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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Harriet And Leon Pomerance Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5,000 USD. Plan to apply by November 1.

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Nov 1

None

Requirements

Nov 1

None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

ArtsHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsDirect to student

For Canada

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International Scholar Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 5000.

$5,000

Award Amount

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None

Requirements

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None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesCommunityFew Requirements

Country

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Publication Subvention Grant

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5,000 USD (may vary). Plan to apply by March 1; November 1.

$5,000

Award Amount

Mar 1

1 requirement

Requirements

Mar 1

1 requirement

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesFew Requirements

Country

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New International Academic Achievement/President’s Merit Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2000 to $5000. Plan to apply by June 1 (Summer), Sep 1 (Fall), Dec 1 (Winter), Mar 1 (Spring).

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 1

1 requirement

Requirements

Jun 1

1 requirement

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

EducationHumanitiesFew RequirementsInternational Students

Country

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TUMS School of Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $4,643 U.S. Dollar / Year. Plan to apply by Rolling Admission.

$4,643

Award Amount

Rolling Admission

None

Requirements

Rolling Admission

None

Requirements

$4,643

Award Amount

ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMMedicineFew RequirementsInternational StudentsPhDGraduate

Country

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TUMS School of Medicine Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $4,643 U.S. Dollar / Year. Plan to apply by Rolling Admission.

$4,643

Award Amount

Direct to student

Rolling Admission

1 requirement

Requirements

Rolling Admission

1 requirement

Requirements

$4,643

Award Amount

Direct to student

HumanitiesSTEMMedicineFew RequirementsInternational StudentsGraduatePhDDirect to student

Country

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Aurora Challenge Grant

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $4,500 USD. Plan to apply by March 30.

$4,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

Mar 30

2 requirements

Requirements

Mar 30

2 requirements

Requirements

$4,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

HumanitiesFew RequirementsDirect to studentCA

For Japan

Verified

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Scholarship for Doctoral Degree in Sociology

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 5000.

$5,000

Award Amount

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4 requirements

Requirements

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4 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesSTEMMedicineDisabilityHigh SchoolPhDGraduateVerified

Country

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Achievement Awards

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $3,500. Plan to apply by Unrestricted.

$3,500

Award Amount

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

$3,500

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduate

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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.