Humanities Scholarships

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Jane C. Waldbaum Field School Scholarship

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

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

$1,000 USD

Award Amount

Unrestricted

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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PhD Course

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 1,000 euro and a Sep 27 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Engineering studentsEffort: EasySource: Needs check

1,000 euro

Award Amount

Sep 27

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Italy
HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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International Foundation Essay Contest

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $250 – $1,000 and a Nov 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$250 – $1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Nov 1

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States
HumanitiesFew RequirementsDirect to student
Verified
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Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Fields of Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of A monthly payment of 992 … and a Application deadlines are updated at least once a year. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here: deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Communication and Journalism studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check
Recurring

A monthly payment of 992 …

Award Amount

Application deadlines are updated at least once a year. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here:

6 requirements

Requirements

Study in: Germany
ArtsEducationHumanitiesDisabilityInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 2.0+GA
Verified
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Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of A monthly payment of 992 … and a Application deadlines are updated at least once a year. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here: deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check
Recurring

A monthly payment of 992 …

Award Amount

Application deadlines are updated at least once a year. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here:

6 requirements

Requirements

Study in: Germany
ArtsEducationHumanitiesMusicDisabilityInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 2.0+GA
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GRANT - BIM/Nº52 - 29-04-2016 - CRACKIT

Computer and Information Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 980€ and a 30-05-2016 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Computer and Information Sciences studentsEffort: EasySource: Needs check

980€

Award Amount

30-05-2016

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: PortugalStudy in: Portugal
HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsDisabilityPhDGraduate
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Preservation Education Fund Fellowship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 USDUSD and a Sep 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$500 USD

Award Amount

Sep 15

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
ArtsEducationHumanitiesFew Requirements
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Scholarships 2014

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of € 500 and a Apr 20 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

€ 500

Award Amount

Apr 20

None

Requirements

Study in: Italy
EducationHumanitiesFew Requirements
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Foundation Fellowship Award for Research in Rome, Italy

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of €750/ month and a Mar 31 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: EasySource: Needs check

€750/ month

Award Amount

Mar 31

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Italy
ArtsHumanitiesMusicFew RequirementsHispanicGraduatePhD

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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.

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