Graduate Scholarships for
College of Humanities Students
The Steffensen Cannon Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Ellen Christina Steffensen Cannon. These scholarships support study at the University of Utah. Graduate and undergraduate students, including incoming freshmen who are studying in the College of Humanities and the Graduate School of Education, are eligible to apply. Students in other disciplines who intend to go into teacher education as well as descendants of Ellen Steffensen Cannon are also eligible.
Renewable for one year. 12 to 15 awards are given annually.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply using the online application.
Application: Steffensen Cannon Application
Deadline: 17 December 2023 by 5 pm MST
Amount: Undergraduates: $10,000, Graduates: $24,000, plus tuition and subsidized health insurance
Target: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Type: Merit
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Graduate Research Award in the Humanities
The College of Humanities is pleased to announce the availability of a Graduate Research Award in the Humanities. The purpose of the award is to recognize a student whose research has extraordinary merit, as recognized by faculty in their area and/or attention outside the University of Utah. Each department/program may nominate up to two students for this award. Application materials should include the student’s CV, a letter of nomination from the unit’s Director of Graduate Studies, a copy of the student’s research or creative work, and a (optional) brief description of any external recognition (conference award, publication, etc.) the work has received. Eligible student research or creative works must have been completed in the current or previous academic year. The award is supported by funding from the Dean of the College of Humanities.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through Academicworks at (link coming soon)
Application: Graduate Research Award Application
Deadline: 15 January 2024
Amount: $1,000
Target: Graduate students
Type: Need-based
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Johanna and Fritz Kempe Memorial Scholarship
The Kempe Scholarship was established in memory of Johanna Kempe, who returned to school in her sixties and was working on her Ph.D. at the age of 69 when she passed away. At the family's request, this award is given to a College of Humanities graduate student who is 60 years of age or older.
How to Apply
Application: This award is by nomination only. Submit nominations to the College of Humanities Office (2100 LNCO).
Deadline for nominations: 15 March 2024
Amount: $1500 for tuition
Target: Graduate students
Type: Need-based
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship in Political Economy
The University of Utah Graduate School awards the Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship in Political Economy to advanced PhD and LLM students, enabling Fellows to focus on the completion of their dissertation research projects relating to political economy within the fellowship appointment year. Fellows awarded the Eccles Fellowship will have the benefit of directing their research and writing efforts without the distraction of employment in order to produce quality scholarship in political economy and its impact on public policy.
The focus of the Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship is to increase the visibility of research in political economy, highlighting the practical connection to public policy. Fellows are expected to complete a scholarly manuscript on their unique research topic during their fellowship appointment. During the year, Fellows will also engage in collaborative meetings and seminars at the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economic & Quantitative Analysis, where they will engage with other fellows, students, and faculty. At the end of the appointment year, Fellows will submit a final report detailing their accomplishments during the fellowship and provide copies of their manuscript to be archived in the Marriner S. Eccles Library Collection.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply using the online application.
Application: Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship Application
Deadline: 17 December 2023
Amount: $27,000
Target: Graduate students
Type: Leadership
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Ramona W. Cannon Award for Graduate Student Teaching
The Ramona W. Cannon Award Committee invites departmental nominations for the Ramona W. Cannon Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence in the Humanities. Graduate Directors are encouraged to nominate one outstanding graduate student teacher in their department.
All graduate students in the College of Humanities who have completed one year (at least two semesters) of teaching as Teaching Assistants (either as a discussion group leader or in autonomous sections) at the University of Utah are eligible for nomination for the award. Letters of nomination should detail achievements of the student in teaching and should provide a summary of the quantitative data collected from the student's teaching evaluations. The one-to-two page letter should also include a list of all courses the student has taught or TAed, and may include one or two proposed syllabic of their own design.
How to Apply
Application: This award is by nomination only. Submit nominations to the Ramona Cannon Committee, c/o Natalie Montoya at the College of Humanities Office (2100 LNCO).
Deadline for nominations: 15 December 2023
Amount: $1,500
Target: Graduate students
Type: Leadership
Contact Natalie Montoya atnatalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
David C. Williams Memorial Fellowship
This generous fellowship is in honor of Professor David. C. Williams, who believed that responsible stewardship of public lands requires the informed participation of citizens as well as public and private agencies.
