Top 22 Humanities Scholarships in September 2024

The "Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences at Adam Mickiewicz University" award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders looking to conduct research and teach courses at the Faculty of English at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland. Selected scholars will be expected to teach one regular course for undergraduate or graduate students in one of the humanities and social sciences, as well as engage in research/scholarly activities at the institution. This may include giving talks, running workshops, and being available to meet with the researchers for consultation and mentoring. This award is intended for eminent scholars with an excellent record of publications in their respective (humanities and social science) fields, significant teaching experience, and experience mentoring Ph.D. students. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry. Eligible topics of inquiry include the Arts and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Innovation, Environmental Science, Society, Policy, and Media. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program aims to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally, to develop their leadership potential and to position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow, positively contributing to Canada's economic, social, and research-based growth through a research-intensive career. Application requirements include the significance of one's research and leadership contributions, a research proposal, a bibliography, an institutional letter of endorsement, and a supervisor's statement. If you have a passion for research and would like to conduct some in Canada, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an exceptional and motivated college junior who hopes to complete a graduate degree in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences? If so, consider applying for the Beinecke Scholarship Program! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to chosen scholars immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. The scholarship was established to honor Edwin, Frederick, and Walter Beinecke, the board of Directors of The Sperry and Hutchinson Company, who believed in the importance of corporate philanthropy. If you’re passionate about completing a graduate degree in the arts or social sciences and are looking for some help to fund your graduate study, we encourage you to apply! P.S.: Interested students should bear in mind that participating institutions will have internal deadlines linked to their nominating process that will fall earlier than February. We recommend contacting your campus liaison for more information.Show Less

The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) are available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Protected Persons under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) who hold a Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) at the master's or doctoral level, or a Vanier CGS at the doctoral level. Applicants must submit a completed application form, research proposal, as well as letters of support from their current research supervisor and host supervisor. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The AMS Doctoral Completion Award is a fantastic opportunity for a humanities or social sciences doctoral student to receive support for their dissertation writing. This award is specifically geared towards those writing on a history of medicine/healthcare topic. Administered by the Ontario SPOR Support Unit, the application process requires three (3) letters of support and supporting documents. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Martin Achievement Scholarship is for first-year community college students wanting to eventually transfer to the University of Washington, Seattle. Applicants must be Washington state residents, have earned a minimum of 15 community college transfer credits at a community college in the state of Washington by the scholarship application deadline, and have demonstrated signs of exceptional ability in sciences, engineering, math, business, humanities, social sciences, music, art (all academic disciplines are supported), leadership and/or service to the community. Please note that students must apply for this scholarship nearly 1.5 years in advance of when they would hope to transfer to UW. With that said, if you're a Washington state first-year community college student with dreams of being a Husky, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Frederick V. Hoyet Sr. & Jr. Memorial Scholarship is for graduating seniors from Penn-Trafford High School in Pennsylvania. Students who are seeking a degree in the following areas of study: engineering, law, criminology, criminal justice, healthcare, biological sciences, fine arts, English/literature, humanities, or environmental or conservation studies, are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Lemmermann Foundation Fellowship Award for Research in Rome (Italy) provides a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate university students to delve into the rich history and culture of Rome. With scholarships awarding approximately 750 euros per month (~810 USD), recipients can immerse themselves in research concerning Rome and the Roman culture, spanning from the pre-Roman period to the present day. This scholarship is ideal for those in seeking to enrich their knowledge about Rome and gain valuable experiences in a city steeped in history. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Buona fortuna!Show Less

The William and Cynthia Fairburn Memorial Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors from Ventura County, California. Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts or humanities are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. The CGS M program provides financial support to eligible master's or, in some cases, doctoral students in Canada. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields. To apply to the CGS M program, you must complete and submit an application to up to three institutions using the Research Portal. We recommend consulting the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program: Instructions for completing an application for more information on how to apply. If you're a Canadian resident and graduate student passionate about research, keep on reading and check out the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's website to learn more.Show Less

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship applicants must be candidates for Ph.D. degrees in any field of study in the humanities and social sciences at accredited graduate schools in the United States. Candidates are eligible if they have completed all pre-dissertation requirements fulfilled by the application deadline, including approval of the dissertation proposal, and are in the writing stage of their dissertation. Usually, this means that fieldwork or other research is complete and writing has begun by the time of the award, and applicants expect to complete their dissertation sometime within the next year or two. Applicants must also be in a humanities or social science department, writing on topics where ethical or religious values are a central concern. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Claire O. and Charles J. Ping Award is offered to residents of Ohio who are entering freshmen at Ohio University. Students pursuing a degree in the humanities within the College of Arts and Sciences or the Honors Tutorial College are encouraged to apply.Show Less