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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Foundation Fellowship Program

Social Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Variable and a Dec 20 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Social Sciences students

Variable

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Dec 20

Study in: Japan

Dec 20

Variable

Award Amount

Arts Humanities STEMFew Requirements

Study in: Japan

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Economic History Arthur H. Cole Grants-in-Aid

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Variable and a Apr 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

Variable

Award Amount

Apr 1

Study in: United States

Apr 1

Variable

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Varies - up to $10,000 and a Variable - Same as application deadline for program deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

Varies - up to $10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Variable - Same as application deadline for program

Study in: United States

Variable - Same as application deadline for program

Varies - up to $10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Arts Education Humanities Law CommunityFew RequirementsAfrican AmericanDisabilityLow IncomeHispanicFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedPaid to school

Study in: United States

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State

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Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarship

Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Variable and a Nov 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students

Variable

Award Amount

Nov 1

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Nov 1

Variable

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsHigh SchoolGPA 2.5+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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University USA Graduate Study Grants

Students who match the listed eligibility signals can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Variable and a February deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students who match the listed eligibility signals

Variable

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February

Study in: United States

February

Variable

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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Development & Andrew W Mellon Foundation Visiting Senior Research

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Variable and a Oct 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

Variable

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Oct 15

Study in: United States

Oct 15

Variable

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsHispanicPhDGraduate

Study in: United States

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in International Security Studies (MISS)

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Not available and a Apr 30 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

Not available

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Apr 30

Study in: Czechia

Apr 30

Not available

Award Amount

Arts Education Humanities STEMFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduate

Study in: Czechia

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ARIT NEH Fellowships for in Turkey

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $0 and a Nov 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

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Nov 1

Study in: Turkey

Nov 1

Award Amount

Arts Humanities MusicFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: Turkey

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Engagement Award

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of varies and a Mar 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

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Mar 1

Study in: United States

Mar 1

varies

Award Amount

Humanities CommunityFew 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.