Planning Student Trust Fund
As a student member you are eligible to apply for the following scholarships awarded annually by the Planning Student Trust Fund:
- The Dillon Scholarship of $5000 for overall best submission from a graduate student; and
- The CIP President's Scholarship of $4000 for the most outstanding research submission; and
- Three Past President Scholarships of $2000 each for the next top three research submissions, in honour of Thomas Adams, Horace Seymour, and Humphrey Carver.
The intent of these scholarships is to assist in defraying the costs incurred in the research, preparation and production of a thesis, practicum or major research paper. At the time of application, the project will be proposed or in progress with a target completion date within the 2010 – 2011 school year. The scholarships will not be awarded for any projects already completed.
The application form is available here. The deadline is December 3, 2010.
CIP College of Fellows Travel Scholarship
The College of Fellows in association with the Canadian Institute of Planners, is pleased to offer a $4,000 scholarship to a student enrolled in their final year of an undergraduate planning program recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners, that will further their study and experience in the field of planning. The scholarship will provide an opportunity for the student to travel, observe, and study, innovative, leading-edge planning projects first hand, thus contributing to their education, anticipation and excitement for the profession they are about to enter.
The application form is available here. The deadline is January 21, 2011.
2010 Scholarship Winners
Dillon Consulting Limited Scholarship
Ms. Sharon Hong
A Comparative Study of Chinatowns and Historic District Designation in North America
University of Toronto – Master of Science, Planning
CIP President's Scholarship
Ms. Anna Usborne
Planning a Sustainable Approach to Community Forest Management with the Katzie First Nation at Blue Mountain and Douglas Provincial Forests
Simon Fraser University – Master of Resource & Environmental Management (Planning)
Thomas Adam - Past President Scholarship
Ms. Anna Wong
After the Story is Told: Including Service users in Decision Making in the Homelessness Partnering Strategy
University of Toronto – Master of Science, Planning
Horace Seymour - Past President Scholarship
Ms. Sarah Ramey
The Influence of Science on Environmental Planning in the Long Point Region: How Characterizations of Science Can Affect Planning and Policy
Queen’s University – Master of Urban & Regional Planning
Humphrey Carver - Past President Scholarship
Ms. Amy Thede
The Role of Zoning in Canada’s National Parks: An evaluation of park zoning and the use of Marxan as a decision support tool Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Canada
Simon Fraser University – Master of Resource & Environmental Management (Planning)
Fellows Travel Scholarship Winner
Mr. Jesse Howatt
Dalhousie University – Bachelor of Community Design