2013

CALIFORNIA PLANNING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS PROGRAM

The California Planning Foundation (CPF) is pleased to announce its 2013 scholarships and awards program for outstanding planning students enrolled at accredited professional planning degree programs in the State of California. Category I is for students and categories II and III are for the faculty. Outstanding Student Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded based on an application and selection process by the CPF Board. These scholarships are designed for continuing students entering their final year of an undergraduate or masters degree program. Criteria for the scholarships include academic performance, financial need, increasing diversity in the profession of planning, and a commitment to serve the planning profession in California.

First place: $5,000 (plus APA California conference registration and APA membership) Runners-up (three): $3,000 each (plus APA California conference registration and APA membership) Diversity in Planning: $3,000 (plus APA California conference registration and APA membership) Paul C. Crawford/CPR Scholarship: $1,000 (plus APA membership) Russell Fey Scholarship: $1,000 (plus APA membership)

This scholarship is sponsored in honor of Paul C. Crawford by the California Planning Roundtable (CPR) for students interested in public planning in California. The Central Section contributes to this award to honor Russell Fey, founding faculty member for the planning program at Fresno State University. The Section encourages consideration of students from the Central Valley for this award.

Ken Milam Scholarship: $1,000 (plus APA membership)

This scholarship is sponsored in honor of Ken Milam by the County Planning Directors Association for students interested in public planning in California.

Richard G. Munsell/CPR Scholarship: $1,000 (plus APA membership)

This scholarship is sponsored in honor of Richard G. Munsell by the California Planning Roundtable (CPR) for students interested in public planning in California.

Paul Wack Sustainability Scholarship: $1,000 (plus APA membership)

This scholarship is sponsored by Paul Wack, a long-time CPF Board Member, for students interested in sustainability planning in California.

Frank Wein/CPR Scholarship: $1,000 (plus APA membership) David Wilcox Scholarship: $1,000 (plus APA membership)

This scholarship is sponsored in honor of Frank Wein by the California Planning Roundtable (CPR). This scholarship is sponsored in honor of David Wilcox by the Wilcox/Gerhardt families. Central Coast Section (one), Inland Empire Section (one), Los Angeles Section (three), Northern Section (two), and Orange Section (one) fund annual scholarships for students from their respective Section for attending an accredited planning program in the Section.

Section Scholarships (eight): $1,000 each (plus APA membership)

II Continuing Student Scholarships

The faculty in each accredited professional program select one continuing student, based upon academic performance and professional promise in the State of California. Each recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship and a one-year student membership in APA.

III

Graduating Student Merit Awards

The faculty in each accredited professional program select one graduating student annually, based upon academic performance and professional promise in the State of California. Each recipient receives a one-year student membership in APA.
Accredited planning programs include the masters degree at: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona San Jose State University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California and the bachelors degree at: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Please return completed forms postmarked no later than March 29, 2013 to: Kelly Main, PhD CPF Scholarship Committee City and Regional Planning Department California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

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OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR

First and Middle Name ____________________

Last Name ____________________

This form to be filled out completely by student entering his/her final year in one of the following accredited professional planning degree program.
Masters degree: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona San Jose State University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California Bachelors degree: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Part A Statement of Interest

Please attach a statement of no more than 500 words explaining why planning is important to you, your potential contribution to the profession of planning in the State of California, and how this scholarship would help you to complete your degree. The statement should describe your near-term and long-term career goals.

Part B Resume
Please enclose your current resume summarizing your background and experience.

