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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Table Commonwealth Studentship Awards 2026-2027 (up to £5,500)

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of £4,000 GB will be paid on… and a 07.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students

£4,000 GB will be paid on…

Award Amount

Paid to school

07.31.26

21 days left

Eligible: United Kingdom Host: Not specified

07.31.26

21 days left

£4,000 GB will be paid on…

Award Amount

Paid to school

Education Humanities STEM Medicine Law CommunityFew RequirementsWomenHispanicUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+

Eligible: United Kingdom Host: Not specified

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Forever Scholarship at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Up to GB… and a 10.05.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, Up to GB…

Award Amount

10.05.26

87 days left

Study in: United Kingdom

10.05.26

87 days left

Partial Funding, Up to GB…

Award Amount

Education Humanities DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: United Kingdom

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Ray Muse Scholarship

students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Various benefits and a 01.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

Various benefits

Award Amount

01.31.27

205 days left

Study in: United States

01.31.27

205 days left

Various benefits

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduateWA

Study in: United States

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D. Aiken memorial Scholarship History

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Various benefits and a 01.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

Various benefits

Award Amount

01.31.27

205 days left

Study in: United States

01.31.27

205 days left

Various benefits

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduateWA

Study in: United States

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O. and Mary W. Johnson Graduate Fellowship in History

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Various benefits and a 01.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

Various benefits

Award Amount

01.31.27

205 days left

Study in: United States

01.31.27

205 days left

Various benefits

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduateWA

Study in: United States

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East History Research and Scholarship Fund

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Various benefits and a 01.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

Various benefits

Award Amount

01.31.27

205 days left

Study in: United States

01.31.27

205 days left

Various benefits

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduateWA

Study in: United States

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J. Hutchins Memorial for the Study of Women’s Literature

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Various benefits and a 03.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

Various benefits

Award Amount

03.01.27

234 days left

Study in: United States

03.01.27

234 days left

Various benefits

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenGraduateCA

Study in: United States

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Sasha Roberts Scholarship at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, GBP 3,00… and a 07.13.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, GBP 3,00…

Award Amount

07.13.26

3 days left

Study in: India

07.13.26

3 days left

Partial Funding, GBP 3,00…

Award Amount

Arts HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: India

Verified

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DAAD Studies Research Grant 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, USD 2,00… and a 11.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, USD 2,00…

Award Amount

Direct to student

11.01.26

114 days left

Host: Not specified

11.01.26

114 days left

Partial Funding, USD 2,00…

Award Amount

Direct to student

Humanities STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA

Host: Not specified

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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.