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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Graduate Assistantship and Doctoral Assistantship at Ball University

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,800 and a Mar 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$5,800

Award Amount

Mar 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Mar 1

None

Requirements

$5,800

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: United States

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Bourse Kenza

Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 5,000 euros and a Dec 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

5,000 euros

Award Amount

Paid to school

Dec 15

None

Requirements

Eligible: France Study in: France

Dec 15

None

Requirements

5,000 euros

Award Amount

Paid to school

Arts Humanities LawFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to school

Eligible: France Study in: France

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Cabrera Awards

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 USDUSD and a Variable deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$5,000 USD

Award Amount

Variable

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Variable

None

Requirements

$5,000 USD

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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Preparation Grant

Students who match the official eligibility rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 USDUSD and a Nov 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$5,000 USD

Award Amount

Nov 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Nov 1

None

Requirements

$5,000 USD

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduatePhD

Study in: United States

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And Leon Pomerance Fellowship

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 USDUSD and a Nov 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$5,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Nov 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Nov 1

None

Requirements

$5,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Arts Humanities DisabilityFew RequirementsDirect to student

Study in: United States

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International Award

This listing has partial details. Confirm the final deadline, eligibility rules, award value, and application steps on the official source before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$5,000

Award Amount

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None

Requirements

Study in: United States

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None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

Humanities CommunityFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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Subvention Grant

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 USD (may vary)USD (may vary) and a Mar 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: EasySource: Needs check

$5,000 USD (may vary)

Award Amount

Mar 1

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States

Mar 1

1 requirement

Requirements

$5,000 USD (may vary)

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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New International Academic Achievement/President’s Merit Award

Education s can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 to $5,000 and a Jun 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: EasySource: Needs check

$2,000 to $5,000

Award Amount

Jun 1

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States

Jun 1

1 requirement

Requirements

$2,000 to $5,000

Award Amount

Education HumanitiesFew RequirementsInternational Students

Study in: United States

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TUMS School of Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $4,643 U.S. Dollar / Year and a Rolling Admission deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$4,643 U.S. Dollar / Year

Award Amount

Rolling Admission

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Rolling Admission

None

Requirements

$4,643 U.S. Dollar / Year

Award Amount

Arts Education Humanities STEM MedicineFew RequirementsInternational StudentsPhDGraduate

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.