Literature scholarships - Jan '25

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.

Humane Studies Fellowship

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

MMUF Travel and Research Grants

World Studies • Conservation • Writing • History • Literature • Geological & Earth Sciences • English • Film • Music • Foreign Languages • Sociology • Theatre/Performing Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students

MMUF Travel & Research Grants offer up to $5,000 for graduate students in select fields. Apply with a personal statement and research plan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.