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Scholarships and fellowships help talented planning students reach their educational goals.

Scholarships and Fellowships

Planning students: Here is information for you on varied scholarship and fellowship programs sponsored by APA and other organizations.

APA Scholarships and Fellowships

American Planning Association awards are made to students currently enrolled in degree programs in planning or a closely related field.

Division Scholarships and Fellowships

Many APA Divisions offer scholarships and sponsor writing competitions.

APA Student Case Competition

APA offered student members the opportunity to compete at the first annual Student Case Competition at the 2013 National Planning Conference. 

Other Organizations' Scholarships and Fellowships

Get information on scholarships and fellowships offered to planning students by other organizations.

APA Congressional Fellowships

The American Planning Association is pleased to offer the APA Congressional Fellowships for Urban Planning & Community Livability. Recipients spend six months working in government in Washington, D.C.

High School Essay Contest

APA has sponsored this contest to encourage high school students to address critical planning issues facing their communities.