Student Scholarships and Awards
APPI annually recognizes and awards the achievement of students enrolled in post-secondary institutions with an interest in planning as a profession. Student Scholarships and Awards are evaluated based on the entirety of the application and overall merit.
APPI is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Those individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities, women and other equity deserving groups, are encouraged to apply for these scholarships and awards.
These awards are NOT intended for practicing professionals who are furthering their education (practicing professionals are encouraged to apply for the Legacy Fund Award).
The call for submissions for the Student Scholarships and Awards is issued annually in the first quarter of the year and the winning recipients are announced by the end of April each year.
Courtney Nguyen and Talia Mimura
APPI Student Education Scholarship
The Student Education Scholarship is intended to provide monetary assistance to students for tuition, research, books and or other academic expenses. A maxium of three $2,000 scholarships are granted each year.
2023 Student Education Scholarship Recipients
Kyle Li, Master of Science, Urban & Regional Planning at the University of Alberta
Talia Mimura, Master of Planning, School of Architecture, Palnning & Landscape at the University of Calgary
Courtney Nguyen, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Arts in Urban & Regional Planning at the University of Alberta
APPI Student Conference Award
The Student Conference Awards are intended to assist students financially with their attendance and participation at the APPI Annual conference, CIP Annual Conference, or another planning conference of the students choosing. A maxium of two awards are granted each year.
2023 Student Conference Awards Recipients
Talia Mimura, Master of Planning, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape at the University of Calgary
Marika Butzelaar, Master of Planning, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape at teh University of Calgary
APPI Student Essay Contest — Indigenous, Remote, Rural and Northern Planning
This Student Essay Contest was established in 2020, in honour of David Klippenstein (1944-2020),and in reconition of his outstanding contribution to planning in northern, indigenous, and remote communities across Canada, and in appreciation of David's passion for sharing of his knowledge in this planning realm. The award is intended to cultivate students' interest and further study in the realm of northern, indigenous, and remote planning, which is of paramount relevance within APPI's jurisdiction.
2023 Student Essay Award Recipient
Talia Mimura, Master of Planning, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape at the University of Calgary