School of Planning, Design and Construction

The School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) awards scholarships annually for students across all of its programs and majors.  Each scholarship is made possible through the generous contributions from our donors. 

List of All SPDC Scholarships

List of SPDC Scholarships with Additional Requirements

Awards & Recognition

2025-2026 Applications

How to Apply (for current SPDC students only)

The scholarship application will open Thursday, December 5, 2024 and will remain open until Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM.  

All scholarship applications require at least two attachments:  

1. General essay: a one- to two-page essay about your background, interests in your field of study, accomplishments, long-term goals, etc.
   • Include your name in the top right corner
   • Title Essay [LastName, FirstName - <program> essay] ex:  "Smith, John - MED essay"
2. Current resume or CV
   • Title resume/CV [LastName, FirstName – resume] ex:  "Smith, John - resume" 

Some scholarships for Landscape Architecture and Urban & Regional Planning students require additional essays. Review the list of major-specific scholarships lower on this page to familiarize yourself with those opportunities and expectations in advance of submitting the scholarship application.  

This scholarship application is only for currently enrolled MSU students. Any scholarships available to incoming students will be shared via email at a later date with those who are eligible.  

Click here to access the 2025-2026 SPDC scholarship application

Additional Scholarship Resources

• MSU Scholarships 
• The Graduate School Fellowships 
• Scholarships through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) - Construction Management, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture majors are eligible to apply for CANR scholarships. 
• Scholarships through the College of Social Science (CSS) - Urban and Regional Planning majors are eligible to apply for CSS scholarships. 

Questions about SPDC Scholarships 

If you have questions regarding SPDC Scholarships, contact: