Design Makes a Difference Endowed Scholarship

The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy established the Design Makes a Difference Endowed scholarship. The scholarship is for outstanding students pursuing an Urban Planning and Design degree or major, who have demonstrated a personal commitment and or outstanding academic potential in pursuit of studies in Urban Planning at the Bloustein School and can demonstrate a financial need.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, two (2) undergraduate students in the urban planning and design major will be selected to receive the Design Makes a Difference Endowed scholarship. The two fellows will receive $1000 each.
DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025.

Eligibility

• The recipient must be a Rutgers- New Brunswick undergraduate junior/senior majoring in Urban Planning and Design.
• The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
• The recipient must demonstrate academic excellence.
• The recipient must have a minimum grade point average of 3.20 or higher
• Suitable candidates will be identified and selected through the general scholarship application process by the Bloustein Scholarship Selection Committee.

Application Form

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DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025.
Jessica Reyes
Rutgers Bloustein School Student and Academic Services
33 Livingston Avenue; Suite 100
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901

Only complete applications submitted in accordance with the instructions will be considered by the awards committee. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure their application is complete and formatted as required.

Questions? Contact: scholarships@ejb.rutgers.edu