Humanities Scholarships

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Available Humanities scholarships

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National Conservation Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 15, 2026

15 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesSTEMBiologyHobbiesUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+
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Charles Shively and Kathleen Stone Memorial Scholarship for Psychiatric Nursing

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2500. Plan to apply by June 22, 2026.

6 applicants

$2,500

Award Amount

Jun 22, 2026

53 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesMedicineUndergraduateGraduateTrade SchoolGPA 3.5+ID
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Richard Gassan Memorial Graduate Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,500. Plan to apply by 3/3/2027.

$1,500

Award Amount

Mar 3, 2027

307 days left

None

Requirements

HumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduatePhDGraduateMAMassachusetts
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Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2000. Plan to apply by January 13, 2027.

129 applicants

$2,000

Award Amount

Jan 13, 2027

258 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanDisabilityLGBTQ+First-GenerationVeteransHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGPA 3.5+ALCAFLGAHIKYLAMIMNMSNYSCVAWA
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SoLAcc Faculty & Staff Scholarship - Liberal Arts & Humanities Division

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,250. Plan to apply by 11/15/2026.

$1,250

Award Amount

Nov 15, 2026

199 days left

None

Requirements

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+LALouisiana
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Albuquerque Post Society of American Military Engineers High School 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 May 15, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesSTEMVeteransFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+NMNew Mexico
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Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student 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 15, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesFew RequirementsAfrican AmericanHispanicNative AmericanUndergraduateGPA 3.0+
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Hatton W. Sumners Foundation 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 27, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 27, 2026

27 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

HumanitiesSTEMMusicFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+TXTexas
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Continuing Need 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 6/17/2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Jun 17, 2026

48 days left

None

Requirements

HumanitiesCommunityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+WYWyoming

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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.