History scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best History scholarships for February 2025.
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Fellowships in Aerospace History
History • Aerospace • Graduate Students
Fellowships in Aerospace History offer $21,890 for Ph.D. students in history or related fields. Early-career scholars preferred.
Deadline:
April 1, 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
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 • Graduate Students
The CLAGS Fellowship offers $2000 to graduate students in LGBTQ studies for dissertation or manuscript work.
Deadline:
November 23, 2025
Kenneth E. Hasbrouck SR. History Scholarship
Art History • History • Foreign Languages • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Kenneth E. Hasbrouck SR. History Scholarship awards $1,000 for studies on Huguenot immigrants' impact on American culture and history.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
Dena Epstein Award for Archival and Library Research in American Music
Music • Art History • History • Information Sciences • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dena Epstein Award supports research in American music archives, open to all applicants based on merit. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
September 10, 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
Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize
Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • History • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize awards $500 for outstanding work on LGBTQ+ topics or critical studies of sexualities and genders.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Houtan Scholarship
History • World Studies • Foreign Languages • Graduate Students
The Houtan Scholarship offers $3,500 annually for students interested in Parsi and Iranian culture. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
The Whitaker Foundation Art Scholarship Fund
Arts • Arts Management • Art History • History • Age • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Whitaker Foundation Art Scholarship Fund offers $2000 to support art students in watercolor and museum studies. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Colbert "Bud" Baker Memorial Scholarship
Art History • History • Health Education • Education • Teacher Education • Law • Foreign Languages • For Native American / American Indian students • Juniors • Seniors
The Colbert 'Bud' Baker Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for juniors/seniors majoring in history, education, or pre-law.
Deadline:
October 7, 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
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
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
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
Gertrude E. Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship
Art History • Arts • History • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Gertrude E. Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship awards $5,000 to four students of New Paltz Huguenot descent. Apply with recommendations.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
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
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
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
General Research Grant
Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Sociology • Graduate Students
The Leakey Foundation offers up to $15,000 for research on human origins for advanced doctoral students and established scientists.
Deadline:
January 9, 2026
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
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
William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship
Washington • Social Sciences • Sociology • Philosophy • Arts • History • Art History • Foreign Languages • Literature • English • High school
The William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship offers $250+ to Sprague High School seniors pursuing humanities or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 3, 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
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
FAQ
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials.
When writing your application, be clear and concise, highlight your passion for history, demonstrate your academic achievements, and tailor your personal statement to reflect the scholarship's values.
History scholarships can cover various expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses, depending on the scholarship's terms.
Yes, many History scholarships are open to international students, but it's essential to check the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
To apply for History scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit required documents such as transcripts and essays, and sometimes attend an interview.
To increase your chances, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, writing a compelling personal statement, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and applying to multiple scholarships.
Eligibility criteria for History scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic requirements.
Yes, many History scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find History scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, university financial aid offices, and dedicated scholarship websites like Mos.
History scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing studies in history or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
In your personal statement for History scholarships, include your passion for history, relevant experiences, academic goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational aspirations.
Resources for History scholarships
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