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OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR

First and Middle Name ____________________

Last Name ____________________

Part C Personal Information

1. Last Name _________________________ First and Middle Name _____________________________

2. Social Security Number ________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ E-mail Address ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Address (current) Address (alternative/summer) ________________________________________ City, State, and Zip Code (current) ________________________________________ Phone Number (current) ________________________________________ City, State, and Zip Code (alternative/summer) ________________________________________ Phone Number (alternative/summer)

4. Are you considered a California resident for academic purposes? ___ Yes ___ No In no, please explain: ___________________________________________ Please indicate the country of your permanent residence: ________________________________________

5. The American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners Codes of Ethics call for increas[ing] the opportunities for women and members of recognized minorities to become professional planners. Qualified women, minorities, and disabled persons are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Please indicate if you meet any of these conditions: ___ Yes ___ No ___ Decline to state

Part D Academic Background

Please enclose or forward under separate cover a transcript of your undergraduate work, and if applicable, your graduate work. 6. Undergraduate Education ______________________________ __________________________________ _____________ _____ University Major Degree Date GPA

7. Graduate Education (if applicable) ______________________________ __________________________________ _____________ _____ University Major Degree Date GPA ___ Part-time

8. Expected enrollment status for 2013-14 academic year: ___ Full-time If part-time, indicate the number of units/credits per term: _____

9. What is the total number of units/credits required for the degree you are seeking? _____ Indicate number of units/credits you have remaining to complete degree: _____ 10. Are you a student member of the American Planning Association? ___ Yes ___ No

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OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR

First and Middle Name ____________________

Last Name ____________________

Part E Financial Need

11. Marital Status: ___ Married ___ Not married ___ No If married, is spouse a student? ___ Yes ___ No

12. If married, is spouse employed? ___ Yes

13. Number of dependents, other than yourself: _____

Age of dependents: ________________________

Relationship of dependents to you: __________________________________________________________

14. Please list all outstanding loans (e.g., student loans, automobile, not housing): Lender Purpose Amount Due Date ______________________________ ___________________________ _____________ ____________ ______________________________ ___________________________ _____________ ____________ ______________________________ ___________________________ _____________ ____________

15. Family Support: An applicant must either (15a) sign the Statement of Financial Independence provided below or (15b) complete the following section on Family Resources and Obligations. 15a. Statement of Financial Independence: I hereby certify that I will receive no financial support from my parent(s) during the 2013-14 academic year, and that I will not be taken as a tax deduction by my parent(s) for 2013 or 2014. ______________________________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Applicant Date

15b. Family Resources and Obligations (if Statement of Financial Independence is not signed): Parents marital status: ___ Married ___ Divorced or Separated

Parents annual net income from 2012 Federal income tax statement (adjusted gross income, form 1040 line 37) plus tax-exempt interest (line 8b) Fathers net income (or joint income): __________ Mothers net income (if not joint): __________

Please list all persons dependent upon your family for financial support: Name _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ Age School, College, or Situation % of Support from Family

_____ ___________________________ ____________________ _____ ___________________________ ____________________ _____ ___________________________ ____________________

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OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR

First and Middle Name ____________________

Last Name ____________________

Part F Budget for 2013-14 Academic Year

Expenses Tuition and fees Books and course materials __________ __________

Living expenses Housing (rent and utilities) Meals Transportation Miscellaneous (please itemize if over $500) __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

$ 0.00 Total Expenses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > __________

Income __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

Accumulated savings Anticipated summer earnings Anticipated earned income during academic year Net expected from spouses resources/earnings Aid from relative/friends (loans and gifts) Personal loans (including student loans) Other scholarships, awards, or grants Other (please identify)

________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

__________ __________ __________

$ 0.00 Total Income - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > __________

Anticipated Need (total expense minus total income)

$ 0.00 __________

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California Planning Foundation

OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR

First and Middle Name ____________________

Last Name ____________________

Part G Recommendations
Please enclose or forward under separate cover two sealed letters one must be from a faculty member in your program, the other may be from either an academic or professional acquaintance (nonrelative) who is familiar with your background, potential as a planner and/or financial need.
___________________________________________ Name ___________________________________________ Title ___________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ City, State, and Zip Code ___________________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________________________ Name ___________________________________________ Title ___________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ City, State, and Zip Code ___________________________________________ Phone Number

Part H Certification
I have examined the statements in this application and attachments, and certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief they are a full, true, and accurate statement of the facts. ______________________________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Applicant Date

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than March 29, 2013. Transcripts and letters of recommendation must be submitted by this date as well. Return completed applications to: Kelly Main, PhD | CPF Scholarship Committee | City and Regional Planning Department California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

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