Urban Planning & Design Fellowships, Prizes, & Travel Programs

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The Department of Urban Planning and Design recognizes students for their exemplary performance and dedication to their studies every year at Commencement.

Please see details for deadline and submission requirements.

Fellowships

Irving Innovation Fellowship

Commencement Prizes

(Application required)
Please see details for application criteria and deadlines.

Award for Excellence in Project-Based Urban Planning

Award for Excellence in Urban Design

Clifford Wong Prize in Housing Studies

Digital Design Prize

Druker Traveling Fellowship

Peter Rice Prize

Plimpton-Poorvu Design Prize

Commencement Prizes

(No application required)
All graduating students will be considered for these awards.

APA Outstanding Student Award

Award for Academic Excellence in Urban Planning, Urban Design, and Real Estate

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

Travel Awards & Programs

GSD-Courances Design Residency Program

Paul M. Heffernan International Travel Award

Penny White Project Fund

External Scholarships

APA Foundation Environmental Scholarship

APA Foundation Scholarship in Planning

Charles Abrams Scholarship

Judith McManus Price Scholarship

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Funding Opportunities

Harvard University offers a wide range of funding opportunities for students. Some fellowships offer a full-time work experience; grants and fellowships may also offer funding to help Harvard students to travel and conduct research overseas. The goal of these funding sources is to extend the GSD academic experience beyond the classroom. 

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