Students in the Department of Urban Planning and Design are recognized each year for exceptional accomplishments and contributions through a wide range of awards and prizes. The opportunities listed below reflect some ways students may be acknowledged during their time at the GSD as well as post-commencement, including for design excellence, academic achievement, innovation, and creative exploration. Additional opportunities are offered for fellowships, internships, travel, and research, extending learning beyond the classroom.
Eligibility and application or nomination requirements vary, so please review each listing for deadlines and submission requirements carefully.
Fellowships
Pollman Fellowship in Real Estate and Urban Development (Application required)
Druker Traveling Fellowship (Application required)
Awards and Prizes:
Award for Academic Excellence in Urban Planning, Urban Design, and Real Estate
Award for Excellence in Project-Based Urban Planning (Application required)
Award for Excellence in Urban Design (Application required)
Award for Outstanding Leadership in Urban Planning, Urban Design, and Real Estate
Ferdinand Colloredo-Mansfeld Prize for Superior Achievement in Real Estate Studies
Urban Planning and Design Thesis Prize
External Awards
APA Outstanding Student Award (by department nomination)
Charles Abrams Scholarship (by department nomination)
