Comparative Literature

Comparative literature is an academic field dealing with the study of literature and cultural expression across linguistic, national, and disciplinary boundaries. Comparative literature "performs a role similar to that of the study of international relations, but works with languages and artistic traditions, so as to understand cultures 'from the inside'". While most frequently practiced with works of different languages, comparative literature may also be performed on works of the same language if the works originate from different nations or cultures among which that language is spoken.

The characteristically intercultural and transnational field of comparative literature concerns itself with the relation between literature, broadly defined, and other spheres of human activity, including history, politics, philosophy, art, and science. Unlike other forms of literary study, comparative literature places its emphasis on the interdisciplinary analysis of social and cultural production within the "economy, political dynamics, cultural movements, historical shifts, religious differences, the urban environment, international relations, public policy, and the sciences".

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University of California-Santa Cruz

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Four or more years; Public; $14,880 average out-state tuition; $6,930 average in-state tuition

The University of Texas at Dallas

Four or more years; Public; $39,776 average out-state tuition; $14,564 average in-state tuition

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

Four or more years; Public; $4,640 average out-state tuition; $4,640 average in-state tuition

University of California-Santa Barbara

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

University of California-Berkeley

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Four or more years; Public; $32,096 average out-state tuition; $13,532 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Comparative Literature Majors

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Barbara Thom Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

$50,000 November 15, 2024 See Details

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The Barbara Thom Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to scholars interested in conducting research in American and British history, literature, art history and the history of science and medicine. You must be a non-tenured faculty member, be revising a manuscript for publication, and have received your Ph.D. between 2010 and 2012 to be...

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Barbara Thom Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

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$50,000

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November 15, 2024
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The Barbara Thom Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to scholars interested in conducting research in American and British history, literature, art history and the history of science and medicine. You must be a non-tenured faculty member, be revising a manuscript for publication, and have received your Ph.D. between 2010 and 2012 to be...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

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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

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$34,000

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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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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

$20,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

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$20,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Fine Arts Fellowship - Wabash College

Wabash College

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The Fine Arts Fellowship is open to students attending Wabash College and studying visual arts, creative writing, music or theater. The requirements for applying vary with each field. This scholarship is renewable annually, provided you maintain normal progress towards graduation.

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Fine Arts Fellowship - Wabash College

Wabash College

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Up to $15,000

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The Fine Arts Fellowship is open to students attending Wabash College and studying visual arts, creative writing, music or theater. The requirements for applying vary with each field. This scholarship is renewable annually, provided you maintain normal progress towards graduation.

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Rebecca E. Pitts Memorial Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

Up to $12,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Rebecca E. Pitts Memorial Scholarship is available to Liberal Arts students at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have completed between 90 and 110 credit hours with at least a 3.3 GPA and plan to continue on to graduate studies in humanities or social sciences to be eligible for this award.

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Rebecca E. Pitts Memorial Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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Up to $12,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Rebecca E. Pitts Memorial Scholarship is available to Liberal Arts students at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have completed between 90 and 110 credit hours with at least a 3.3 GPA and plan to continue on to graduate studies in humanities or social sciences to be eligible for this award.

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Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Award

Indiana University - Indianapolis

Up to $10,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Award is available to liberal arts majors at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have at least a 2.75 GPA and plan to study abroad to be eligible for this award.

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Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Award

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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Up to $10,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Award is available to liberal arts majors at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have at least a 2.75 GPA and plan to study abroad to be eligible for this award.

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Lorretta Lunsford Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

$10,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Loretta Lunsford Scholarship is available to liberal arts students at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. You must have completed at least 30 credits with at least a 3.4 GPA. You must also plan to pursue graduate studies in humanities or social studies to be eligible for this award.

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Lorretta Lunsford Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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$10,000

deadline

February 01, 2025
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The Loretta Lunsford Scholarship is available to liberal arts students at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. You must have completed at least 30 credits with at least a 3.4 GPA. You must also plan to pursue graduate studies in humanities or social studies to be eligible for this award.

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James R. East Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

$10,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The James R. East Scholarship is available to students entering the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must be a former member of the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis and have at least a C or higher high school grade average to be eligible for this award.

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James R. East Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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$10,000

deadline

February 01, 2025
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The James R. East Scholarship is available to students entering the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must be a former member of the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis and have at least a C or higher high school grade average to be eligible for this award.

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Genevieve Sandhop Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

$10,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

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The Genevieve Sandhop Endowed Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University. Two Scholarships, both have a GPA requirement of 3.00 in English. Scholarship #1 you must be a full-time junior majoring in English, have taken both freshmen and sophomore English at SHSU and have the intention to graduate from SHSU. ...

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Genevieve Sandhop Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

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$10,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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The Genevieve Sandhop Endowed Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University. Two Scholarships, both have a GPA requirement of 3.00 in English. Scholarship #1 you must be a full-time junior majoring in English, have taken both freshmen and sophomore English at SHSU and have the intention to graduate from SHSU. ...

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Einar and Eva Lund Haugen Memorial Scholarship

Norwegian-American Historical Society

$7,500 December 01, 2024 See Details

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The Einar and Eva Lund Haugen Memorial Scholarship is available to outstanding doctoral candidates who have completed pre - dissertation requirements within the preceding year. The dissertation shall treat a Scandinavian or Scandanavian - American topic. Based on evaluation of the applicant's academic record, three references, thesis proposal...

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Einar and Eva Lund Haugen Memorial Scholarship

Norwegian-American Historical Society

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$7,500

deadline

December 01, 2024
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The Einar and Eva Lund Haugen Memorial Scholarship is available to outstanding doctoral candidates who have completed pre - dissertation requirements within the preceding year. The dissertation shall treat a Scandinavian or Scandanavian - American topic. Based on evaluation of the applicant's academic record, three references, thesis proposal...

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