2015 CALIFORNIA PLANNING FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The California Planning Foundation (CPF) is pleased to announce its 2015 scholarship program for outstanding
planning students enrolled at eligible professional planning degree programs in the State of California.
Scholarships are awarded to students seeking to enter the planning profession based on an application and
selection process by the CPF Board. These scholarships are designed for continuing students entering their
final year of an eligible undergraduate or masters degree program. Criteria for the scholarships include
academic performance, financial need, increasing diversity in the planning profession, and a commitment to
serve the planning profession in California after graduation. All scholarships include a one-year APA student
membership.
The following scholarships are available:
First Place, Outstanding Student Scholarship : $5,000, plus APA California conference
registration.
Runners-up (3), Outstanding Student Scholarship: $3,000 each, plus APA California
conference registration.
Diversity in Planning Scholarship: $3,000, plus APA California conference registration.
California Planning Roundtable Memorial Scholarships (3): $1,000 each. These scholarships
are sponsored by the California Planning Roundtable in memory of distinguished planners.
Ken Milam Scholarship: $1,000. This scholarship is sponsored in honor of Ken Milam by the
California Association of County Planning Directors for students interested in public planning in
California. Only students attending PAB-accredited planning programs are eligible for this scholarship.
Russell Fey Scholarship: $1,000. The Central Section contributes to this award to honor Russell
Fey, founding faculty member for the planning program at Fresno State University. The Section
encourages consideration of students from the Central Valley for this award. Only students attending
PAB-accredited planning programs are eligible for this scholarship.
Paul Wack Sustainability Scholarship: $1,000. This scholarship is sponsored by Paul Wack, a
long-time CPF Board Member, for students interested in sustainability planning in California. Only
students attending PAB-accredited planning programs are eligible for this scholarship.
David Wilcox Scholarship: $1,000. This scholarship is sponsored in honor of David Wilcox by the
Wilcox/Gerhardt families. Only students attending PAB-accredited planning programs are eligible for
this scholarship.
Richard H. Weaver Scholarship: $1,000. This scholarship is sponsored by Richard H. Weaver, a
well-known California planner and past president of the CPF.
Section Scholarships: $1,000 each. APA California Sections sponsor 17 scholarships for students
attending eligible planning programs in their section.
o Central Coast (2 scholarships)
o Inland Empire (1 scholarship)
o Los Angeles (4 scholarships)
o Northern (5 scholarships)
o Orange (1 scholarship)
o Sacramento (2 scholarships)
o San Diego (2 scholarships)
Merit Scholarships (3): $3,000 each.
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Honorable Mention: APA Membership. Applicants not selected for one of the scholarships noted
above may be eligible for an honorable mention award which includes a one-year membership to the
American Planning Association.

Eligible degree programs include:

Cal Poly Pomona (BS, Urban and Regional
Planning)**
Cal Poly Pomona (MURP)**

San Jos State University (MUP)**

Sonoma State University (BA/BS, Planning

Concentration, Environmental Studies & Planning)

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (BS, City and Regional

Planning)**
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (MCRP)**

Stanford University (BA, Urban Studies)

UC Berkeley (MCP)**

CSU Channel Islands (BS, Environmental Science

and Resources Management)

UC Davis (BA, Community and Regional

Development)

CSU Chico (BA, Geography, Option in Human

Geography and Planning)

UC Davis (BA, Environmental Policy Analysis and

Planning)

CSU Fullerton (MA, Geography)

UC Davis (BS, Environmental Science and

Management)

CSU Fullerton (Master of Public Administration)

UC Davis (BS, Landscape Architecture)

UC Davis (BS, Sustainable Environmental Design)

CSU Monterey Bay (BA, Environmental Studies,

Concentrations in Science for Sustainable
Communities and Environmental Education)
CSU Northridge (BA, Urban Studies & Planning)

UC Irvine (BA, Urban Studies)

CSU Northridge (MA, Urban Planning)

UC Irvine (MURP)**

Humboldt State University (BS, Environmental

Management & Protection, Environmental
Planning, Environmental Planning Option)
Sacramento State University (BA, Geography,
Concentration in Metropolitan Area Planning)
San Diego State University (MCP)

UCLA (MURP)**

UCSB (BA/BS, Environmental Studies)

UCSB Bren School (MESM)

San Francisco State University (BA, Urban Studies

UCSD (BA, Urban Studies and Planning)
and Planning)
San Francisco State University (MA, Geography,
USC (MPL)**
Concentration in Resources Management and
Environmental Planning)
** Programs listed with asterisks are PAB-accredited planning programs. Some scholarships are limited to only
students from those programs.

