2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CIP-PSTF Excellence in Planning Research Scholarship (formerly known as CIP President's Scholarship)
Satnam Hehar, University of Waterloo
Getting There Shouldn’t Be Hard: First- and Last-Mile Transit Access for Mobility-Impaired Riders in Suburban Canada
“Receiving the CIP-PSTF Excellence in Planning Research Scholarship is a meaningful milestone. I view this award as recognition of my commitment to inclusive and accessible planning, and as motivation to continue advancing work that creates more equitable and resilient communities.”
2025 - Mara Bender - Université de Montréal 2024 - Kylie Saira Clark - University of British Columbia 2023 - Molly Thomas - University of Alberta 2022 - Amajury Sainjon - Université Laval 2021 - Patrycia Menko - University of Waterloo 2020 - Chris Ray- Simon Fraser University 2019 - Kacia Tolsma - Simon Fraser University 2018 - Emily Halldorson - University of Manitoba 2017 - Kai Okazaki - University of British Columbia 2016 - Chloe Boyle - Simon Fraser University 2015 - Adboul-Kader Mahamdou - Université Laval 2014 - Cara Fisher - McGill University 2013 - Marena Brinkhurst - Simon Fraser University 2012 - Marcus D. Bowman - Ryerson University 2011 - Alejandra Permodo Ibanez 2010 - Anna Usborne - Simon Fraser University 2009 - Brooke Land-Murphy - Simon Fraser University 2008 - Katherine D. Sparkes - University of Guelph 2007 - Alfredo Sztabinski - University of Toronto 2006 - Ko Takeuchi - University of British Columbia 2005 - Pascal Harvey - McGill University 2004 - Elizabeth Cooper - University of British Columbia 2003 - Christine O'Malley - University of Guelph 2002 - Katarzyna Tota - Dalhousie University
CIP Healthy Communities Planning Scholarship
Haniya Ashfaque, Vancouver Island University
Dynamic Cities: Unlocking Canada's Urban Potential with Kinetic Urbanism
“Receiving the CIP Healthy Communities Planning Scholarship is an honour that recognizes my research into how adaptable, weather-responsive infrastructure can cultivate vibrant, accessible public life in Canada's wet winter cities. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity it provides to share my work on Kinetic Urbanism with the broader planning community.”
2025 - Sarah Mallen - Queen's University
CIP Housing Action Scholarship
Jacob Hopper, McGill University
Avenues to a Missing Middle: An Evaluation of Toronto's Ongoing Densification Strategy
“This scholarship affords me the opportunity to continue work that is both personally fulfilling and timely in the context of Canada's housing crisis. I am grateful to the CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund for supporting a vision of Canadian urbanism that is forward-looking and committed to housing justice.”
2025 - Caley Savage - Queen's University
CIP Indigenous Communities Planning Scholarship
Amanda Passero, University of British Columbia
Exploring Indigenous-Led Housing and Land Governance Approaches
Note: Upon the jury’s recommendation, CIP-PSTF’s Board of Directors awarded Amanda an additional $1,000, in recognition of the high score she received.
“Receiving the CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund Indigenous Communities Planning Scholarship is both an incredible honour and meaningful encouragement as I continue exploring climate resilience, housing, land-based practices, and Indigenous community planning through my graduate studies and research. I see this work as something that must remain responsive and evolve through relationships, community guidance, and ongoing learning rather than imposing a fixed research agenda.”
2025 - Emma O’Reilly - University of Waterloo
CIP Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Planning Scholarship
Jie Deng, University of Alberta
Making The Invisible Visible: Ensuring Safety Without Displacement in Informal Rooming Houses
“Receiving this scholarship is an incredible honour and a meaningful recognition of my journey. I am deeply grateful for this support, as it strengthens my commitment to developing practical planning solutions and advocating for systemic change that supports tenants who rely on affordable, informal housing.”
2025 - Jennifer Rodriguez - Queen's University
Glenn Tunnock Climate Change Action Scholarship
Alexandra Welch, Simon Fraser University
From Local to Bioregional: Environmental Policy Implementation on the Saanich Peninsula
“I am honoured to receive the Glenn Tunnock Climate Change Action Scholarship in recognition of my work at the intersection of climate action, environmental governance, and planning practice. I am grateful for the support to continue contributing to research and policy work that helps communities respond to complex environmental challenges.”
