Museums

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $30,000 USDUSD and a Apr 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$30,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 1

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Apr 1

None

Requirements

$30,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Arts Education HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Field Research Grants

Social Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $25,000/per project and a Unrestricted deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Social Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$25,000/per project

Award Amount

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

$25,000/per project

Award Amount

Humanities STEMFew 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.