2026 PlaceWorks Scholarship Program

We’re pleased to announce that the PlaceWorks Scholarship Program, which is now in its 6th year, is open for applications through April 6th!

About the Scholarship Program: 

The annual program offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from historically underserved backgrounds who are pursuing degrees in planning, urban design, architecture, environmental planning, landscape architecture, and related fields. PlaceWorks will award up to two $5,000 scholarships in this application cycle, and each recipient will be eligible for an internship with PlaceWorks.

Who Can Apply:

Eligible applicants include but are not limited to students from underrepresented groups who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native; Arab/Middle Eastern; Asian; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; and/or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; as well as veterans; disabled individuals; and/or first generation college students.

Additionally, applicants must be California residents who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited California college or university and who are planning to enroll full-time in an eligible program during the next term.

How to Apply:

The deadline to submit an application is April 6, 2026 at 1:00 pm PT.

Learn more about the program’s requirements or start an application by visiting: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/placeworks/