About this scholarship
The APA Foundation awards scholarships to make the planning profession more diverse and accessible to those with financial need. Diversity is an inclusive concept which encompasses, but not is not limited to race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, sexuality, ability, educational attainment, spiritual beliefs, creed, culture, tribal affiliation, nationality, immigration status, political beliefs, and veteran status. Scholarship awards are made to students currently enrolled in degree programs in planning.
For the 2024 cycle, The Foundation will be awarding 18 scholarships at $5,000 each.
Eligibility for the APA Foundation Diversity Scholarship:
Women, people of color and indigenous descent, veterans, disabled persons and members of the LGBTQ community who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)-approved programs. Applicants must be APA student members; membership for students is free.
Applicants must have at least 2 (two) recommendation letters submitted on their behalf by May 31, 2024.
Note: Prior winners of any APA-administered fellowship or scholarship program are not eligible.
The Award Process:
- The Selection Committee will meet in July to review applications.
- Alternates are chosen in the event those selected for a planning scholarship are unable to return to school or if a student recipient fails to submit a written acceptance within the stated period after being notified of award.
- Award recipients will be announced in August.
- Award recipients are required to provide:
- Written acceptance of the award
- Contact name and mailing information for the school's financial aid/business office, to insure proper payment to the student's account at the school
- Recipient thank you note and thank you video.
- Upon receipt of these materials the APA Foundation will forward the scholarship amount to the university to credit the student's tuition charges.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant/recipient to notify APA of any change in address for any and all notices and student membership services.