Charles Abrams Scholarship Grant

Charles Abrams Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Planning Association (APA) Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: June 11, 2025

Summary

The Charles Abrams Scholarship, administered by the American Planning Association, honors the legacy of Charles Abrams, a noted authority in housing and urban affairs. This scholarship is awarded to graduate students enrolled or accepted at select universities where Abrams taught. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, have nomination letters, and provide recommendation letters. This opportunity aims to support aspiring planners committed to urban development and community improvement.

Overview

Background Charles Abrams was an internationally recognized authority on housing and urban affairs who died in 1970. Throughout his career, he exhibited an active desire to help students in planning programs. In his honor, the American Planning Association administers a scholarship fund established by his widow and several of his colleagues.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduate students who are enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment at one of the five schools at which Charles Abrams taught (see below)A student will be selected from among nominees of the following five schools:Harvard University, Urban Planning Program (Master in Urban Planning) Harvard Graduate School of Design (Formerly Harvard University, City & Regional Planning Program of the Graduate School of Architecture and Design) Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Urban Studies & Planning New School University, Urban Policy Analysis & Management Program, Robert J. Milano Graduate School of Management & Urban Policy (Formerly New School for Social Research, New York, Department for Urban Affairs & Policy Analysis) University of Pennsylvania, Department of City & Regional PlanningStudents must be citizens of the United States.Applicants must have at least 2 (two) recommendation letters submitted on their behalf. A nomination by the department chair is required. Incoming students are eligible, providing a letter of acceptance into the graduate planning program of the specific school accompanies their nominating letter.