Scholarships for History Majors

Are you interested in studying the past as a history major, but are concerned about paying off student loans in the future? Luckily, there are many scholarships available for history majors to help ease the financial burden that often accompanies pursing a college education. National historic organizations and private foundations offer many of these scholarships. Local historical societies also administer scholarships. Some scholarships are awarded to students studying a particular area of history, such as American history or historic preservation. Many of these scholarships are for college juniors and seniors, but some are available to students in their first few years of college. To qualify, applicants often need to demonstrate strong academic standing and submit a personal statement. Browse this list of scholarships for history majors to find the perfect one for you.

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postgraduate Fellowship at the Bard Graduate Center Organization of American Historians
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • January 2026
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 1.0
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Kamehameha Schools Class of 2005 Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 850
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (K-12): Attend a Non-Kamehameha Schools
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-yearORAccredited State Institution
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 4.0
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Kamehameha Schools Class of 1973 Proud to be 73 Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 850
  • 2 awards
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (K-12): Attend an Hawaiian-focused Charter School
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-yearORAccredited State Institution
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 1.5
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Martha Meade Memorial Scholarship Silicon Valley Community Foundation
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  • 2,000
  • 4 awards
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study HistoryORSocial Science
  • School (K-12): Westmoor High School, Daly City, CA
  • School (College): Attend a Two-year, Four-yearORVocational
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 5.0
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Orner-Cook Scholarship Oklahoma City Community Foundation
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  • 1,500
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Major: Study History, Economics, Language, International Business, GeologyORPetroleum
  • Residence: Live in Oklahoma
  • School (College): University, Public CollegeORTechnology Centers
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 1.0
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Lokomaika`i Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 1,100
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-yearORAccredited State Institution
  • Age / Grade Level: Graduate StudentORCollege
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 1.5
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Harvard Business School: Harvard-Newcomen Postdoctoral Fellowship Deadline Approaching Organization of American Historians
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • October 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Major: Study HistoryOREconomics
  • Age / Grade Level: Post-doctoral level study
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 5.0
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Dwayne Nakila Steele Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 950
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • Residence: Live in United StatesORHawaii
  • School (College): US Accredited College or University, Two-yearORFour-year
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 2.0
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Sarah Keli`ilolena Lum Konia Nakoa Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 650
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • Residence: Live in Hawaii
  • School (College): Two-year, Four-year, Accredited College, CollegeORContinental United States
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 4.5
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Nanea Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 2,500 - 7,500
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • Residence: Live in Hawaii
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-yearORAccredited State Institution
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 2.0
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Kamehameha Schools Class of 2001 Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 500
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +3 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (K-12): Attend a Public High School
  • Residence: Live in Hawaii
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 2.0
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Walter Rundell Award Western History Association
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  • 1,500
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Major: Study Western History
  • Age / Grade Level: Graduate Student
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
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Kamehameha Schools Class of 1971 Get Chance Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 950
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-year, Accredited InstitutionORAccredited State Institution
  • Age / Grade Level: High school senior
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
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Kamehameha Schools Class of 1958 Na Mea Waiwai a Pauahi Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 500
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study History, Hawaiian LanguageORCulture
  • Residence: Live in Hawaii
  • School (College): Two-year, Four-year, Accredited CollegeORContinental United States
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
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Dorothy Ezell DuPree Scholarship Endowment Arkansas Community Foundation
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Major: Study History, EnglishORLibrary Science
  • School (K-12): Attend a school in Jefferson, AR
  • Age / Grade Level: High school senior
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.0
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Kamehameha Schools Class of 1972 Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 600
  • 2 awards
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-yearORAccredited State Institution
  • Age / Grade Level: Graduate StudentORCollege
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
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Kamehameha Schools Class of 1974 Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 1,000
  • 2 awards
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-yearORAccredited State Institution
  • Age / Grade Level: Graduate StudentORCollege
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
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Lance (KS 83) & Andrea Hussey (KS 83) Leong Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 800
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-yearORAccredited State Institution
  • Extracurricular: Community Service
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
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Kamehameha Schools Class of 1983 Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 500
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-yearORAccredited State Institution
  • Extracurricular: Community Service
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
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Kamehameha Schools Class of 1980 Scholarship Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
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  • 1,000
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Major: Study Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian CultureORHawaiian History
  • School (College): US Accredited Institution, Two-year, Four-yearORAccredited State Institution
  • Age / Grade Level: Non-Traditional Students
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.5
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