American Planning Association - Planning and the Black Community Division (PBCD)
The Robert A. Catlin/David W. Long Memorial Fellowship
The fellowship is designed to foster an increased interest in the profession of urban planning among African American students. It aims to encourage the pursuit and achievement of African American graduate students entering the urban planning profession, providing financial support to help cover the costs of their studies.
Award
$1,500
Deadline
July 13 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due July 13 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a Black undergraduate student who has been accepted into an urban planning or urban planning-related program for graduate studies, or a Black graduate student majoring in urban planning or a related field (such as environmental studies, geography, urban studies, urban policy, and affordable housing)
- Current graduate students may not be in the final semester of their program
- Must be in good academic standing
- Should serve as an active member of their community
What you'll need
- Proof of graduate school acceptance (for undergraduate applicants entering graduate studies)
How to apply
- Go directly to the application Google Form at https://forms.gle/AAwg3eEJtQU7Fuyf8
- Complete and submit the application with all required information by the deadline of July 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://blackcommunity.planning.org/community-outreach/fellowships/
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- Summarized from blackcommunity.planning.org
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