Humanities Scholarships

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Asian Council Individual Grants

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $12,000 USDUSD and a Feb 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$12,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Feb 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Feb 1

None

Requirements

$12,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsDirect to student

Study in: United States

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W Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $16,500 for 12 months and a Dec 3 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$16,500 for 12 months

Award Amount

Dec 3

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Dec 3

None

Requirements

$16,500 for 12 months

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: United States

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Fellowships in Ancient Greek

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $34,000 USDUSD and a Apr 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$34,000 USD

Award Amount

Apr 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Apr 1

None

Requirements

$34,000 USD

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: United States

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UICC Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Study Grants

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a Jan 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$10,000

Award Amount

Jan 15

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Jan 15

None

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

Humanities STEM MedicineFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: United States

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Fellowship for Woodrow Wilson International Center for

Communication and Journalism students can compare this hip with a listed award of $47,500 and a Oct 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$47,500

Award Amount

Oct 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Oct 1

None

Requirements

$47,500

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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and Erwin Tomash Fellowship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $14,000 USDUSD and a January deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$14,000 USD

Award Amount

January

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

January

None

Requirements

$14,000 USD

Award Amount

Humanities STEMFew RequirementsMinnesota

Study in: United States

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-Robertson Visiting Professor In British History

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $52,500 USDUSD and a Nov 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$52,500 USD

Award Amount

Nov 15

None

Requirements

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United States

Nov 15

None

Requirements

$52,500 USD

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduatePhDMO

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United States

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IMT PhD

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of €13,630 and a Sep 26 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

€13,630

Award Amount

Sep 26

None

Requirements

Study in: Italy

Sep 26

None

Requirements

€13,630

Award Amount

Arts Humanities STEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: Italy

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GSSI Computer PhD

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of € 16,160 and a Jul 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

€ 16,160

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jul 15

None

Requirements

Study in: Italy

Jul 15

None

Requirements

€ 16,160

Award Amount

Paid to school

Humanities STEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduatePaid to school

Study in: Italy

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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.