The lists in the right sidebar are of external scholarship and fellowship programs available to graduate students. The lists are organized according to the programs available at CGU, but students should check all lists and sections for any applicable fellowships or grants. Please be aware that most of the funding opportunities are highly competitive, and that application deadlines vary throughout the year. Most of the listings include hyperlinks for more information. These are not exhaustive lists. Please check with your respective school for funding opportunities that may be available within the department.
American Council of Learned Societies Fellowships (September) ACLS invites research proposals from scholars in all disciplines of the humanities and interpretive social sciences. Due to repercussions the pandemic had on emerging, untenured scholars, the fellowships this cycle are solely for untenured scholars who have earned the PhD within eight years of the application deadline. Applications can be from scholars pursuing research on topics grounded in any time period, world region, or humanistic methodology. The ultimate goal of the project should be a major piece of scholarly work by the applicant, which can take the form of a monograph, articles, publicly-engaged humanities project, digital research project, critical edition, or other scholarly resources. The fellowships support projects at any stage of development – beginning, middle, or end. This program does not fund works of fiction (e.g., novels or films), textbooks, straightforward translation, or pedagogical projects. https://www.acls.org/competitions/acls-fellowships/
Asian Cultural Council, Graduate Scholarships
ACC gives a small number of scholarships each year to international students who have been admitted to a graduate degree program in the United States in one of the eligible disciplines. This funding may be used for travel and living expenses, but will not be sufficient to cover full tuition costs. For more information: https://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/our-work/programs/fellowships-and-grants
Boston College African and African Diaspora Studies
Boston College’s African & African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) announces its dissertation fellowship competition. Scholars working in any discipline in the Social Sciences or Humanities, with projects focusing on any topic within African and/or African Diaspora Studies, are eligible to apply. We seek applicants pursuing innovative, preferably interdisciplinary, projects in dialogue with critical issues and trends within the field. https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/sites/aads/fellowships/dissertation-fellowship.html
Cardenas Markets Foundation Scholarship Program (March/April Deadline)
The Cardenas Markets Foundation Scholarship Program awards money to outstanding students seeking traditional and non-traditional college degrees, including students going into qualified vocational programs, GED graduates, or graduate students working on advanced degrees. Scholarship recipients receive help finance their tuition and are selected on their academic qualifications, financial need, and leadership attributes. Students, regardless of citizenship/immigration status, are encouraged to apply if they reside in an area where Cardenas Markets has a presence. For more information: https://www.cardenasmarkets.com/about/foundation/scholarships/
Chateaubriand Fellowship Program, Humanities & Social Sciences (January Deadline)
Grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States for PhD students from American universities who seek to engage in research in France. Applicants are not limited to U.S. citizens but may not be French. For more information: https://www.chateaubriand-fellowship.org/
The Community Foundation (April Deadline)
The Fund provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from the Inland Empire. For more information: https://www.iegives.org/students/overview/
Coordinating Council for Women in History (CCWH), Ida B. Wells Graduate Student Award (June 15 Deadline)
The CCWH Ida B. Wells Graduate Student Fellowship is an annual award of $1,000 given to a graduate student working on a historical dissertation that interrogates race and gender, not necessarily in a history department. The award is intended to support either a crucial stage of research or the final year of writing. For more information: https://theccwh.org/ccwh-awards/wells-graduate-student-fellowship/ https://theccwh.org/awards
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (April 1 Deadline)
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level and who are active in the progressive movement. The maximum grant available from the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund is $15,000 per year. For more information: https://www.davisputter.org/
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), German Academic Exchange Service Grants Program (Varying Deadlines) You already hold a Bachelor’s degree from a US-American higher education institution and are looking to continue your education in Germany? Look no further: From study stays, to longer research periods, as well as scholarship opportunities or full degrees – there is a DAAD USA scholarship for almost everything. Research Grants are awarded to highly qualified candidates who have completed a Master’s degree or diploma, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research. For more information:
https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/graduate-opportunities/research-grants/
Fahs-Beck Fund for Research and Experimentation, Fahs-Beck Scholars Grant (April & November Deadlines)
