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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American Battle Foundation Past is Prologue Essay Contest

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a May 3, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

May 3, 2026

deadline passed

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States
HumanitiesFew Requirements
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Ryan T. Memorial Scholarship

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a May 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

deadline passed

2 requirements

Requirements

Host: Not specified
EducationHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityHispanicVeteransNative AmericanHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+ARCAFLILLAMNNMNYSCWAWI
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R. Schaaf Civil Engineering Scholarship

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a May 19, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

May 19, 2026

deadline passed

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: Canada
EducationHumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 2.5+AZCAHINV
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Katie Montgomery Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a Apr 30, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

deadline passed

2 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
EducationHumanitiesMedicineCommunityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolGPA 3.5+MO
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C. Johnson Distinguished Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $6,000 and a Apr 10, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$6,000

Award Amount

Apr 10, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+
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Latino Center Young Ambassadors Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Apr 29, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Apr 29, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolPaid to schoolGPA 3.0+WAWashington
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Rho Mu Omega Presidential Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a Apr 13, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$5,000

Award Amount

Apr 13, 2026

deadline passed

8 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesCommunityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.5+WADCDistrict of ColumbiaWashington
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Montgomery French Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a May 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: FranceStudy in: United States
HumanitiesFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+SCSouth Carolina
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and Social Sciences Divisional Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a May 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

deadline passed

6 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+ILIllinois

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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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