Social Science Scholarships

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Scholarships open to students studying in the social sciences and the humanities including, but not limited to, Anthropology, Economics, English, History, Languages, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

ACES Scholarships
Sponsor: American Copy Editors Society (ACES)
Amount: Up to $3,500
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent college graduates. Applicant must have a commitment to a career in copy editing, exemplary work and academic achievement, and recommendations from teachers and work supervisors. Students in countries other than the United States may apply as well.

Bilingual Therapist Graduate Scholarships
Sponsor: Bilingual Therapies
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to bilingual graduate students entering the final year of their graduate program, who speak a second language at native or near-native proficiency and are interested in working with bilingual/bicultural children after graduation.

MHA of Greater Tarrant County Scholarships
Sponsor: Mental Health America (MHA) of Greater Tarrant County
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are residents of Tarrant County, Texas. Applicant must be enrolled in coursework and/or have a declared degree plan for the following disciplines: any kind of psychology, social work, psychiatry/mental/behavioral health, social and behavioral sciences, behavioral / cognitive neuroscience, mental health or rehabilitative counseling or nursing, cognitive development, etc. and have at least a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is for spring courses.

Mental Health Scholarship
Sponsor: Seasons in Malibu
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who want to become a mental health professional. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to mental health.

UNCF Social Justice Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $5,373.14
Closing Date: December 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are from New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Connecticut who are committed to social justice. Applicant must be African American and be currently enrolled in college with at least a 2.5 GPA. Although all majors are encouraged to apply, those students who are political science, criminal justice or in a course of study toward the preparation of law school will be given preference.