The fellowship will provide financial support for a student enrolled in the University who is committed to studying, writing, and disseminating research and possible solutions for responsible stewardship and sustainability in the management of public lands in or near Utah.
Selection Criteria: This Fellowship will be used to support students in the study
of the successful coordination of public and private agencies and communities working
together for responsible stewardship of public lands.
Current David C. Williams fellowship recipients are encouraged to apply for renewal.
How to Apply
Application: David C. Williams Fellowship Application
Deadline: 1 April 2023
Amount: Varies
Target: Graduate Students
Type: Merit
Questions: Please email scholarships@csbs.utah.edu
University & External Scholarships
Beatrice F. Kroesche Memorial Scholarship
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
Lassonde Entrepreneur Insitute ScholarshipsLGBT Resource Center
Communication Department Scholarships and Fellowships
English Department Scholarships and Fellowships
History Department Scholarships and Fellowships
Linguistics Department Scholarships and Fellowships
Philosophy Department Scholarships and Fellowships
World Languages & Cultures Department Scholarships and Fellowships
Marie Cornwall Graduate Research Grant
The Marie Cornwall Graduate Research Grant supports research on women’s history.
Graduate students in the Humanities are encouraged to apply for up to $3,000 annually
to support research activities (e.g. travel expenses, manuscript copies, books, etc.)
or travel to academic meetings for the purpose of presenting the results of their
work on women’s history.
Applicants for the grant must prepare a proposal and budget. The proposal must place the project within an area of study and make a strong case for how funding will contribute to greater understanding of women’s lives and experience. Comparative research and projects that pay attention to the distinctive experiences of women across religious, racial, and ethnic groups as well as sexual orientation, socio-economic status and national origin should be considered.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through Academicworks.
Deadline: 10 March 2023
Amount: varies
Target: Graduate Students
Type: Merit
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Floyd O'Neil Fellowship
The American West Center at the University of Utah is pleased to offer two graduate student fellowships honoring the late Professor Floyd A. O'Neil (1927-2018), Director Emeritus of the Center and Professor Emeritus of History.
O'Neil fellowships provide up to $2,000 to pursue research on an aspect of the American West, including the region’s history, politics, environment, society, culture, literature, geography, or peoples. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit applications. All applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Utah and remain so throughout the period of the fellowship.
Students are required to complete a research paper within the academic year. This paper may also be used as a seminar paper, thesis chapter, journal article, etc. A copy of the paper must be given to the American West Center, and the student is required to acknowledge the American West Center’s support in that paper, and all subsequent research and publications that might result. The recipient will also give a presentation on their research in Spring 2024. Upon request the recipient may be provided office space at the Center and may receive individual guidance from the Center's faculty and staff.
How to Apply
Application: Floyd O'Neil Fellowship Application
Deadline: 31 May 2023
Amount: Varies
Target: Graduate Students
Type: Merit
Questions: Please email michelle.judd@utah.edu
COH Graduate Scholar - Activism & Community Engagement Award
The College of Humanities is pleased to announce the availability of a Graduate Scholar-Activism & Community Engagement Award in the Humanities. The purpose of the award is to recognize activist and/or community-oriented scholarship from graduate students across the College that have demonstrated a commitment to supporting communities through community organizing, service or scholar advocacy. Each department/program may nominate up to two students for this award. Application materials should include the student’s CV, a letter of nomination from the unit’s Director of Graduate Studies, and a statement from the student providing evidence of their efforts relevant to this award. Evidence may include but is not limited to: class projects/papers, conference activity, public education projects, political organizing, community-engaged pedagogy, popular press publications, creative projects, campus/disciplinary involvement/leadership. The award is supported by funding from the Dean of the College of Humanities.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through Academicworks at (link coming soon)
Application: Graduate Scholar-Activism & Community Engagement Award Application
Deadline: 15 January 2024
Amount: $1,000
Target: Graduate Students
Type: Merit
Questions: Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
External Scholarships
View scholarships provided by the university, departments, and
other organizations outside the College of Humanities.
