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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Arthur H. Cole Grants-in-Aid

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Variable. Plan to apply by April 1.

Variable

Award Amount

April 1

None

Requirements

April 1

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

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Study Abroad Scholarships

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Varies - up to $10,000. Plan to apply by Variable - Same as application deadline for program.

Varies - up to $10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Variable - Same as application deadline for program

None

Requirements

Variable - Same as application deadline for program

None

Requirements

Varies - up to $10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

ArtsEducationHumanitiesLawCommunityFew RequirementsAfrican AmericanDisabilityLow IncomeHispanicFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedPaid to school

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National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Variable. Plan to apply by November 1.

Variable

Award Amount

November 1

None

Requirements

November 1

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew RequirementsHigh SchoolGPA 2.5+

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USA Graduate Study Grants

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Variable. Plan to apply by February.

Variable

Award Amount

February

None

Requirements

February

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

HumanitiesFew Requirements

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Inter-American Development & Andrew W Mellon Foundation Visiting Senior Research

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Variable. Plan to apply by October 15.

Variable

Award Amount

October 15

None

Requirements

October 15

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsHispanicPhDGraduate

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Master in International Security Studies (MISS)

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Not available. Plan to apply by April 30th.

Not available

Award Amount

April 30th

None

Requirements

April 30th

None

Requirements

Not available

Award Amount

ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduate

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ARIT NEH Fellowships for Research in Turkey

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 0. Plan to apply by November 1.

Award Amount

November 1

None

Requirements

November 1

None

Requirements

Award Amount

ArtsHumanitiesMusicFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

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Global Engagement Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is varies. Plan to apply by March 1.

varies

Award Amount

March 1

None

Requirements

March 1

None

Requirements

varies

Award Amount

HumanitiesCommunityFew Requirements

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Teach Abroad Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 0. Plan to apply by Continuous.

Award Amount

Continuous

None

Requirements

Continuous

None

Requirements

Award Amount

EducationHumanitiesFew RequirementsUndergraduate

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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.