Social & Human Studies scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

Apply below to the best Social & Human Studies scholarships for January 2025.

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Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. Undergraduate Scholarship

Washington • 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 • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Music • Physics • Science • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

Zonta Club of D.C. offers up to $5,000 scholarships for women pursuing undergraduate degrees with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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TMCF | BetterHelp Graduate Scholarship

Counseling • Psychology • Social Work • Social Sciences • For Black and/or African American students

The TMCF | BetterHelp Graduate Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for African American graduate students in Counseling or related fields.

Deadline:

May 12, 2025

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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

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Division 56 CHANGE Grant

Psychology • Counseling • Graduate Students • Graduates

The Division 56 CHANGE Grant offers up to $1,866 for projects combating systemic racism and discrimination. Apply with an essay.

Deadline:

October 9, 2025

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APF/Division 54 Lizette Peterson-Homer Injury Prevention Grant

Psychology

The APF/Division 54 Grant offers $5,000 for research on preventing injuries in youth. Open to students and faculty at accredited universities.

Deadline:

October 14, 2025

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Louis Pelzer Memorial Award

American Studies • History • Graduate Students

The Louis Pelzer Memorial Award honors graduate essays on U.S. history, offering a $500 prize for outstanding work.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

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Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke Scholarship

Marketing • Counseling • Healthcare-Related • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Social Sciences • Other Trades/Crafts

The Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke Scholarship offers $500 to Phi U members in baccalaureate programs based on academic and extracurricular achievements.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Tommie J. Hamner Scholarship

Marketing • Counseling • Healthcare-Related • Finance • Social Sciences • Other Trades/Crafts

The Tommie J. Hamner Scholarship offers $500 to Phi U members in family and consumer sciences. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Geraldine Clewell Scholarship

Economics • Marketing • Social Sciences • Finance • Hospitality • Other Trades/Crafts • Counseling • Healthcare-Related

The Geraldine Clewell Scholarship offers up to $500 for Phi U members in family and consumer sciences based on academic and extracurricular achievements.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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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

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Robert D. Kruse Memorial Scholarship

Psychology • Mental Health • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Dentistry • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Food & Nutrition

The Robert D. Kruse Memorial Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for full-time health science students in their final year with a 2.5 GPA.

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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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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Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship

Sociology • Law • Education • Graduate Students

The Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship supports JACL members pursuing graduate studies in human rights, civil rights, sociology, law, or education.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship

Sociology • World Studies • Political Science/Government • History • Economics • International Relations • Public Policy & Administration • Criminal Justice • Law • Social Work • Geological & Earth Sciences • Psychology • Graduate Students

The Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship offers $2,500 for graduate students in social sciences. Requires an essay and three recommendations.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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Charles Hall Grandgent Award

Literature • Graduate Students

The Charles Hall Grandgent Award offers $750 for the best essay on Dante Alighieri by graduate students in the US and Canada.

Deadline:

June 30, 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, 2025

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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, 2025

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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, 2025

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Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant For Research In European, African, Or Asian History

History • World Studies • Graduate Students

The Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant offers up to $1,500 for AHA members researching European, African, or Asian history.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Scholarship Program

Vermont • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Arts • Economics • Education • Energy • Environmental Science • Conservation • Geological & Earth Sciences • Mathematics • Nursing • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Sociology • 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 • Community Service • High school • Freshmen

The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Scholarship offers $1,000 to Vermont seniors pursuing degrees in various fields. Apply with FAFSA and essays.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Nebraska Paralegal Association Student Scholarships

Nebraska • Business Administration • Management • English • History • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Criminal Justice • Accounting • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

Nebraska Paralegal Association offers $500 scholarships for paralegal students in accredited Nebraska programs. Essay and recommendation required.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Bisexual Foundation Scholarships

Psychology • Graduate Students

The Bisexual Foundation Scholarships offer up to $1,000 for graduate students researching bisexuality psychology. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

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Steven Cutter Award

New Hampshire • Maine • Nursing • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Medicine • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Dentistry • Psychology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Steven Cutter Award offers up to $5,000 for health-related students from specific NH and ME towns. Apply with an essay and test scores.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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DCAS Scholarship

New York • Agriculture • Horticulture • Sociology • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The DCAS Scholarship awards $2,500 to Dutchess County students in agriculture or horticulture with community service involvement.

Deadline:

May 11, 2025

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Division 45 Student Travel Award

Psychology

The Division 45 Student Travel Award offers $1,000 for psychology students to attend the APA Annual Convention. Apply now!

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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.

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