Student Awards Call for Submissions
APPI annually recognizes and awards the achievement of students enrolled in post-secondary institutions with an interest in planning as a profession. Student 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).
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), in acknowledgement of his outstanding contribution to planning in northern, indigenous and rural communities across Canada, and in appreciation of David’s passion for sharing his knowledge in this planning realm. The award is intended to cultivate students’ interest and further study in the realm of “Indigenous, Remote, Rural, and Northern Planning", which is of paramount relevance within APPI's jurisdiction.
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APPI Student Education Scholarship
The APPI Student Education Scholarship provides monetary assistance to students for tuition, research, books or other academic expenses.
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APPI Student Conference Award
The APPI Student Conference Award provides monetary assistance to students attending and participating at an approved conference.
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APPI Student Education Scholarship
2022 Recipients
Nooshin Firoozbakhsh, Master of Science, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Alberta
Elisabeth Hill, Master of Science, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Alberta
Nickolas Zazula, Master of Science, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Alberta
2021 Recipients
Hafsat Adebayo, Master of Art, Urban & Regional Studies, University of Lethbridge
Ghazal Lotfi, Master of Science, Urban & Regional Planning, University of Alberta
Fares Mandour, Bachelor of Science, Specializatiion in Planning, University of Alberta
2020 Recipients
Cherise Roberts, Master of Urban & Reional Planning, University of Alberta
Seghan MacDonald, Master of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Alberta
Tina Dadgostar, Master of Planning, University of Calgary
Anil Yadav, Master of Planning, University of Calgary
Johnny Oum, Undergraduate, Urban & Regional Planning, University of Alberta
APPI Student Essay Contest — Indigenous, Remote, Rural andNorthern Planning
2021 Recipients
Nicklas Baran, "Relearning Environmental Stewardship: Indigenous-led conservation in Community Planning"
Johnny Oum, "Colonialism, Reconciliation, and the Planning Profession"