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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Available Humanities scholarships

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Doctoral Dissertation Research In Chinese Studie

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $10,000. Plan to apply by June 30.

$10,000

Award Amount

June 30

None

Requirements

June 30

None

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

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Aga Khan Scholarship Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $23,000 USD. Plan to apply by March.

$23,000

Award Amount

March

None

Requirements

March

None

Requirements

$23,000

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduateMAMassachusetts

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Woodrow Wilson Center Fellowships

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $26,000 - $85,000. Plan to apply by October 1.

$85,000

Award Amount

October 1

None

Requirements

October 1

None

Requirements

$85,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduateWA

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Harriet A Shaw Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Up to $11,000. Plan to apply by Unrestricted.

$11,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

$11,000

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesMusicFew RequirementsUndergraduate

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Anne Louise Barrett Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is up to $15,000. Plan to apply by Unrestricted.

$15,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

$15,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesMusicFew Requirements

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Kenza Foundation Scholarships

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 10,000 euros. Plan to apply by December 15.

$10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

December 15

None

Requirements

December 15

None

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

ArtsHumanitiesLawFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to school

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Canada Graduate Scholarships

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $50,000 per year for 3 years. Plan to apply by November 9.

$50,000

Award Amount

November 9

None

Requirements

November 9

None

Requirements

$50,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhD

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Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $20,000 USD. Plan to apply by January 15.

$20,000

Award Amount

January 15

None

Requirements

January 15

None

Requirements

$20,000

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenPhDGraduate

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Max Planck Research Awards For Foreign And German Scholars

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 125,000 euros. Plan to apply by Variable.

$125,000

Award Amount

Variable

None

Requirements

Variable

None

Requirements

$125,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMFew Requirements

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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.