Any questions about the CPF scholarship program can be directed to Kelly Main, Ph.D. at
cpfapplications@gmail.com or to Hilary Nixon, Ph.D. at hilary.nixon@sjsu.edu.

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CALIFORNIA PLANNING FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2015-16 ACADEMIC YEAR
Deadline: Applications, including transcripts, personal statement resume, and recommendation letters
must be emailed following the instructions set forth in Part H of this application no later than March 31,
2015 to Kelly Main, Ph.D. at cpfapplications@gmail.com.
Part A: Personal Information
Last Name __________________________________

First Name __________________________________

Social Security Number _______________________

E-mail Address ______________________________

____________________________________________
Address (current)

____________________________________________
Address (alternative/summer)

____________________________________________
City, State, and Zip Code (current)

____________________________________________
City, State, and Zip Code (alternative/summer)

____________________________________________
Phone Number (current)

____________________________________________
Phone Number (alternative/summer)

Are you considered a California resident for academic purposes?

Yes No

If no, please list state or country of your permanent residence ________________________

The American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners Code of Ethics call for increasing the
opportunities for underrepresented groups to become professional planners. Qualified applicants who are minorities
and/or disabled persons are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Please indicate if any of these descriptors apply to you. Yes

No Decline to state

Part B: Academic Background

Please submit a copy of your academic transcript (unofficial student copy is acceptable) for your undergraduate and, if
applicable, graduate work. All applicants must be currently enrolled in an eligible degree program (see page 2 for a list of
all eligible programs).
Undergraduate Education
___________________________
___________________________
University
Major/Program
Graduate Education (if applicable)

_______________ ___________
Degree Date
GPA

___________________________
University

_______________ ___________
Degree Date
GPA

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___________________________
Major/Program

Expected enrollment status for 2015-16 academic year: Full-time

Part-time

If part-time, indicate the number of units/credits per term: __________

What is the total number of units/credits required for the degree you are seeking? __________
Indicate number of units/credits you have remaining to complete degree: __________
Are you a student member of the American Planning Association? Yes

No

Part C: Budget for 2015-16 Academic Year*

Expenses
Tuition and fees

_______________

Books and course materials

_______________

Living expenses
Housing

_______________

Meals

_______________

Transportation

_______________

Miscellaneous

_______________

Total Expenses

_______________

Accumulated savings

_______________

Anticipated summer earnings

_______________

Anticipated academic year earnings

_______________

Personal/student loans

_______________

Other scholarships, awards, grants

_______________

Income

Other income (please identify)

________________________

_______________

________________________

_______________

________________________

_______________

Total Income

_______________

Anticipated Need (total expense minus total income)

_______________

* Successful candidates may be requested to provide verification of financial information

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Part D: Personal Statement

Please submit a statement of no more than 500 words explaining: (1) why planning is important to you; (2) your potential
contribution to the profession of planning in the State of California; and (3) how this scholarship would help you to
complete your degree. The statement should describe your near-term and long-term career goals.
Part E: Additional Information
Please respond to the following three items (no more than 500 words for each response):
1. Please describe your experience in planning (i.e. internships, volunteer experiences, employment)
2. What do you believe to be one of the greatest planning challenges in California today?
Part F: Resume
Please submit your current resume summarizing your background and experience.
Part G: Recommendations
Please submit or ask to be emailed separately two recommendation letters. One must be from a faculty member in your
program; the other may be from an academic or professional reference (non-relative) who is familiar with your background,
potential as a planner, and/or financial need.
Part H: Submission Instructions
Submit Parts A through F as a single PDF. The file should be titled: Students last name.App.Initials of students
school.2015.pdf. For example: Smith.App.UCSD.2015.pdf.
Recommendation letters Part G can be emailed separately (from references) or provided as separate documents with
the students application. The files should be titled: Students last name.RecLetter.Last name of reference.2015.pdf. For
example: Smith.RecLetter.Erie.2015.pdf.

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