GlobalVerifiedNo active call announced
Inter-American Foundation Research Fellowship Program
Inter-American Foundation (IAF) and Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
DeadlineNo current deadline announced
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Social Sciences Scholarships
Explore scholarships for students and researchers in Social Sciences. Use this hub to filter opportunities by degree level, study destination, funding type, nationality and current call status. Subject eligibility can be broad or limited to specific programs, departments or research themes, so check the individual scholarship page before assuming your course or project is covered.
172 scholarship records
Hong KongVerifiedApplications open
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Research Grants Council of Hong Kong
Deadline1 December 2026
GermanyVerifiedUpcoming call
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships
Heinrich Böll Foundation
DeadlineCheck official source
United KingdomNo active call announced
Hatfield Lioness Scholarship
Hatfield College, Durham University
DeadlineNo current deadline announced
BelgiumVerifiedApplications closed
KU Leuven Global Minds Doctoral Scholarship Programme
KU Leuven Global Minds Programme
DeadlineApplications closed
South AfricaVerifiedProgramme discontinued
Graça Machel Scholarship Programme
Graça Machel Trust and Canon Collins Trust
DeadlineProgramme discontinued
GlobalVerifiedApplications closed
Royal Government of Bhutan Pre-Service Scholarships
Royal Government of Bhutan / Royal Civil Service Commission
DeadlineApplications closed
GermanyVerifiedProgramme discontinued
Goethe Goes Global Scholarship
Goethe University Frankfurt / Johanna Quandt Foundation
DeadlineProgramme discontinued
United StatesVerifiedProgramme discontinued
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD-Pakistan)
U.S. Department of State / USEFP
DeadlineProgramme discontinued
United KingdomVerifiedApplications open
Bath Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Bath
Deadline11 June 2027
BelgiumVerifiedApplications closed
Ghent University Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from the Global South
Ghent University Special Research Fund (BOF)
DeadlineApplications closed
United StatesVerifiedUpcoming call
George Washington University Global Leaders Fellowship
The George Washington University
Deadline1 February 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for social sciences scholarships?
Eligibility depends on the scholarship and degree level. Providers may require a related academic background, specific grades, research experience, admission to an eligible program or nationality conditions. Open each opportunity to confirm whether your exact social sciences course or research area qualifies.
Are fully funded social sciences scholarships available?
Some social sciences opportunities are fully funded, while others provide partial tuition, a stipend, research support or another form of aid. Use the funding filter and review the detailed coverage section because benefits vary between providers.