Grants of up to $5,000 are available to help support dissertation expenses of doctoral students in the United States and Canada whose studies have the potential for adding significantly to knowledge about problems in the functioning or well-being of children, adults, couples, families or communities, or about interventions designed to prevent or alleviate such problems. The research for which funding is requested must focus on the United States or Canada or on a comparison between the United States or Canada and one or more other countries. For more information: http://www.fahsbeckfund.org/grant_programs.html
Ford Foundation, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Fellowships (December Deadline)
Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the ethnic and racial diversity of the nation’s colleges and university faculties, maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Administered by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the foundation’s pre-doctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral fellowships are awarded to individuals who show superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. There are three types of fellowships available through the program. For more information: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/ford-foundation-fellowship-programs
Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, Carter Manny Award (November Deadline)
Since the Carter Manny Award’s establishment in 1996, over $775,000 has been awarded in recognition of outstanding doctoral students whose work represents some of the most innovative and advanced scholarship. The award assists students enrolled in graduate programs in architecture, art history, the fine arts, humanities and the social sciences working on topics related to architecture. The Graham Foundation offers two Carter Manny Awards : a research award for a student at the research stage of the doctoral dissertation and a writing award for a student at the writing stage of the doctoral dissertation. The research award is acknowledged with up to $15,000 and the writing award is acknowledged with up to $20,000. For more information: http://www.grahamfoundation.org/grant_programs?mode=award&sub_mode=overview
Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy (December 1 Deadline) The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant aims to support emerging scholars through small grants, to promote scholarship with a social policy application, and to encourage projects that address contemporary issues in the social sciences. Grants are based solely on merit. Each is worth a total of $7,500; $5,000 is awarded initially and $2,500 upon completion of the project. Applicants must be current PhD candidates who are working on their dissertation and must have defended their dissertation proposal or had their topic approved by their department. For more information: https://www.horowitz-foundation.org/grant-info
The Huntington Library, Fellowships (November 15 – Past)
The Huntington is an independent research center with holdings in British and American history, literature, art history and the history of science and medicine. The Huntington awards over one hundred fellowships for the academic year. These fellowships derive from a variety of funding sources and have different terms. For more information: http://www.huntington.org/fellowships/
Institute for Humane Studies, Conference Accelerator Grants (Rolling Applications) Humane Studies Fellowship (HSF) Conference Accelerator Grants are designed for master’s and PhD students who haven’t advanced to candidacy. These grants provide $2,000 to support the work of developing a paper into a conference presentation. HSF awards give you access to other IHS opportunities including mentorship, job market support, in-person and online events, and much more. You’ll also get connected to our diverse community of scholars advancing the science of liberty. For more information: https://www.theihs.org/funding-opportunities/?modal-id=modal-17915
Institute for Humane Studies, Graduate Sabbatical Grants (Rolling Applications; RENEWABLE) Provides up to $15,000 to graduate students and postdocs to buy out teaching responsibilities for a semester. These grants are highly competitive and can be renewed. Applicants for Humane Studies Fellowship awards must be enrolled in an MA or PhD program or be undertaking a post-doctoral fellowship. Previous applicants and winners are welcome to apply. Prior participation in IHS programs is not required. The fellowship is open to students and postdocs at any university. International students are eligible; however, preference is given to applicants who live or study in North America or the United Kingdom. Qualifying fields of study include economics, political science, philosophy, law, history, sociology, and similar disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Applicants must have published previously or have an article currently under review. For more information: https://www.theihs.org/funding-opportunities/?modal-id=modal-17803
Institute for Humane Studies, The Hayek Fund (Rolling Applications) The Hayek Fund is a year-round fund that supports graduate students and faculty who are researching and teaching ideas within the classical liberal tradition. Applications are assessed and awarded on a rolling basis. All scholars engaged in research or teaching at an accredited college or university may apply for funding. The ideal candidate is eager to pursue or continue a career in academia and contribute to the classical liberal intellectual tradition through their scholarship. Applicants will be notified of their award decision within six weeks of submission. For more information: https://www.theihs.org/funding-opportunities/?modal-id=modal-17521
