Humanities Scholarships

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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

Nov 30

None

Requirements

Nov 30

None

Requirements

$22,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduatePaid to school

For United States

NEW

Interpretive Fellowships At Art Museums

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $30,000 USD. Plan to apply by April 1.

$30,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 1

None

Requirements

Apr 1

None

Requirements

$30,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

ArtsEducationHumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student

For United States

NEW

Earthwatch Field Research Grants

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $25,000/per project. Plan to apply by Unrestricted.

$25,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

$25,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMFew Requirements

Country

NEW

Individual Grants

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

$12,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Feb 1

None

Requirements

Feb 1

None

Requirements

$12,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsDirect to student

Country

NEW

Charlotte W Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $16,500 for 12 months. Plan to apply by December 3.

$16,500

Award Amount

Dec 3

None

Requirements

Dec 3

None

Requirements

$16,500

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Country

NEW

Fellowships in Ancient Greek Studies

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $34,000 USD. Plan to apply by April 1.

$34,000

Award Amount

Apr 1

None

Requirements

Apr 1

None

Requirements

$34,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Country

NEW

UICC Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer Study Grants

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

$10,000

Award Amount

Jan 15

None

Requirements

Jan 15

None

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMMedicineFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Country

NEW

Fellowship for

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $47,500. Plan to apply by October 1.

$47,500

Award Amount

Oct 1

None

Requirements

Oct 1

None

Requirements

$47,500

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

Country

NEW

Adelle and Erwin Tomash Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $14,000 USD. Plan to apply by January.

$14,000

Award Amount

January

None

Requirements

January

None

Requirements

$14,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsMinnesota

Country

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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.