South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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University of Chicago

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,256 average out-state tuition; $59,256 average in-state tuition

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Four or more years; Public; $38,757 average out-state tuition; $10,927 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Majors

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

award

$34,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Boren Fellowship

National Security Education Program

Up to $25,000 January 21, 2026 See Details

Description

The Boren Fellowship is available to U.S. graduate students wishing to pursue their studies overseas. You must be pursuing the study of languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security and be highly motivated by the opportunity to work in the federal government to qualify for this award. Students wishing to do a combination of...

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Boren Fellowship

National Security Education Program

award

Up to $25,000

deadline

January 21, 2026
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Description

The Boren Fellowship is available to U.S. graduate students wishing to pursue their studies overseas. You must be pursuing the study of languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security and be highly motivated by the opportunity to work in the federal government to qualify for this award. Students wishing to do a combination of...

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Up to $22,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

award

Up to $22,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$4,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$4,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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Mary Goodykoontz Barnes Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Up to $3,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Mary Goodykoontz Barnes Scholarship is available to continuing undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be able to demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and accomplishments to be considered for this award. Special challenges in background or current circumstances will also be...

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Mary Goodykoontz Barnes Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Mary Goodykoontz Barnes Scholarship is available to continuing undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be able to demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and accomplishments to be considered for this award. Special challenges in background or current circumstances will also be...

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Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarship

Washington University

$3,000 January 02, 2026 See Details

Description

The Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Washington University in St. Louis. You must demonstrate exceptional writing talent to be eligible for this award.

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Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarship

Washington University

award

$3,000

deadline

January 02, 2026
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Description

The Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Washington University in St. Louis. You must demonstrate exceptional writing talent to be eligible for this award.

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$3,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85 and be a Colorado resident. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$3,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85 and be a Colorado resident. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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Faith M. Knowler Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Up to $3,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Faith M. Knowler Scholarship is available to currently enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must demonstrate financial need, academic promise and accomplishments to be considered for this award. Special challenges in your background or current circumstances will be considered.

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Faith M. Knowler Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Faith M. Knowler Scholarship is available to currently enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must demonstrate financial need, academic promise and accomplishments to be considered for this award. Special challenges in your background or current circumstances will be considered.

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William and Effa McMeans Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

$2,000 January 18, 2026 See Details

Description

The William and Effa McMeans Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman students who plan to attend the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be named a National Merit Scholar to be eligible for this award.

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William and Effa McMeans Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

award

$2,000

deadline

January 18, 2026
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Description

The William and Effa McMeans Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman students who plan to attend the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be named a National Merit Scholar to be eligible for this award.

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Bill and John Fenton Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

$2,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Bill and John Fenton Scholarship is available to full-time sophomores, juniors and seniors at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be able to demonstrate how academic experiences have affected or focused your educational and career goals. A minimum 3.5 UI GPA is also required.

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Bill and John Fenton Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

award

$2,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Bill and John Fenton Scholarship is available to full-time sophomores, juniors and seniors at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be able to demonstrate how academic experiences have affected or focused your educational and career goals. A minimum 3.5 UI GPA is also required.

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