SCHOLARSHIPS
For information on eligibility and submission requirements,
please visit the program page.
CIP-PSTF EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
$6,000.00
✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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This scholarship is awarded for the year’s most outstanding research submission on any subject matter, based on the innovation, relevance to planning, soundness of research methodology, objectives, and potential contribution or benefit to the community.
CIP HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PLANNING SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000.00
✔ UNDERGRADUATE
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This scholarship supports students whose research is focused on community and individual health and well-being, relating to Healthy Communities action issue and CIP’s policy on Healthy Communities Planning.
CIP HOUSING ACTION SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000.00
✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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This scholarship supports students whose research is focused on addressing housing challenges, relating to CIP’s Housing action issue.
CIP INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES PLANNING SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000.00
✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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This scholarship supports students whose research is focused on advancing reconciliation and/or Indigenous planning, relating to CIP’s Reconciliation action issue and CIP’s policy on Planning Practice and Reconciliation.
CIP EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY IN PLANNING SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000.00
✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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This scholarship supports students whose research focuses on the intersection between equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) and planning practices, relating to CIP’s EDIA action issue.
GLENN TUNNOCK CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION SCHOLARSHIP
$4,000.00
✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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Awarded for a research project which will enable communities to adapt to, and mitigate the impacts of, climate change. The project must present innovative solutions that professional planners could employ to address the challenges posed by climate change.
CIP-PSTF INNOVATION IN PLANNING SCHOLARSHIP
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$3,000.00
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✔ UNDERGRADUATE
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This scholarship is awarded for an outstanding research submission on any subject matter that promotes innovation in planning by introducing a new planning concept, solution, or refined technique, or proposes new research not previously undertaken.
BURSARIES
For information on eligibility and submission requirements,
please visit the program page.
CIP DIVERSITY IMPACT BURSARY (THREE AVAILABLE)
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$5,000.00
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✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
Created to specifically support Black students and students of colour, this bursary addresses the issue of under-representation in the planning profession. It reflects the priorities of CIP-PSTF and CIP in furthering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and removing financial barriers to the profession.
AGES FOUNDATION DIVERSITY IMPACT BURSARY
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$5,000.00
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✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
To further the goals of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the planning profession, this bursary was created to contribute to the removal of financial barriers for Black students and students of colour working towards entering the profession.
Funding for this bursary is generously provided by the Ages Foundation.
SOAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDIGENOUS STUDENT BURSARY
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$5,000.00
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✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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Awarded to an Indigenous student working towards a planning degree whose research background is reflective of their Indigenous traditions and culture and their commitment to making meaningful change in Indigenous Communities.
COLLEGE OF FELLOWS UNDERGRADUATE BURSARY
$5,000.00
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✔ UNDERGRADUATE
POSTGRADUATE
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Awarded for the best submission that demonstrates the applicant’s academic achievement, as well as their leadership and commitment to community and their chosen profession and professional association.
The College of Fellows is comprised of CIP members who have been elected as Fellows, the highest honour the Institute can give to its members. This distinction recognizes excellence, identifies prominent role models, promotes advances in planning practice, and draws leaders to the forefront of planning in Canada. Members of the College of Fellows privately fund this bursary.
DAVID PALUBESKI BURSARY
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$5,000.00
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UNDERGRADUATE
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Awarded for the best submission that demonstrates interest in community planning, community/urban design, and/or sustainable land development - a focus area on small to medium sized communities is preferred.
In recognition of David Palubeski’s contribution to Canadian planning, the David Palubeski Bursary was created by his family, colleagues, and friends. The bursary celebrates David’s contribution to Canadian planning practice and the Canadian Institute of Planners.
TED FOBERT AND ROBERT TENNANT PLANNING MERIT BURSARY
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$3,000.00
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UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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Awarded for the best submission that demonstrates interest and intent to further innovative approaches to community building and municipal planning.
Fotenn Consultants Inc. was established in 1992 by Ted Fobert and Robert Tennant, to provide urban planning services. It has since grown to become an award-winning planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm with offices in Ottawa, Kingston, and Toronto. In 2014, Robert and Ted took the next step in the succession of Fotenn, choosing to broaden ownership to employees. However, they still remain active in the business as strategic advisors, ambassadors, and mentors.
JOHN BOUSFIELD BURSARY
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$3,000.00
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✔ UNDERGRADUATE
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Awarded for the best submission that demonstrates a research background in an urban design/land use planning subject area that promotes innovation and helps to advance practice.
John Bousfield was a visionary professional planner who became one of Canada's greatest urban planners. Until shortly before his passing, he practiced for well over sixty years in a full range of urban planning and development projects. In 1974, he established John Bousfield Associates, now Bousfields Inc.