Social & Human Studies scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 29, 2025Apply below to the best Social & Human Studies scholarships for January 2025.
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The Ruth Benedict Prize
Gender Studies • Graduate Students
The Ruth Benedict Prize awards $250+ for scholarly books on LGBTQ studies from an anthropological perspective.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Sue Marsh Weller Memorial Scholarship Fund
Indiana • Information Sciences • Literature • Graduate Students
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
AP-LS Award for Best Undergraduate Paper
Psychology • Law • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AP-LS Award offers $500 for undergraduates in psychology contributing to research on psychology and law.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Meredith P. Crawford Fellowship
Psychology
The Meredith P. Crawford Fellowship offers $18,000 for graduate students in I-O Psychology with an approved dissertation topic.
Deadline:
July 1, 2025
HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Teacher Education • Teaching • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • STEM • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program supports Black high school seniors with financial need, offering awards of $250+ for eligible students.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
Lerner-Scott Prize
History • Gender Studies • Graduate Students
The Lerner-Scott Prize honors the best doctoral dissertation in U.S. women's history, offering $250+ for qualified submissions.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship
Psychology
The Koppitz Fellowship offers $25,000 to child psychology graduate students with research competence. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
November 27, 2025
Littleton-Griswold Research Grant
History • American Studies • Social Sciences • Law • Graduate Students
The Littleton-Griswold Research Grant supports US legal history research, offering up to $1,000 for eligible AHA members.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Michael Kraus Research Grant In History
American Studies • History • Graduate Students
The Michael Kraus Research Grant supports American colonial history projects with awards up to $800 for AHA members.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Albert J. Beveridge Grant For Research In The History Of The Western Hemisphere
World Studies • American Studies • History • Graduate Students
The AHA offers Albert J. Beveridge Grants for research in Western Hemisphere history, prioritizing advanced students and scholars.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Samuel H. Kress Grants For Research & Publication In Classical Art And Architecture
Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Arts • Graduate Students
The Samuel H. Kress Grant offers $3,000 for research in classical art and architecture for AIA members. Apply with required documents.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
AWIS Distinguished Doctoral Research Scholarship
Science • Psychology • Physics • Chemistry • Mathematics • Engineering • STEM • For Women
AWIS offers a $10,000 scholarship for women in STEM fields. Must be a member and graduating within 2 years. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 4, 2025
The World Is My Parish United Methodist History Research Grant
History • Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students
The World Is My Parish Grant supports research on the United Methodist Church's global development. $500 award available.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
Betty Jeanne Root Fellowship
Social Sciences
The Betty Jeanne Root Fellowship offers $2,000 to KON doctoral students researching human sciences. Apply with two recommendations and an essay.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Kappa Omicron Phi Scholarship
Social Sciences
Apply for the Kappa Omicron Phi Scholarship for KON members conducting undergraduate research. Award: $500.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship
Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health • Arts • For Black and/or African American students • For Pacific Islander students
The Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for African-American/Afro-Caribbean AATA members in art therapy programs.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund
Arts • Counseling • Psychology • Mental Health • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund offers up to $1,000 for AATA student members from ethnic minorities in art therapy programs.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Dr. Ellen G. Horovitz Spiritual Art Therapy Scholarship
Arts • Counseling • Mental Health • Psychology
The Dr. Ellen G. Horovitz Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for AATA members interested in Spiritual Art Therapy and mind/body practices.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Pearlie Roberson Award
Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Pearlie Roberson Award offers up to $1,000 for art therapy projects focusing on multicultural aspects. Open to AATA members.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Irene Rosner David Medical Art Therapy Scholarship
Arts • Counseling • Psychology • Mental Health
The Irene Rosner David Medical Art Therapy Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for graduate students in art therapy programs.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Rawley Silver Award for Excellence
Arts • Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health
The Rawley Silver Award offers up to $1,000 for graduate art therapy students with a 3.5 GPA. Apply through the American Art Therapy Association.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Catherine Prelinger Award
History
The CCWH offers a $20,000 award for scholars with non-traditional academic paths to support contributions to women's history.
Deadline:
May 14, 2025
The TCA Gareth Morgan Student Teacher Scholarship
Texas • Teaching • Education • Foreign Languages
Apply for the $500 TCA Gareth Morgan Student Teacher Scholarship for Latin certification in Texas. GPA requirements apply.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Condon Prize for Best Student Essay in Psychological Anthropology
Psychology
Apply for the Condon Prize for Best Student Essay in Psychological Anthropology and win $500 for your college expenses.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
The Catharine Macaulay Prize
Sociology
The Catharine Macaulay Prize awards $500 for graduate papers on feminist or gender studies related to 18th-century culture.
Deadline:
September 1, 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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