Social & Human Studies scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best Social & Human Studies scholarships for January 2025.
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Gene Carte Student Paper Competition
Criminal Justice • Law Enforcement • Psychology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Criminology students can enter the Gene Carte Paper Competition for a chance to win up to $500. Submit papers up to 8,000 words.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
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
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
Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
Military • Dentistry • Medicine • Health/Medical Technology • Psychology • Veterinary • Nursing • Counseling • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
The Army HPSP covers full tuition for medical degrees and offers a stipend for active duty officers pursuing healthcare professions.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
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
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
Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship
Psychology • Counseling • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Mental Health • Graduate Students
The Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for master's or doctorate students focused on brain safety and health.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Bisexual Foundation Scholarship Award
Psychology
The Bisexual Foundation Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for graduate students researching bisexuality psychology. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
LexisNexis John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Information Sciences • English • Law
The LexisNexis John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship supports legal information careers with a $250+ award for eligible applicants.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Fellowships in Aerospace History
History • Aerospace
Fellowships in Aerospace History offer $21,890 for Ph.D. students in history or related fields. Early-career scholars preferred.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship
Economics • Social Sciences • World Studies • For Asian students • Graduate Students
The Hsiao Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for graduate students of Asian heritage in social sciences with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
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
Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship
Counseling • Mental Health • Psychology • Graduate Students
The Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship awards $5,000 for graduate projects addressing mental illness stigma through psychological research.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund
Psychology • Graduate Students
The Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund offers a $9,000 grant for research on self-identity and academic achievement for K-8 children.
Deadline:
June 19, 2025
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
CLAGS Fellowship Award
Literature • History • Social Sciences • Psychology
The CLAGS Fellowship offers $2000 to graduate students in LGBTQ studies for dissertation or manuscript work.
Deadline:
November 23, 2025
Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research
Education • Social Sciences • Sociology • Political Science/Government • Economics • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students
The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented graduate students in education research.
Deadline:
December 9, 2025
The Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize
Social Sciences • Sociology • Psychology
Apply for the $1,000 Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize for the best paper on intergroup relations. Don't miss this opportunity!
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Dena Epstein Award for Archival and Library Research in American Music
Music • Art History • History • Information Sciences
The Dena Epstein Award supports research in American music archives, open to all applicants based on merit. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
September 10, 2025
Predoctoral Fellowship For Minorities
World Studies • Communications • Psychology • Science • Foreign Languages • For Native American / American Indian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Graduate Students
The Ford Foundation offers a $27,000 Predoctoral Fellowship for minorities pursuing a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in teaching and research.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Career Development Grants
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Education • Social Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Medicine • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Mathematics • Biology • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Geological & Earth Sciences • Science • STEM • For Women • Graduate Students
Career Development Grants offer up to $12,000 for women AAUW members pursuing further education in various fields.
Deadline:
November 22, 2025
Lou Hochberg Awards - University/College Essay Awards
Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Sociology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win up to $500 for the best research paper on Wilhelm Reich's findings. Submit by photocopy and PDF. Maximum 50 pages.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Mental Health Profession Scholarship
Psychology • Mental Health • Counseling • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mental Health Profession Scholarship awards $1,000 to students overcoming mental health challenges pursuing related degrees.
Deadline:
December 21, 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
TMCF | United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship Program
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The United Health Foundation offers $5,000 scholarships for HBCU students pursuing clinical degrees, focusing on diversity in healthcare.
Deadline:
May 17, 2025
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FAQ
Social & Human Studies scholarships may cover various expenses, including tuition fees, textbooks, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms.
Eligibility criteria for Social & Human Studies scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes community involvement or specific demographic requirements.
Social & Human Studies scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing degrees in fields related to social sciences, humanities, and related disciplines. These scholarships aim to encourage academic excellence and support students in their educational endeavors.
To apply for Social & Human Studies scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit required documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and write a personal statement or essay as specified by the scholarship provider.
In your personal statement for Social & Human Studies scholarships, include your academic achievements, career goals, relevant experiences, and why you are passionate about your field of study. Be sure to convey your unique perspective and motivations.
Yes, many Social & Human Studies scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Social & Human Studies scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
Resources for Social & Human Studies scholarships
Complete guide to the Truman Scholarship
The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious award for college students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in public service fields.
Complete guide to the Mitchell Scholarship
The Mitchell Scholarship provides a one-year stipend for future US leaders to study somewhere in Ireland.
Complete guide to the Churchill Scholarship
The Churchill Scholarship provides college seniors with funding to pursue postgraduate studies at Cambridge in the UK.
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