History scholarships - Dec '24

Updated Dec 03, 2024

Apply below to the best History scholarships for December 2024.

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Humane Studies Fellowship

Political Science/Government • Law • Sociology • History • Social Sciences • American Studies • Literature • World Studies • Graduate Students

The Humane Studies Fellowship offers up to $5,000 for graduate and postdoc students in social sciences and humanities.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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Get Up To $6,700

Larry McDonald Scholarship

Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship

Kitsap County • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • Music • English • Foreign Languages • History • Religious/Theological Studies • Social Sciences • International Relations • Political Science/Government • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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America 250! Scholarship

American Studies • History • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The America 250! Scholarship offers $5,000 to four college students majoring in American history with a 3.75 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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State Regents American History Scholarship

Colorado • Art History • History • Political Science/Government • Operations Management • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The State Regents American History Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents studying History or related fields.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Michael T. and Mary L. Cloyd Scholarship

Art History • History • Science • Information Sciences • Management • American Studies • Seniors

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Helena Wylde Swiny And Stuart Swiny Fellowship

Geological & Earth Sciences • History • World Studies • Graduate Students

The Helena Wylde Swiny And Stuart Swiny Fellowship offers $2,000 for graduate research projects related to Cyprus.

Deadline:

December 6, 2024

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Anita Cecil O'Donovan Fellowship

Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Graduate Students

The Anita Cecil O'Donovan Fellowship offers $2,000 for graduate research on Cyprus archaeology or culture, requiring residence at CAARI.

Deadline:

December 6, 2024

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Thoma Foundation - Art of the Spanish Americas Fellowships & Awards

Art History • History • Arts • Arts Management • Graduate Students

Thoma Foundation offers fellowships up to $50,000 for research in Spanish Americas art. Apply for predoctoral and postdoctoral support.

Deadline:

December 15, 2024

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Get Up To $20,000

General Research Grant

Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Sociology • Graduate Students

The Leakey Foundation offers up to $15,000 for research on human origins for advanced doctoral students and established scientists.

Deadline:

January 9, 2025

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Barowsky Scholars

Maine • Accounting • Finance • History • Psychology • Freshmen

Barowsky Scholars provides $5,000 to $25,000 for Maine high school seniors pursuing economics and related courses.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Bob Byers Environmental Scholarship

Iowa • Environmental Science • Conservation • Architecture • History • Urban Design • High school • Freshmen

The Bob Byers Environmental Scholarship offers $1,000 to Iowa high school seniors majoring in environmental fields. Apply online now!

Deadline:

February 12, 2025

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The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship

Journalism • History • Art History • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • International Relations • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

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Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship

American Studies • Literature • Music • History • Freshmen

The Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship offers $5,000 to high school graduates pursuing American studies with a minimum GPA of 4.0.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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The Game Changers Scholarship

Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Deadline:

May 12, 2025

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Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund

Colorado • American Studies • English • Foreign Languages • Gender Studies • History • Literature • Philosophy • Psychology • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school

The Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 to Colorado high school seniors pursuing arts or humanities with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

February 24, 2025

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Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship

Nebraska • English • Literature • History • Freshmen

The Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nebraska high school graduates pursuing English or history majors.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Antonia Scholarship

English • History • Freshmen

The Ántonia Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school graduates pursuing English or history majors. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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The Voyager Scholarship

English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors

The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.

Deadline:

March 27, 2025

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Cecelia Connelly Scholarship in Underwater Archaeology

Marine Biology/Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Conservation • Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management • For Women • Graduate Students

The Cecelia Connelly Scholarship offers $2,500 to women pursuing graduate studies in underwater archaeology.

Deadline:

October 31, 2025

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Texas History Essay Contest

History • English • Political Science/Government • High school

Texas History Essay Contest offers up to $4,000 for high school seniors' essays on Texas history. Research and originality are key.

Deadline:

January 30, 2025

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Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship

History • Political Science/Government • Economics • Juniors • Seniors

The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to college juniors or seniors majoring in political science, history, government, or economics.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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American History Scholarship

History • American Studies • Freshmen

The American History Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school seniors pursuing degrees in American History or Government. Apply now!

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Charles E. Peterson Prize Fellowship

Arts • Art History • History • Interior Design • Urban Design • Architecture • Construction • Construction Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • American Studies • Graduate Students

The Charles E. Peterson Prize Fellowship offers $2,500 for graduate students in related fields to contribute to SAH Archipedia.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships

History • Literature • World Studies • Geological & Earth Sciences • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Frank M. Snowden Jr. Scholarships support underrepresented students in classics or archaeology with $4,500 awards. Apply with essay & recommendations.

