Humanities Scholarships

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-Anne Wexler Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of AUDAUD$140,000and a Aug 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

AUD$140,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Aug 1

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Aug 1

None

Requirements

AUD$140,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Education Humanities STEMFew RequirementsHigh SchoolGraduateDirect to student

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Merit Award

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $8,000 - $20,000 and a n/a deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$8,000 - $20,000

Award Amount

n/a

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

n/a

None

Requirements

$8,000 - $20,000

Award Amount

Humanities STEM BiologyFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Merit Award

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $8,000-$12,000 and a n/a deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$8,000-$12,000

Award Amount

n/a

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

n/a

None

Requirements

$8,000-$12,000

Award Amount

Humanities STEM BiologyFew RequirementsGPA 2.0+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of R$ 8,479.20/month and a Jun 23 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

R$ 8,479.20/month

Award Amount

Jun 23

None

Requirements

Study in: Brazil

Jun 23

None

Requirements

R$ 8,479.20/month

Award Amount

Arts Humanities STEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: Brazil

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M. Woodruff Fellowship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 USDUSD and a Nov 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: EasySource: Needs check

$10,000 USD

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Nov 1

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Nov 1

1 requirement

Requirements

$10,000 USD

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduateNon-monetaryNY

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Welch University Scholarship-essay Contest

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Over Over $8,500 USDUSD and a Jun 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Over $8,500 USD

Award Amount

Jun 30

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Jun 30

1 requirement

Requirements

Over $8,500 USD

Award Amount

Arts Humanities STEMFew Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Travel Grants (STG)

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $8,000 USDUSD and a Feb 6 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$8,000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 6

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States

Feb 6

None

Requirements

$8,000 USD

Award Amount

Education Humanities LawFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Eligible: United States

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University International Student Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Up to Up to $10,000 USDUSD and a Mar 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Up to $10,000 USD

Award Amount

Mar 15

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Sweden

Mar 15

1 requirement

Requirements

Up to $10,000 USD

Award Amount

Humanities STEMFew RequirementsInternational Students

Study in: Sweden

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The Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Religion and Ethics

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500,000 and a Nov 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: EasySource: Needs check

$2,500,000

Award Amount

Nov 15

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States

Nov 15

1 requirement

Requirements

$2,500,000

Award Amount

Arts Education Humanities STEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

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.