SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are awarded for student projects (by one student or a small team) that best demonstrate excellence and a potential contribution to the planning profession (in theory or practice), or a potential service to a community or community group. In addition to their funding, scholarship recipients receive a certificate and digital badge.
2026 Scholarships: Applications are no longer being accepted.
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant must be:
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A student member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) in good standing for the current academic year. Professional (MCIP®) and candidate members who have returned to school are not eligible for scholarships.
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Enrolled full-time in an accredited Canadian planning program (accredited by PSB or OUQ) during the term of the awarding of the scholarship.
The project (e.g. thesis, practicum, major research paper, etc.) must be:
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Proposed or in progress at the time of application, with a target completion date within an 18-month period, beginning with the month the research proposals are completed. Scholarship applicants will need to provide a timeline and justification for the length of their research project. Scholarships will not be awarded for any projects already completed.
SUBMISSIONS
Students may apply via an online form during the application period.
Information collected includes:
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A brief biography, including an outline of the applicant's studies and personal interests
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The title of the research project, its focus area, and timeline
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A description of the rationale and objective of the research, and how it is innovative
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A description of what research questions are being asked and the methodology used
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A bibliography and list of sources
Members of an equity-deserving group are asked to self-identify.
Scholarship recipients must agree to submit a copy of their project to CIP-PSTF upon completion and must consent to having the work published in whole or in part by CIP-PSTF and/or CIP.
CIP-PSTF EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
$6,000.00
✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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
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
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
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
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
$3,000.00
✔ UNDERGRADUATE
✔ POSTGRADUATE
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.
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✔ CUSTOMIZABLE OPTIONS
✔ CHARITABLE RECEIPT
As a sponsor, you may shape a scholarship with your own criteria beyond the basic eligibility requirements of all CIP-PSTF offerings. Your organization will receive a charitable receipt for the full amount of your annual funding contribution.
To discuss scholarship sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.