Deadline:

January 20, 2025

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Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship

History • Freshmen

The $2,000 Pittenger American History Scholarship supports a high school graduate pursuing American History studies.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Get Up To $23,800

ACOR-CAORC Pre-Doctoral Graduate Fellowship

American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Graduate Students

ACOR offers fellowships for graduate students in humanities and sciences focused on Middle Eastern studies. U.S. citizenship required.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

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King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund

American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Arts • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors

Scholarship for Norwegian citizens studying in the U.S. Requires essays, recommendations, and transcripts. Award: $3,000.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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James Madison Memorial Junior Fellowship Program

American Studies • Political Science/Government • Teacher Education • Teaching • History • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The James Madison Memorial Junior Fellowship offers up to $24,000 for future secondary school teachers of American history and government.

Deadline:

March 2, 2025

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AB HBCU Scholars Program

Tennessee • Alabama • Virginia • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • West Virginia • District Of Columbia • Accounting • Business Administration • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Economics • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Finance • Psychology • History • Art History • Sociology • World Studies • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Operations Management • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores

The AB HBCU Scholars Program offers $5,000 for eligible undergraduate sophomores at select HBCUs. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Winifred Goldring Award

Geological & Earth Sciences • History • For Women • Graduate Students • Seniors

The Winifred Goldring Award offers up to $2,000 for outstanding female graduate students in paleontology. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

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The Lucille Stoeppler Baker Scholarship

History • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lucille Stoeppler Baker Scholarship awards $1,500 annually to historical anthropology majors with a 3.5 GPA and two recommendations.

Deadline:

August 31, 2025

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Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship

American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • English • Graduate Students

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship offers $30,000 for Ph.D. or Th.D. candidates in humanities and social sciences. Apply with an essay.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

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Huntington Library/Wha Martin Ridge Fellowship For Study In Western History

History • Art History • Graduate Students

The Huntington Library offers a $3,500 fellowship for Ph.D. students in western history. Submit a resume and proposal to apply.

Deadline:

June 14, 2025

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The Dante Prize

Literature • History • Art History • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Dante Prize awards $500 for the best undergraduate essay on Dante Alighieri's life or works. Open to students in the US and Canada.

Deadline:

June 30, 2025

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Kenneth E. Hasbrouck SR. History Scholarship

Art History • History • Foreign Languages • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Kenneth E. Hasbrouck SR. History Scholarship awards $1,000 for studies on Huguenot immigrants' impact on American culture and history.

Deadline:

August 31, 2025

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Lucille Stoeppler Baker Memorial Scholarship

History • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lucille Stoeppler Baker Memorial Scholarship awards $1,500 to history or anthropology majors with a 3.5+ GPA. Apply with recommendations.

Deadline:

August 31, 2025

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Charles E. Peterson Fellowship of SAH Archipedia and the Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Architecture • Art History • History • Graduate Students

The Charles E. Peterson Fellowship offers $2,500 to graduate students in art or architecture fields. Preference for SAH members.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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DAR Centennial Scholarship

History • Graduate Students

The DAR Centennial Scholarship offers $2,500 to two graduate students in historic preservation. Apply with an essay and references.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship

Vermont • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Criminal Justice • Economics • History • International Relations • Philosophy • Political Science/Government • Urban Design • Psychology • High school • Freshmen

Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing social sciences degrees. Apply with FAFSA, essay, and recommendations.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship

Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Age • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible undergraduates and first-year graduates. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Get Up To $21,890

Fellowships in Aerospace History

History • Aerospace • Graduate Students

Fellowships in Aerospace History offer $21,890 for Ph.D. students in history or related fields. Early-career scholars preferred.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Students of History Scholarship

History • Social Sciences • Sociology • Freshmen

The Students of History Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors with a history focus. Essay and recommendations required.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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The Charles J. Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship

History • Conservation • Writing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Charles J. Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for undergraduates in historic preservation and related fields. Apply with an essay.

Deadline:

August 30, 2025

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Dena Epstein Award for Archival and Library Research in American Music

Music • Art History • History • Information Sciences • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Dena Epstein Award supports research in American music archives, open to all applicants based on merit. Award: $250+.

Deadline:

September 10, 2025

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Living Legend Scholarship

North Carolina • History • Social Sciences

The Living Legend Scholarship offers $250+ to Dare County students at College of The Albemarle pursuing cultural heritage with a 2.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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TMCF | MassMutual Corporate Scholarship

Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Mathematics • Economics • Finance • Literature • Art History • History • Cybersecurity • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Physics • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Juniors

MassMutual offers $16,000 scholarships for juniors at TMCF member schools in various fields. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.

Deadline:

May 17, 2025

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Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize

Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • History • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize awards $500 for outstanding work on LGBTQ+ topics or critical studies of sexualities and genders.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

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Houtan Scholarship

History • World Studies • Foreign Languages • Graduate Students

The Houtan Scholarship offers $3,500 annually for students interested in Parsi and Iranian culture. Apply now!

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

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William E. Parrish Scholarship

History • Information Sciences • Literature • Graduate Students

Apply for the William E. Parrish Scholarship for graduate students in History or Library Science-Archives. Award: $750.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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