2025 - Adam Kelly - University of Waterloo 2024 - Mieke Boecker - Simon Fraser University 2023 - Michael Kvern - University of Guelph 2022 - Martin Straathof - University of Guelph 2021 - Hillary Beattie - University of Manitoba
CIP-PSTF Innovation in Planning Scholarship
(formerly known as Thomas Adams Scholarship)
Dean Orr, University of Guelph
Ontario's agrifood system: How much land does Ontario need to feed itself, and what does that look like in planning practice?
“This scholarship will allow me to attend school while continuing to farm; allowing me a unique perspective on planning research that contributes to novel research approaches!”
2025 - Anita So - Vancouver Island University 2024 - Lucy Mackinnon - University of Toronto 2023 - Alyssa Woods - University of Toronto 2022 - Anwen Rees - Simon Fraser University 2021 - Angela Asuncion - University of Guelph 2020 - Emma Squires - Simon Fraser University 2019 - Amanda McCulley - University of Waterloo 2018 - Sarah Lumley - Queen's University 2017 - Robert Catherall - University of British Columbia 2016 - Emily Gray - University of British Columbia 2015 - Anthony Dionigi - York University 2014 - Will Gregory - Dalhousie University 2013 - Nicholas Danford - Queen's University 2012 - Kelly Sims - Dalhousie University 2011 - Erkin S. Ozberk - York University 2010 - Anna Wong - University of Toronto 2009 - Andrew Devlin - University of British Columbia 2008 - Nilgun F. Erkoc - Dalhousie University 2007 - Stanislaw Bartek Komorowski - McGill University 2006 - Markus Moos - Queen's University 2005 - Sanchaita Saha - McGill University 2004 - Kirsten Baillie - University of Waterloo 2003 - Andres Velez Guerra - York University 2002 - Kirsty MacDonald - University of British Columbia
2025 BURSARY RECIPIENTS
CIP Diversity Impact Bursary
Cristina Sison Batalla - McGill University
“This bursary is both an encouragement and a responsibility—to continue learning from communities and advancing planning practices grounded in care, equity, and hope for our future. I am deeply grateful for the support that makes this work possible.”
2024 - Danielle Fenn - University of Manitoba 2023 - Jasmeen Kaur Sidhu - University of British Columbia
CIP Diversity Impact Bursary
Amaan R Jabbar - Toronto Metropolitan University
“Receiving this bursary is an incredible honour and truly meaningful recognition of the work I have dedicated myself to as a planning student and emerging professional. It affirms the value of my commitment to equitable city-building, community-focused research, and the belief that planning can improve people’s everyday lives.”
2024 - Dezmond Coyes-Loiselle - University of Alberta 2023 - Jasmeen Kaur Sidhu - University of British Columbia
CIP Diversity Impact Bursary
Shannon Chow - University of British Columbia
“Receiving the CIP Diversity Impact Bursary is a tremendous honour, and I'm grateful to CIP-PSTF for this support. This bursary allows me to dedicate more time to my studies and strengthens my commitment to working alongside communities advocating for systemic change and equitable futures.”
2024 - Zoya Hussain - Dalhousie University 2023 - Jasmeen Kaur Sidhu - University of British Columbia
Ages Foundation Diversity Impact Bursary
Rajdeep Dhaliwal - University of British Columbia
“Receiving this CIP-PSTF bursary allows me to focus more fully on my studies and community-engaged planning work. It provides meaningful support as I continue developing the skills and relationships needed to contribute to just and accountable planning practice.”
2024 - Linda Evans - University of Waterloo 2023 - Mon Rosete - University of Alberta
SOAR Professional Services Indigenous Student Bursary
Nathaniel Willing - University of British Columbia
“Receiving this CIP-PSTF bursary means a great deal to me, as it supports my ability to study for future practice in planning with Indigenous communities throughout my master’s degree and beyond. This support helps ease the cost of education, allowing me to focus fully on my studies and continue working with Indigenous communities after graduation.”
