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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Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business - Agricultural Studies

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesSTEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduatePhDGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+
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The Whitaker Foundation Art Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+
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RAS Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by June 19, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Jun 19, 2026

50 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+MAMassachusetts
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Texas History Essay Contest

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $4,000. Plan to apply by January 31, 2027.

$4,000

Award Amount

Jan 31, 2027

276 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

HumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATXTexas
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Wieland Nurse Appreciation Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2500. Plan to apply by July 13, 2026.

645 applicants

$2,500

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Jul 13, 2026

74 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMMedicineSafetyFew RequirementsWomenMinorityDisabilityFoster YouthHispanicVeteransSingle ParentHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDTrade SchoolNon-monetaryGPA 3.5+CAFLILINKSLAMINHTXWA
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Little Miami Brewing Native American Scholarship Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2500. Plan to apply by July 24, 2026.

22 applicants

$2,500

Award Amount

Jul 24, 2026

85 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanDisabilityFoster YouthHispanicNative AmericanHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+AZCACOCTDEINKYMDNMOHOKRI
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International Scholarship for and Dental Mission Work

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

211 applicants

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 30, 2026

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2 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesMedicineFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDTrade SchoolDirect to studentGPA 3.5+CA
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IDOT Scholarship in Memory of Steve Bednarz

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $3000. Plan to apply by May 30, 2026.

1 applicants

$3,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 30, 2026

30 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesSTEMCommunityWomenHispanicVeteransSingle ParentHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.5+FL
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Harriet Irsay Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by June 30, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationHumanitiesFew RequirementsUndergraduatePhDGraduateGPA 2.0+

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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.