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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JCB Travel Grants

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

$20,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

$20,000

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsHispanic

Country

NEW

Research Grants through

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $15,000-$35,000 USD. Plan to apply by February 1; August 1.

$35,000

Award Amount

February 1; August 1

None

Requirements

February 1; August 1

None

Requirements

$35,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

Country

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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

$20,000

Award Amount

February 15

None

Requirements

February 15

None

Requirements

$20,000

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsGraduate

Country

NEW

Helen Darcovich Memorial Doctoral Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $12,000 Canadian Dollars. Plan to apply by March 1.

$12,000

Award Amount

March 1

None

Requirements

March 1

None

Requirements

$12,000

Award Amount

ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMLawDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Country

NEW

UICC Yamagiwa-yoshida Memorial International Study Grants

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $10,000 USD. Plan to apply by January 15; July 1.

$10,000

Award Amount

January 15; July 1

None

Requirements

January 15; July 1

None

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMMedicineFew Requirements

Country

NEW

Scholarships For Master And PhD Programmes

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 18,000 CHF. Plan to apply by January.

$18,000

Award Amount

January

None

Requirements

January

None

Requirements

$18,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedPhDGraduate

Country

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Fulbright Scottish Studies Scholar Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 11,000 GBP per semester. Plan to apply by May 31.

$11,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 31

None

Requirements

May 31

None

Requirements

$11,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

ArtsHumanitiesMusicFew RequirementsHispanicPhDGraduatePaid to school

For United Kingdom

NEW

PhD Studentships On The Reception Of Thucydides

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 16,380 GBP per year. Plan to apply by April 30.

$16,380

Award Amount

April 30

None

Requirements

April 30

None

Requirements

$16,380

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsGraduatePhD

Country

NEW

History of Art:Institutional Fellowships

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $22,500 USD. Plan to apply by November 30.

$22,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

November 30

None

Requirements

November 30

None

Requirements

$22,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduatePaid to school

For 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.