2024 - Jayden Cote - University of Guelph 2023 - Sophia Elliott - University of British Columbia 2022 - Katherine Turriff - University of British Columbia
College of Fellows Undergraduate Bursary
Rebecca Jeon - Toronto Metropolitan University
“I am honoured and deeply grateful to be the recipient of the 2025 College of Fellows Undergraduate Bursary. I sincerely thank the CIP-PSTF for this generous recognition of my dedication to the planning profession and for supporting my academic and professional growth, which I strive to apply through committed service to my communities and beyond.”
2024 - Jennifer Khuu - Toronto Metropolitan University 2023 - Ricardo Dabydeen - University of Waterloo
David Palubeski Bursary
Mackenzie Lockett - University of Calgary
“It is a profound honour to have been selected to be the recipient of the David Palubeski Bursary and to be recognized by CIP-PSTF. I am incredibly grateful for this financial support as I pursue my education and a future career in service to my community.”
2024 - Bohmee Kim - University of British Columbia 2023 - Afsoon Veshkini - University of Guelph 2022 - Rachel Barber - Queen's University 2021 - Lindsey Soon - University of Waterloo 2019 - Amanda McCulley - University of Waterloo 2018 - Hayley N. Wasylycia - University of Alberta
Ted Fobert and Robert Tennant Planning Merit Bursary
Mo Li - Dalhousie University
"I am incredibly honoured and thankful to receive the Ted Fobert and Robert Tennant Planning Merit Bursary. Beyond the valuable financial assistance, this recognition is a powerful encouragement as I work toward a dedicated and impactful career in planning.”
2024 - Timothy Fung - McGill University 2023 - Talia Mimura - University of Calgary 2022 - Ryan O'Toole - University of Northern British Columbia 2021 - Eyvette Elliott - Vancouver Island University 2020 - Nick Vo - University of Toronto 2019 - Leena Lamontagne-Dupuis - Queen's University
John Bousfield Bursary
David Lee - University of Alberta
“Being awarded the John Bousfield Bursary is a great honour and motivates me to continue developing my commitment to and interest in the field of planning. I am incredibly grateful to CIP-PSTF for their financial support and the opportunity to attend the FUSION, CIP/OUQ’s national planning conference, which will provide valuable experience and inspiration for my academic and professional journey.”
2024 - Timurul Hoque Kazi - University of Waterloo 2023 - Sheree Emmanuel - University of British Columbia 2022 - Emily Power - University of Toronto 2021 - Yuelin Ge - University of Toronto 2020 - Margot Thomaidis - Vancouver Island University 2019 Emma MacEachern - Dalhousie University
2026 OUTSTANDING GRADUATING STUDENT AWARDS
The CIP-PSTF Outstanding Graduating Student Award is bestowed upon one graduating student from each accredited planning program (undergraduate and postgraduate) in Canada, who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to their future profession. This contribution may be assessed through a wide range of contributing factors, including academic and extracurricular contributions.
Dalhousie University
Kieran Brown - Bachelor of Community Design
Mo Li - Master of Planning
Toronto Metropolitan University
Venus Chung - Master of Planning in Urban Development
Thomas Osso - Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning 4-year degree (PLAN)
Leanne Crowe - Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning Two-Year Post Baccalaureate Degree (PLAB)
Scott Davey - Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning Two-Year Full-Time Post-Diploma Degree Completion (PLAD)
University of British Columbia
Shannon Chow - Master of Community and Regional Planning
University of Calgary
Mehar Imran - Master of Planning
University of Manitoba
Dawson Reynolds - Master of City Planning
University of Guelph
Daniel Layden - Master of Science in Planning (Rural Planning & Development, Canadian Stream)
University of Northern British Columbia
Thane Greydanus - Bachelor of Planning
University of Saskatchewan
Owen Gerrard - B.A. in Regional and Urban Planning (Honours)
Vancouver Island University
Anna Irwin-Borg - Master of Community Planning
Vancouver Island University
Charlotte Minnes - Master in Environmental Studies (Planning)