Social & Human Studies scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 07, 2025Apply below to the best Social & Human Studies scholarships for February 2025.
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Social Issues Dissertation Award
Psychology • Graduate Students
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
APF Graduate Student Scholarships
Psychology • Graduate Students
APF Graduate Student Scholarships provide up to $5,000 for psychology research. Apply with a form, recommendation, and project outline.
Deadline:
June 26, 2025
Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarships
Psychology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Seven $5,000 scholarships for undergraduate psychology students with financial need and a 3.5 GPA. Apply with essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
July 10, 2025
The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity Scholarship for Emerging Scholars
Psychology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity offers up to $1,000 for undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented communities of color
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
James F. Reville Scholarship
Social Work • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Psychology • Mental Health • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The James F. Reville Scholarship offers $3,000 for New York residents pursuing careers in developmental disabilities fields. Apply online!
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
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!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Medical Research Scholarships
Dentistry • Medicine • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Psychology • Healthcare Assistant • Pre-Med • Pre-Dental • Nursing • For Women • Graduate Students
Apply for Medical Research Scholarships: 3 awards of $2,500 for advanced medical degree students or nursing undergraduates.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Agnes E. Vaghi Scholarship
Foreign Languages • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Agnes E. Vaghi Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for outstanding female Italian American undergraduates in Italian, English, or journalism.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Cedar Award
Psychology • 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
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
LexisNexis John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Information Sciences • English • Law • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The LexisNexis John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship supports legal information careers with a $250+ award for eligible applicants.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Annual Student Essay Prizes
Sociology • World Studies • Foreign Languages • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Enter the Annual Student Essay Prizes by the Society for Linguistic Anthropology for a chance to win up to $500. Submit your essay now!
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Building Better Futures Grant Program
Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Finance • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Social Sciences • Social Work • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Sociology • Economics • Urban Design • Mathematics • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Climate Sciences • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors • Graduates
The Building Better Futures Grant Program offers $5,000 to HBCU graduates for career support. Minimum GPA of 2.75 required.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Baccalaureate Scholarship
Washington • 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 • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores
Deadline:
February 26, 2025
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
California • Arizona • Nevada • Illinois • World Studies • Foreign Languages • For Catholic students • Freshmen
The Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for eligible Roman Catholic students of Italian descent in select states.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Phi Alpha Theta Doctoral Scholarship
History • Information Sciences • Literature • Graduate Students
Phi Alpha Theta offers a Doctoral Scholarship up to $1,000 for Ph.D. students in History or Library Science-Archives.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke Scholarship
Marketing • Counseling • Healthcare-Related • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Social Sciences • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke Scholarship offers $500 to Phi U members in baccalaureate programs based on academic and extracurricular achievements.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Tommie J. Hamner Scholarship
Marketing • Counseling • Healthcare-Related • Finance • Social Sciences • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Tommie J. Hamner Scholarship offers $500 to Phi U members in family and consumer sciences. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Geraldine Clewell Scholarship
Economics • Marketing • Social Sciences • Finance • Hospitality • Other Trades/Crafts • Counseling • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Geraldine Clewell Scholarship offers up to $500 for Phi U members in family and consumer sciences based on academic and extracurricular achievements.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
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 • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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 28, 2025
Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant
Psychology • Graduate Students
The Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant offers $10,000 for research on psychological pain and stigma in adults with visible disabilities.
Deadline:
October 2, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
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FAQ
Common mistakes to avoid when applying for Social & Human Studies scholarships include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials.
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.
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.
Yes, many Social & Human Studies scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary by scholarship. It's essential to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
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.
To increase your chances of winning a Social & Human Studies scholarship, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, crafting a compelling personal statement, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and applying to multiple scholarships.
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.
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.
You can find Social & Human Studies scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which provides a comprehensive database of available scholarships tailored to your field of study.
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.
When writing your application for Social & Human Studies scholarships, be clear and concise, highlight your passion for the field, and provide specific examples of your achievements and goals. Tailor your application to each scholarship's requirements.
Common documents required for Social & Human Studies scholarships include your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and sometimes proof of financial need.
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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