Scholarships For Humanities Majors

Humanities is the study of different cultures across different time periods. Humanities programs typically include courses in Philosophy, Fine Arts, English, Foreign Language, History, Social Science, and Literature, all of which help students gain a better appreciation and understanding of the diversity of human culture. Armed with a degree in Humanities, you can go on to work as an anthropologist, historian, economist, survey researcher, geographer or art curator.

The scholarships below are offered to students who are keen on pursuing one of the humanities majors.

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Pearson Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: March 31, 2020

The Pearson Scholarship is one of the 30 scholarships awarded annually by the National Federation of the Blind to the most accomplished blind students in the nation. The winners of all NFB-funded awards must agree to attend the National Federation of the Blind convention and all scholarship program activities scheduled during that academic year. All expenses are borne by the NFB.

The Pearson Scholarship awards students pursuing a future career in education.

Agnes F. Vaghi Scholarship Fund

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 1, 2020

The Agnes F. Vaghi Scholarship Fund is one of 70 diverse scholarships administered by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF).

The Agnes F. Vaghi Scholarship Fund aims to offer financial support to female students of Italian descent, currently attending an accredited college in the US and enrolled in a full-time program related to literature, Italian, linguistics, English, or other linguistics studies. The scholarship amount ranges from $2,500 to $12,000.

To apply for this scholarship, you must be enrolled in an accredited US college or university, and have at least one ancestor who immigrated from Italy. In addition, you or a parent, grandparent or guardian must be an active NIAF member. Your application must include recent transcripts, one letter of recommendation and an updated resume highlighting academic achievement, work experience, extracurricular activities, and awards received. You can only use the award money to fund your tuition, room, and board expenses. All applicants, including winners, are eligible to reapply for this opportunity in the following years.

UNCF Michael Jackson Scholarships

Amount: Up to $5,000

Deadline: TBD for 2020

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) offers $5000 every year through the Michael Jackson Scholarship, to ethnic minority students pursuing degrees in humanities, communication, social sciences, history, or arts through affiliated higher learning institutions. This is a one-time award.

Applicants must be US citizens or green card holders, belong to an ethnic minority and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. All applications must be accompanied by an essay addressing the given prompt.

Islamic Scholarship Fund Scholarships

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 21, 2020

Every year, the Islamic Scholarship Fund awards amounts ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to students who are active members of the Muslim community. In addition to belonging to the Muslim community, students must also be enrolled in a full-time program in an accredited US university, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Acceptable majors include sociology, political science, international relations, journalism, history, public policy, religion, English, and Middle Eastern studies.

All applications must be accompanied by college transcripts, a video introduction, an essay answering the essay questions provided, work samples, and two recommendation letters.

Martin J. Svaglic Humanities Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: March 1

Every year Loyola University, Chicago offers two incoming freshmen or transfers $2,500 each through the Martin J. Svaglic Humanities Scholarship program. Only students enrolled in humanities programs and majoring in history, classical studies, English, theatre, fine arts, theology, and journalism are eligible to apply for these scholarship awards. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and an SAT score of over 1170 or a 26 ACT score.

Bill McKnight Legacy Scholarship

Amount: $3,250

Deadline: TBD for 2021-2022

The Bill McKnight Legacy Scholarship was established to support LGBTQ students studying humanities or liberal arts through 2 or 4-year colleges. The scholarship gives preference to Kitsap County students.

Critical Languages Scholarship Program

Amount: Varies

Deadline: TBD for Summer 2021 (Opens Fall 2020)

The Critical Languages Scholarship Program is part of a U.S. government initiative. This scholarship aims at increasing the number of Americans mastering foreign languages that are integral to economic prosperity and national security.

Winners of the CLS program participate in intensive language and cultural immersion program while on a summer trip overseas. During this time, students master languages such as Russian, Turkish, Persian, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, and Urdu.

 

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