History Scholarships

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• Media Fellows Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJune 28, 2026

The Washington Media Scholars Foundation provides the opportunity for college students to gain firsthand knowledge of the public policy advertising world through scholarship and networking opportunities. The Media Fellows program is the Foundation’s essay-based scholarship program, striving to provide financial assistance to undergraduate college students with interests at the intersection of

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• L. Ron Hubbard Writers of The Future Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2026

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience. Entrants retain all publication rights. Scholarship Details Merit-based Up to $5,000 available Quarterly opportunities for submission, with one grand prize winner per

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• CHS Fellowships in Hellenic Studies

• Amount$25,000
• DeadlineNovember 15, 2026

The CHS Fellowships in Hellenic Studies encourages and supports postdoctoral research of the highest quality on topics related to ancient Greek civilization. The program offers options for individual and collaborative proposals, and provides for flexibility in terms of residency at the CHS (Washington, DC) and levels of financial support. The program aims to foster interaction among researchers

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• Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies

• Amount$30,000
• DeadlineJanuary 9, 2027

The Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies supports Ph.D. and Post-doctoral candidates pursuing advanced study in the Holocaust. Supported research can include: the immediate historical context in which the Holocaust took place; political, economic, legal, religious or socio-cultural aspects; ethical and moral implications; or other related, relevant topics. Candidates can be studying

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• GWCF National Scholarship Competition

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027

We award a variety of scholarships every year. Each scholarship will be paid, as long as the student meets the requirements of the college chosen. Students planning to attend one of the Military Academies or who have been awarded full four-year tuition scholarships will be eligible for an award. Eligibility High school senior US citizen Planning a career of service to the United

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• Boren Scholarships

• Amount$25,000
• DeadlineJanuary 28, 2027

Boren Scholarships, a prestigious initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. In exchange for

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• DAR Centennial Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027

The DAR Centennial Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students pursuing a course of graduate study in the field of historic preservation at a college or university in the United States. This scholarship was established from a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Centennial Pin. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and must also attend or plan to attend an accredited college

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• Michael T. and Mary L. Cloyd Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027

Applicants for DAR scholarships must be citizens of the United States. Applicants must also attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required, however, applicants may want to reach out to a DAR chapter in their area for help with their applications. Applicants should submit their scholarship applications using the DAR's new

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• Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027

The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two deserving college juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States who is pursuing a major in political science, history, government, or economics. This is a one-time award in the amount of $5,000. Scholarship Details One-time award of $5,000 Open to college juniors and seniors

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• The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027

The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United

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• DAR Dr. Aura-Lee A. & James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027

The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school students who will pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History and American Government. Scholarship Details Annual award of $2,000, renewable for up to four years Intended for students pursuing at least 24

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• ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship

• Amount$35,000
• DeadlineFebruary 12, 2027

The ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship provides qualified applicants a 9-month, full-time opportunity to work in Washington D.C. on legislative issues and public policies. To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must satisfy a number of qualifications. Among them, you must be Islamic and must have graduated with a degree, either undergrad or graduate, from an accredited university. Read

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• ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship

• Amount$15,000
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2027

Too many college students feel isolated or attacked for questioning progressive orthodoxy and the ever-narrowing range of debate on campus. We introduce them to the American tradition of liberty and to a vibrant community of students and scholars. Our students get an education and a community they don’t find at their universities. And in the process they become articulate voices for the

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• ISF Film Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

To be eligible for the ISF Film Scholarship, applicants must: be Muslim or active members of the Muslim community; be enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August (or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S); be an undergraduate (at least an incoming junior or senior) or of graduate standing (master's,

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• ISF Policy Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

To be eligible for the ISF Policy Scholarship, applicants must: be Muslim or active members of the Muslim community; be enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August (or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S); be an undergraduate (at least an incoming junior or senior) or of graduate standing (master's,

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• ISF Law Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

To be eligible for the ISF Law Scholarship, applicants must: be Muslim or active members of the Muslim community; be enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August (or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S); be an undergraduate (an current senior) or an incoming 1L, 2L, or 3L; be pursuing a supported major

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• Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2027

The Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship's mission is to empower exceptional graduating high school seniors from King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington state by providing financial support for their college education within the state. Scholarship Details Available to graduating seniors from public high schools in certain counties in Washington state Scholarships are renewable for

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• JSU Lovett Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineVaries

The Jacksonville State University Foundation awards the Lovett Scholarship annually. Established by Mr. Opal R. and Ms. Opal A. Lovett for a deserving student majoring in History, English, or Art who has achieved sophomore or above status. Mr. Lovett was the University's Photographer prior to his retirement. Ms. Lovett taught in the English Department prior to her retirement. Ms. Lovett is an

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• Ashbrook Scholar Program

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineVaries

The Ashbrook Scholarship is an annual and renewable scholarship to Ashland University, awarded solely on merit to the most promising students majoring or minoring in Political Science, Political Economy, or History. Scholarship Details Annual, renewable scholarship awarded based on merit Open to students majoring or minoring in Political Science, Political Economy, or History