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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NEW

Grant

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2000. Plan to apply by May 24, 2026.

10,157 applicants

$2,000

Award Amount

May 24, 2026

24 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesCommunityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhD
NEW

Humanities and Social Sciences Divisional Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+ILIllinois
NEW

Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

3 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+AZCAArizonaCalifornia
NEW

HomeStar Insurance Services General Studies Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

7 requirements

Requirements

ArtsHumanitiesSTEMMedicineCommunityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+ILIllinois
NEW

Christopher K. Swartz Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5000. Plan to apply by June 8, 2026.

375 applicants

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 8, 2026

39 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMCommunityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.5+INPAWA
NEW

Tia Woods from Books Pages to Boarding Passes Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5000. Plan to apply by July 7, 2026.

28 applicants

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jul 7, 2026

68 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanInternational StudentsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.5+NY
NEW

Jennifer Kelley Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5000. Plan to apply by July 19, 2026.

30 applicants

$5,000

Award Amount

Jul 19, 2026

80 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesCommunityMusicFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.5+NCVA
NEW

Maleiha Lei Lee Garcia Smith STEM Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5000. Plan to apply by July 29, 2026.

8 applicants

$5,000

Award Amount

Jul 29, 2026

90 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesSTEMCommunityFew RequirementsAfrican AmericanDisabilityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.5+CA
NEW

Scholarship for Latin American Students

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $500. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$500

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

4 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesFew RequirementsHispanicFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.0+

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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.

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