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American Planning Association California Chapter Northern Section Scholarship

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The American Planning Association California Chapter Northern Section Scholarship offers $1,500 to students in their final year of planning programs at designated universities in northern California.

May 31, 2026

55 days left

$1,500

Award amount

3

Requirements

Who can apply

  • Final year undergraduate or master's degree students in accredited planning programs at San Jose State University or UC Berkeley
  • Students in planning-related programs at CSU campuses (Chico, Humboldt, San Francisco, Sonoma) or Stanford University

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

upcoming

Study levels

graduate_student

Eligible institutions

American Planning Association-California Chapter

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Verify eligibility based on your university and program
  • Ensure you can submit the required essays

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Specific payout method not stated
  • No information on how winners are notified

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (2 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Craft a compelling personal statement and essay
  • Highlight your commitment to the planning profession

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayFinancial need
  • This program is open to students entering their final year for an undergraduate or master's degree in 1) the accredited planning program at San Jose State University of the University of California at Berkeley;….
  • Applicants must submit 1) a 500-word personal statement explaining why planning is important to them, their potential contribution to the profession of planning in California, and how this scholarship would help them to complete their degree;….
  • Selection is based on academic performance, commitment to serve the planning profession in California, and financial need.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement
  • Financial documentation (if required)

Applying

Applicants must submit a 500-word personal statement and a 500-word essay on a major planning challenge in California.

Award & payment

Amount: $1,500

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

American Planning Association-California Chapter

Overview

This scholarship offers $1,500 to students in their final year of planning programs at specific California universities, requiring a personal statement and an essay.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Students entering their final year for an undergraduate or master's degree in specified planning programs.