Student Resources
The San Diego Section of the American Planning Association is committed to the education and professional development of students. SDAPA is pleased to provide new opportunities to assist students financially as well as in their career development. Below are links to current student resources. This page will continue to be updated as new opportunities are developed.
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Get Connected!
Are you a student of urban planning or want to get more involved with other students? There are many ways to get connected with students and professionals! JOIN US for SDAPA hosted program events and mixers which are a great opportunity to connect with students, faculty, and professionals from around the region!
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Academic Outreach
University of California San Diego
Learn more about the Urban Studies and Planning Department:
Urban Planning, Real Estate, Architecture Student Orgs on Campus
Learn more about the five (5) undergraduate organizations affiliated with the Urban Studies and Planning Department.
One of the best ways to get connected to events and the urban planning program on campus is to reach out to your SDAPA Representative. The position is always occupied by a current UC San Diego Student and you’ll find them to be a great person to reach out and contact for more information about the Urban Studies and Planning Department, undergraduate programs or upcoming events.
Jacqueline Woo, SDAPA Representative for UC San Diego, Undergraduate Studies jaw036@ucsd.edu
San Diego State University
Learn more about Urban Planning at SDSU
Urban Planning Clubs on Campus
SDSU City Planning Association - Instagram Account
One of the best ways to get connected to events and the urban planning program on campus is to reach out to your APA Representative. The position is always occupied by a current SDSU Student and a great person to reach out to for more information about the program or upcoming events.
Ben Larson, SDAPA Representative for SDSU, Graduate Student of City Planning ben.h.larson@gmail.com
Don’t see your school listed?
Get in contact with the SDAPA Academic Liaison! Sue Peerson, FAICP. SDAPA Academic Liaison, Continuing Lecturer in Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego speerson@ucsd.edu
Young and Emerging Planners (YEP)
YEP is a great way to meet and network with young planners from around the region. Learn more about YEP and follow to make sure you don’t miss out on the next event!
Scholarship Opportunities
SDAPA Student Scholarships
Every year, the San Diego Section (SDAPA) provides scholarships to students of planning and planning related fields from San Diego and Imperial Counties. Applications for scholarships typically open in the later winter or early spring and winners are awarded at the SDAPA annual Awards Ceremony.
California Planning Foundation (CPF) Scholarships
The California Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA California) established the California Planning Foundation (CPF) in 1970 as a nonprofit, charitable corporation with the goal of furthering the professional practice of planning in California. The primary focus is providing scholarships and awards to university students in financial need. The scholarship recipients come from many backgrounds and are selected because they are talented and motivated and have demonstrated academic excellence at university planning programs in California.
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