Humanities Scholarships

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Post Doctoral Anthropology Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is R$ 8,479.20/month. Plan to apply by June 23rd.

$8,479

Award Amount

Jun 23

None

Requirements

Jun 23

None

Requirements

$8,479

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Country

NEW

Helen M. Woodruff Fellowship

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

$10,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Nov 1

1 requirement

Requirements

Nov 1

1 requirement

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduateNon-monetaryNY

For United States

NEW

Scholarship-essay Contest

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Over $8,500 USD. Plan to apply by June 30.

$8,500

Award Amount

Jun 30

1 requirement

Requirements

Jun 30

1 requirement

Requirements

$8,500

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew Requirements

Country

NEW

Short-Term Travel Grants (STG)

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $8,000 USD. Plan to apply by February 6.

$8,000

Award Amount

Feb 6

None

Requirements

Feb 6

None

Requirements

$8,000

Award Amount

EducationHumanitiesLawFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

For United States

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University International Student Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Up to $10,000 USD. Plan to apply by March 15.

$10,000

Award Amount

Mar 15

1 requirement

Requirements

Mar 15

1 requirement

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsInternational Students

For Bangladesh

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The Charlotte Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Religion and Ethics

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 25,000.00. Plan to apply by November 15.

$25,000

Award Amount

Nov 15

1 requirement

Requirements

Nov 15

1 requirement

Requirements

$25,000

Award Amount

ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Country

NEW

Postgraduate Studentships for MPhil/PhD students at , HK

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is HK$14,500/month for PhD; HK$14,300/month for MPhil. Plan to apply by 1 December 2014/30 January 2015.

$14,500

Award Amount

Dec 1

1 requirement

Requirements

Dec 1

1 requirement

Requirements

$14,500

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsGraduatePhD

Country

Verified

NEW

32 PhD Scholarships at the IMT School (Italy)

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is €61,000 (disbursed montly over 4 years). Plan to apply by April 23rd.

$61,000

Award Amount

Apr 23

1 requirement

Requirements

Apr 23

1 requirement

Requirements

$61,000

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesSTEMBiologyHobbiesFew RequirementsUndergraduatePhDGraduateVerifiedGPA 3.5+

Country

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PhD Scholarships at the IMT School

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 13,600 EUR p.a. Plan to apply by 31 July 2017.

$13,600

Award Amount

Jul 31, 2017

deadline passed

1 requirement

Requirements

Jul 31, 2017

deadline passed

1 requirement

Requirements

$13,600

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesSTEMBiologyHobbiesFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

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.