Fellowships & Financial Aid Funds

Thanks to the generosity of donors, a range of fellowships and financial aid funds have been established to help break down financial barriers, allowing future designers, planners, and leaders to fully participate in the GSD experience. This page honors the community of supporters who have invested in the next generation of design leaders, leaving a lasting legacy at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Financial Aid By Category

Architecture

Financial aid for students in the Master of Architecture program.

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Landscape Architecture

Financial aid for students in the Master in Landscape Architecture programs.

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Urban Planning and Design

Financial aid for students in the Master in Urban Planning, Architecture in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture in Urban Design, and Real Estate programs.

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Advanced Studies

Financial aid for students in the Master in Design Studies, Design Engineering, and Doctoral programs.

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Open to all programs or multiple areas

Financial aid for students in any GSD degree program or multiple programs.

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Financial Aid by Location

Financial aid with preferences for students from select regions or countries.

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Students: Please note that you do not need to apply separately for these scholarships. Eligible recipients are selected based on financial need, in accordance with GSD Financial Aid policies and methodologies, as part of the financial assistance review process. If you are being considered for these funds, you may be asked to provide additional information about yourself.

Gift Restrictions: Harvard University’s gift acceptance policies are regularly updated, and what may have been permitted at one time might not comply with current guidelines. The University does not allow gift terms that are restricted based on ethnic or national origin, age, race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or religion. For more information about which philanthropic gifts are considered, accepted, and administered at Harvard, please consult the University Gift Policy Guide on the alumni giving website.

We’re Here to Help

If you are interested in establishing a fellowship or financial aid fund at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, visit the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. If you are a student and have questions about your financial aid package, visit the Office of Financial Aid.