Humanities Scholarships

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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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Variable

Award Amount

Oct 15

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Oct 15

None

Requirements

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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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Not available

Award Amount

Apr 30

None

Requirements

Study in: Czechia

Apr 30

None

Requirements

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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Award Amount

Nov 1

None

Requirements

Study in: Turkey

Nov 1

None

Requirements

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. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

varies

Award Amount

Mar 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Mar 1

None

Requirements

varies

Award Amount

Humanities CommunityFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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Abroad Scholarship

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $0 and a Continuous deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

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Continuous

None

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Study in: Portugal

Continuous

None

Requirements

Award Amount

Education HumanitiesFew RequirementsUndergraduate

Study in: Portugal

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College International Merit Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Variable and a Feb 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Variable

Award Amount

Feb 15

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Feb 15

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

Humanities STEM BiologyFew RequirementsHigh School

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

U.S. Department of State

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Language Scholarship Program

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

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

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None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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HumanitiesFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduate

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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ARCE

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Variable and a Jan 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Variable

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Jan 15

None

Requirements

Eligible: Egypt Study in: United States

Jan 15

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Education HumanitiesFew RequirementsInternational StudentsPhDGraduateNon-monetary

Eligible: Egypt Study in: United States

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harship award

Social Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $0 and a Sep 30, 2016 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Social Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Award Amount

Sep 30, 2016

deadline passed

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Sep 30, 2016

deadline passed

None

Requirements

Award Amount

Arts 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.