APA Foundation Environmental Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Planning program, with an emphasis on environmental or conservation planning.
- APA student members (membership for students is free)
Other requirements
- You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
Overview
APA Scholarships
The APA Foundation scholarships aim to make the planning profession more accessible to individuals with limited financial means and to attract the best, brightest, and most talented individuals to the field of planning.
These scholarships are intended for students who demonstrate academic merit, a commitment to the field of planning, and financial need. The expanded eligibility includes students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate planning‑related programs at accredited U.S. institutions, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to broadening access to the profession and strengthening its impact on communities nationwide.
This scholarship supports students pursuing planning degrees with a focus on environmental or conservation planning. It reflects a commitment to advancing wildlife and environmental conservation through the planning profession and to supporting future planners dedicated to protecting natural resources and sustainable environments. Awards are given to students currently enrolled in degree programs in planning.
Eligibility
Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Planning program, with an emphasis on environmental or conservation planning. Applicants must be APA student members (membership for students is free).
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
What American Planning Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $210K
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Range
- $5,400–$179K
- By dollars: Illinois 85%, Nebraska 5%, Texas 4%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Omaha, NE; Leander, TX.
Example grants
Planning Accreditation Board · Chicago, IL
$179K
Nebraska Chapter · Omaha, NE
$10K
Texas Chapter · Leander, TX
$8,000
New Mexico Chapter · Albuqerque, NM
$6,700
Delaware Chapter · Dover, DE
$5,400
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Environmental education
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