Institute for Humane Studies, Publication Accelerator Grants (Rolling Applications) Humane Studies Fellowship (HSF) Publication Accelerator Grants provide $5,000 to support students and postdocs with an established publishing record who commit to submitting an article to a well-regarded journal within the next six months. HSF awards give you access to other IHS opportunities including mentorship, job market support, in-person and online events, and much more. You’ll also get connected to our diverse community of scholars advancing the science of liberty. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We suggest that you apply no later than April 15 if you seek a grant for summer funding. Applicants will be notified of their award within eight weeks of submission. For more information: https://www.theihs.org/funding-opportunities/?modal-id=modal-17875
K. Matsushita Foundation, Research Grants (May Deadline) The Grants awarded by the K. Matsushita Foundation are provided to assist original and challenging international research, which meets social and academic demands in humanities and social sciences. Students in doctoral programs and researchers within five years of completion of doctoral programs are eligible to apply. For more information: http://matsushita-konosuke-zaidan.or.jp/en/works/research/promotion_research_01.html
LUCE/ACLS Dissertation Fellowship in American Art ACLS invites applications for Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art, which support graduate students pursuing research on the history of art and visual culture of the United States, including all aspects of Native American art, and who are at any stage of PhD dissertation research or writing. ACLS believes that humanistic scholarship benefits from inclusivity of voices, perspectives, narratives, and subjects that have historically been underrepresented in academe. We also believe that diversity enhances the scholarly enterprise, and we encourage applications from PhD candidates from all degree-granting institutions in the United States. https://www.acls.org/competitions/luce-acls-dissertation-fellowships-in-american-art/
LUCE/ACLS Program in Religion, Journalism & International Affairs Collaborative Programming Grants (February Deadline) ACLS invites proposals for Collaborative Programming Grants offered by the Luce/ACLS Program in Religion, Journalism & International Affairs, made possible by the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation. The program aims to deepen public understanding of religion by advancing innovative scholarship on religion in international contexts, equipping individual scholars and institutions of higher education with the capacities to connect their work to journalism and the media, and engaging audiences beyond the academy. https://www.acls.org/competitions/luce-acls-program-in-religion-journalism-international-affairs-collaborative-programming-grants/
Marshall Scholarships (September Deadline) Opportunity to Study in the U.K.Subject: Unrestricted. Eligibility: Open only to United States citizens who (at the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2021, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2018.NB: Persons already studying for or holding a British degree or degree-equivalent qualification are not eligible to apply for a Marshall Scholarship. https://www.marshallscholarship.org/the-scholarship
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships (October Deadline) ACLS invites applications for Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships, which provide a year of support for doctoral students preparing to embark on innovative dissertation research projects. This program is made possible by a grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships support graduate students in the humanities and social sciences who show promise of leading their fields in important new directions. The fellowships are designed to intervene at the formative stage of dissertation development, before research and writing are advanced. The program seeks to expand the range of research methodologies, formats, and areas of inquiry traditionally considered suitable for the dissertation, with a particular focus on supporting scholars who can build a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable academy. The program supports projects that push the traditional approaches and forms of dissertation research in new directions. The strongest applications will show evidence of thoughtful plans for engaging the sources, resources, scholars, and communities – on campus and/or off – necessary to advance their projects. https://www.acls.org/competitions/mellon-acls-dissertation-innovation-fellowship/
The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program (January Deadline) The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program application window opens Sept. 15 and closes Jan. 15. Contact us if you’d like to know more about the scholarship program. The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $140,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals. https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we- do/scholarships/us-scholarships/
Mesothelioma.com Scholarship (March Deadline)
Mesothelioma.com is proud to award $4,000 to one student whose life has been impacted by cancer. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to college students in their pursuit of higher education. If you’ve battled a form of cancer yourself, or witnessed a loved one receiving treatment, we want to hear your story. https://www.mesothelioma.com/scholarship/
