Community Outreach
Public Service Recognition Week Recognize a Planner!
Help us recognize and appreciate planners for Public Service Recognition Week by filling out a quick questionnaire. Nominations close April 21st.
National Planning Conference 2024 NPC Grants Awarded!
National Planning Conference 2024 Attendance Grant Winners
Awarded by APA City Planning & Management Division
DAIZJAH DAY
Community Planning & Engagement Associate at HeartLands Conservancy
DAKOTA HARRIS
Environment, Geography, and Urbanization Student at University of Chicago
CASSANDRA O'HEARN
Associate Board Member at WHEDco
VIRGINIA NORRIS
City Planner at City of Myrtle Beach
Applications were accepted through March 1st, 2024, no extensions were provided. Only applicants with an active City Planning & Management Division membership were considered. Grant recipients were notified by March 21, 2024.
Applications Open October 1st-25th, 2024
Send applications in PDF format to: apacmdivision@gmail.com
Contact Information: Provide your full name and email address for communication purposes.
Membership Details: Include your APA membership number and indicate whether you are a member of the City Division.
Reimbursement Documentation: Attach the expense receipt for reimbursement.
Personal Statement: AICP Credential Significance (200 words or less) Articulate why attaining the AICP credential holds significance for you.
Financial Impact Statement: (200 words or less) Elaborate on how the financial support being sought would positively influence your pursuit of AICP goals.
Career Aspirations: (200 words or less) Detail your career aspirations related to city planning and management.
AICP Exam Prep (if applicable): a. Provide your intended AICP exam target date. b. Describe in 200 words or fewer how the scholarship funds will be utilized to enhance your exam preparation efforts.
AICP Exam/Application/Assessment Information: Specify the date of your AICP exam, application submission, or experience assessment, as relevant to your scholarship request.
The City Planning & Management Division may reimburse exam-takers up to $510 for costs associated with exam prep materials, application or experience assessment fees. Winners will be notified by mid-November.
Should you have an interest in mentorship, educational opportunities, fellowship, or AICP candidacy, please do not hesitate to email us with your desire or need.
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