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Top 12 Area/Ethnic Studies Scholarships in June 2023
Area & Ethnic Studies majors can cover a wide range of cultures and ethnic groups including African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, Native American Studies, Jewish Studies, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. Some programs may also focus on specific regions, such as Middle Eastern Studies or Latin American Studies. Ultimately, the specific cultures and ethnic groups studied will depend on the program’s area of emphasis and the interests of the students and faculty.
The goal of these majors is to promote understanding and appreciation of the experiences, history, and contributions of underrepresented communities. If you are studying in the field of area & ethnic studies you also may be looking for scholarships to help pay for your education! Keep on reading to discover some of the best scholarships that are available to pay for your education.
Top 6 Area/Ethnic Studies Scholarships in June 2023
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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.
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Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
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$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
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Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Citizenship: US Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
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Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
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Arts, Education, Humanities, Professional Fields and Social Sciences (Postdoctoral Scholar Award)
Postdoctoral Scholar Award recipients will be required to conduct postdoctoral research and/or collaborate with Taiwanese academic and research institutions. Activities may include presenting lectures, seminars,…
Postdoctoral Scholar Award recipients will be required to conduct postdoctoral research and/or collaborate with Taiwanese academic and research institutions. Activities may include presenting lectures, seminars,…
Postdoctoral Scholar Award recipients will be required to conduct postdoctoral research and/or collaborate with Taiwanese academic and research institutions. Activities may include presenting lectures, seminars, and workshops as arranged by the host institution. Geology is also an eligible discipline. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Applicants should be no more than three years beyond the completion of their doctorate at the time of application. Applicants must attain their doctorate by the proposed start date of their grant. Applicants are encouraged to obtain a letter of invitation from the potential host institution. Applicants without an invitation letter may indicate preferred affiliations, Fulbright Taiwan will arrange and finalize all affiliations in consultation with potential hosts. Applicants must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the award and the requirements.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: Graduate Students
Citizenship: US Citizens
Academic Interest: Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Agriculture, Art History, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business, Communications, Economics, Education
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Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies
The recipient of this award will teach one survey course per semester directed to third-year BA students, teach one seminar per semester in their area…
The recipient of this award will teach one survey course per semester directed to third-year BA students, teach one seminar per semester in their area…
The recipient of this award will teach one survey course per semester directed to third-year BA students, teach one seminar per semester in their area of expertise to master's level students, be invited to participate in the program's Ph.D. seminar and in development of the North American Studies program in general, be encouraged to network and create linkages throughout Finland and give occasional guest lectures at other Finnish universities, and be invited to participate in Fulbright Finland Foundation (the Finnish Fulbright commission) activities as an application reviewer and interviewer. The Department of Cultures, North American Studies Program, at the University of Helsinki will serve as the host. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Applicants must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. During the selection process, some applicants may be invited to a Zoom call in mid-January 2023. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the award and the requirements.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: Graduate Students
Citizenship: US Citizens
Academic Interest: Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Art History, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Communications, Economics, Education, Environmental Health, Environmental Science
Other Category: Merit Based
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Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences at the American Studies Center, University of Warsaw
At the American Studies Center at the University of Warsaw, the award holder will teach one graduate course per semester on a topic of their…
At the American Studies Center at the University of Warsaw, the award holder will teach one graduate course per semester on a topic of their…
At the American Studies Center at the University of Warsaw, the award holder will teach one graduate course per semester on a topic of their choosing. The Distinguished Scholar will also be expected to give public lectures, advise graduate students, and generally engage in the academic life of the ASC. Candidates are expected to have extensive teaching experience. It is expected that candidates will hold a Ph.D. in the humanities or social sciences and have at least 10 years of teaching experience. Applicants must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the award and the requirements.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: Graduate Students
Citizenship: US Citizens
Academic Interest: Area/Ethnic Studies, American Studies, Economics, Film/Video Production, History, International Studies, Literature/English/Writing, Music, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Philosophy
Other Category: Merit Based
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