MPOWER Financing, Global Citizen Scholarship (January Deadline) MPOWER Financing is committed to expanding access to higher education and also creating globally-minded, multilingual, culturally-competent graduates poised to take on the world’s most pressing problems in science, technology, business and public policy. For the November cycle, one $5,000 grand prize scholarship will be awarded to the most outstanding applicant worldwide. An additional four $3,000 regional scholarships will be awarded to one student from each of the following countries: India, Asia (excluding India), Latin America/Caribbean, and Africa. For more information: https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/scholarships- global-citizen
National Endowment for the Humanities (Varying Deadlines)
The NEH has a number of fellowship and award programs dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. For more information: http://www.neh.gov/grants
Orangewood Foundation Advanced Studies Scholarship (April Deadline)
Orangewood Foundation Advanced Studies Fund Scholarship provides assistance to former Orange County, CA dependents seeking an advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, Certification, etc). The award amount varies, typically between $2,500 – $10,000 per academic year. The scholarship is disbursed two times during the academic year. For more information: https://m.scholarships.com/scholarship- directory/grade-point-average/minimum-grade-point-average-from-1-0-to-2-0/orangewood-foundation-advanced-studies-scholarship
Rotary Foundation, Peace Center Fellowships (July Deadline)
Each year, the Rotary Foundation selects up to a hundred professionals from around the world to receive fellowships to study at one of its peace centers. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Center program develops leaders who serve as catalysts for conflict prevention and resolution. For more information: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
The San Diego Foundation, Community Scholarship Program The San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship opportunities for local students to help pursue their educational goals and achieve their higher education dreams. The San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application gives San Diego students access to more than 100 scholarships that comprise the Community Scholarship Program by filling out just one application. For more information: https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/common-scholarship-app/
Smithsonian Institution (Varying Deadlines)
List of fellowships offered through the Smithsonian Institute for students of a variety of disciplines. For more information: https://fellowships.si.edu/fellowship-programs
Social Science Research Council, International Dissertation Research Fellowship (November Deadline)
The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers six to twelve months of support to graduate students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who are enrolled in PhD programs in the United States and conducting dissertation research about US Indigenous or non-US cultures and societies. The IDRF program especially welcomes applications from underrepresented institutions. Sixty fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowship amounts vary depending on the research plan, with a per-fellowship average of $23,000. The fellowship includes participation in an SSRC-funded interdisciplinary workshop upon the completion of IDRF-funded research. For more information: https://www.ssrc.org/programs/idrf/
Steven H. Sandell Grant Program The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College sponsors the annual Steven H. Sandell Grant Program for scholars in the field of retirement and disability research. The program is funded by the U.S. Social Security Administration to provide opportunities for junior or non-tenured scholars from all academic disciplines to pursue cutting-edge projects on retirement or disability issues. https://crr.bc.edu/about-us/opportunities/steven-h-sandell-grant-program-2/
Taco Bell Foundation, Live Mas Scholarship (January Deadline)
In 2019, the Taco Bell Foundation will award $4 million in Live Mas Scholarships. The Live Mas Scholarship is not based on your grades or how well you play sports. The Foundation is looking for the next generation of innovators, creators and dreamers who want to make a difference in the world. Applicants must not be more than 24 years of age. The award is also eligible for renewal. For more information: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
The Weingart Foundation, The John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program (March Deadline) Named after the late civil rights leader and former Weingart Foundation Board Member, the John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows program strengthens the regional network of next-generation leaders. This program helps leaders new to their roles develop their adaptive leadership skills, hone their leadership stance, improve their ability to develop more effective campaign strategies, and better access resources that support them as leaders in movement organizations and networks, all through a racial justice and equity framework. For more information: https://weingartfnd.org/john-w-mack-movement-building-fellows-program/
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, The Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship (November Deadline)
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences, and particularly to help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete their dissertation work in a timely manner. In addition to topics in religious studies or in ethics (philosophical or religious), dissertations appropriate to the Newcombe Fellowship competition might explore the ethical implications of foreign policy, the values influencing political decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issues reflected in history or literature. https://citizensandscholars.org/fellowships/newcombe/