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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Hutchison Tucker Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Liberal Arts / General Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $520 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Liberal Arts / General Studies students

$520

Award Amount

07.15.26

5 days left

Study in: United States

07.15.26

5 days left

$520

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.0+FL

Study in: United States

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and Elynore Strait Social Sciences Endowment Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 10.06.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,000

Award Amount

10.06.26

88 days left

Study in: United States

10.06.26

88 days left

$2,000

Award Amount

Arts Humanities STEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate

Study in: United States

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History Essay Contest

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $4,000 and a 01.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$4,000

Award Amount

01.31.27

205 days left

Study in: United States

01.31.27

205 days left

$4,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATXTexas

Study in: United States

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Scholarship in Literature

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,000

Award Amount

03.02.27

235 days left

Study in: United States

03.02.27

235 days left

$2,000

Award Amount

Education HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCA

Study in: United States

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and Nicole Giannini Scholarship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$2,000

Award Amount

03.02.27

235 days left

Study in: United States

03.02.27

235 days left

$2,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+CA

Study in: United States

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McNealy Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$2,000

Award Amount

03.02.27

235 days left

Study in: United States

03.02.27

235 days left

$2,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCA

Study in: United States

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A. Jung Memorial Graduate Award

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$2,000

Award Amount

03.02.27

235 days left

Study in: United States

03.02.27

235 days left

$2,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsSingle ParentFinancial NeedGraduateCA

Study in: United States

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and Louise Wilde Scholarship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

$2,000

Award Amount

03.02.27

235 days left

Study in: United States

03.02.27

235 days left

$2,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCA

Study in: United States

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Bender Endowed Fellowship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 – $2,000 and a 03.22.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$500 – $2,000

Award Amount

03.22.27

255 days left

Study in: United States

03.22.27

255 days left

$500 – $2,000

Award Amount

Education Humanities CommunityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedGraduateGPA 3.0+IN

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.