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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
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
Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program
Transportation/Logistics • Mathematics • Science • Engineering • Architecture • Environmental Engineering • Pre-Med • Psychology • Foreign Languages • Literature • Freshmen
Fontana Transport Inc. offers a $5,000 scholarship for first-gen seniors pursuing degrees in various fields. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
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
Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship
Oregon • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Film • Photography • Writing • Literature • Architecture • Studio Arts • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for Oregon residents pursuing fine arts or humanities degrees. Requires three essays. Award: 250+.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
New York Women In Communications Foundation Scholarship
New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Connecticut • New York • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • English • Film • Journalism • Marketing • Public Relations • Literature • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NY Women In Communications Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in communications fields with a 3.2 GPA.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Spectrum Scholarship Program
Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Literature • Digital Communications/Media • 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 • Graduate Students
Spectrum Scholarship Program offers up to $5,000 for diverse students in library and information studies programs.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
L. Ron Hubbard Writers Of The Future Contest Award
Writing • Literature • Graduate Students • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors
The L. Ron Hubbard Writers Of The Future Contest awards amateur writers for sci-fi and fantasy stories, offering up to $5,000 in prizes.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Communications • English • Literature • Journalism • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for students in Journalism, English Writing, or Communication from the Pittsburgh area.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Ralph and Fanny Ellison Scholarship
New York • Oklahoma • Literature • Music • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Ralph and Fanny Ellison Scholarship provides up to $10,000 for college students in Literature or Music from NY and OK with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
January 15, 2025
Irene Adler Prize
Writing • Literature • Journalism • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Irene Adler Prize offers a $1,000 scholarship for women in journalism, creative writing, or literature. Essay required.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Beinecke Scholarship Program
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
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
Local Media Consortium Scholarship
Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Literature • Film • Radio & Television • Communications • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Local Media Consortium Scholarship offers $2,500 for full-time journalism students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with transcripts and a recommendation.
Deadline:
March 28, 2025
Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship
Arts • Communications • English • Literature • Film • Studio Arts • Journalism • Photography • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in arts fields. Submit an essay and three photos to apply.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Katrin Lamon Fellowship
Literature • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students
The Katrin Lamon Fellowship supports American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in literature and communication with awards up to $30,000.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Elizabeth Furber Fellowship – Women studying Creative Fine Arts
Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • Art History • Music • Writing • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Interior Design • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Graduate Students
The Elizabeth Furber Fellowship offers $5,000 to American Indian and Alaska Native women in Creative Fine Arts graduate programs.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
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
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
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
William Mayer Scholarship
New York • World Studies • Literature • Foreign Languages • Graduate Students
The William Mayer Scholarship offers up to $2000 for NYS students pursuing a Master's in Latin education. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Nebraska High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest
Nebraska • English • Literature • Freshmen • High school
High school students compete in the Nebraska Oratorical Contest for scholarships up to $1,000. Local to state-level competitions.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
JASNA Essay Contest
Writing • Literature • English • High school
Enter the JASNA Essay Contest for a chance to win up to $1,000 by exploring the relevance of Jane Austen's novels today.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
ALA Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship
Literature • Graduate Students
The ALA Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship awards $3,000 to library staff pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship
Information Sciences • Literature • Graduate Students
The Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship offers $4,000 for students specializing in children's library work. ALA-accredited school required.
Deadline:
September 1, 2025
REFORMA Scholarship
Information Sciences • Literature • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Graduate Students
The REFORMA Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for Spanish-speaking students in Library and Information Science with a B average.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
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
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
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
Mary V. Gaver Scholarship
Information Sciences • Literature • Graduate Students
The Mary V. Gaver Scholarship offers $3,000 for U.S./Canadian citizens pursuing an MLS in youth services. Apply with references and transcripts.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
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
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
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
Arnold W. and Janet L. Avery Scholarship
Connecticut • Engineering • STEM • English • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Biology • Literature • High school • Freshmen
The Arnold W. and Janet L. Avery Scholarship offers $500 for Fitch High School seniors pursuing various majors.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
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
Phi Alpha Theta Doctoral Scholarship
History • Information Sciences • Literature • Graduate Students
Phi Alpha Theta offers a Doctoral Scholarship up to $1,000 for Ph.D. students in History or Library Science-Archives.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Pennsylvania Library Association MLS Scholarships
Pennsylvania • Information Sciences • Literature • Science • Graduate Students
Pennsylvania Library Association offers $2,000 scholarships for ALA-accredited Library Science Master's students in PA.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
The John Pine Memorial Award
History • Literature • Graduate Students
The John Pine Memorial Award offers $1,000 to Ph.D. students in History or Library Science-Archives who are Phi Alpha Theta members.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Sandy Ulm Scholarships
Florida • Information Sciences • Literature • Education • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Sandy Ulm Scholarships support FAME members in Florida pursuing Library Science or Educational Media with a $250+ award.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Margaret and Eugene Halligan NJCL Scholarship
History • Literature • Foreign Languages • Freshmen
The Halligan NJCL Scholarship offers $1,500 for NJCL members pursuing classics in college, with a focus on teaching Greek or Latin.
Deadline:
February 2, 2025
Schallek Awards
History • Literature • Graduate Students
The Schallek Awards provide $2,000 for five annual dissertation projects on late-medieval Britain. Open to US citizens and residents.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
William C. Johnson Distinguished Scholarship
English • Literature • Writing • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The William C. Johnson Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for English students with a 3.5 GPA and leadership experience. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Sigma Tau Delta Graduate Scholarships
English • Literature • Writing • Graduate Students
Sigma Tau Delta offers a $4,000 Graduate Scholarship for English-related programs. Applicants must show academic and community service.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Howard Hughes Corporation Community Scholarship
New York • Maryland • Texas • Nevada • Hawaii • Human Resources • Communications • Management • English • Literature • Civil Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Finance • Economics • Marketing • Accounting • Digital Communications/Media • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Howard Hughes Corporation Community Scholarship offers $5,000 for residents pursuing specific majors with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 13, 2025
Belle Gould NJCL Scholarship
History • Literature • Foreign Languages • Freshmen
The Belle Gould NJCL Scholarship offers $1,500 for NJCL members pursuing classics in college, with a focus on teaching Greek or Latin.
Deadline:
February 2, 2025
Red And Rhea Miller NJCL Scholarship
History • Literature • Foreign Languages • Freshmen
The Red And Rhea Miller NJCL Scholarship offers $1,500 for NJCL members pursuing classics in college, with a focus on teaching.
Deadline:
February 2, 2025
Jessie Chambers NJCL Scholarship
History • Literature • Freshmen
The Jessie Chambers NJCL Scholarship offers $1,500 for NJCL members pursuing classics in college, with a focus on teaching Greek or Latin.
Deadline:
February 2, 2025
ALSC Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship
Information Sciences • Literature • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • High school
The BTSB Scholarship offers $8,000 for individuals pursuing an MLS or advanced degree in library services for children.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
APALA Scholarship
Information Sciences • Literature • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Graduate Students
The APALA Scholarship offers $2,000 to Asian or Pacific students in library science master's or doctoral programs. Membership required.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
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