Brief Information
The CIP Planning Scholarships 2026 are now open, offering financial support to outstanding student research projects in the field of planning. These scholarships are awarded by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) to students whose projects demonstrate excellence in planning theory or practice, or provide meaningful service to communities.
In addition to funding, recipients of the CIP Planning Scholarships 2026 receive an official certificate and a digital badge recognizing their achievement.
Key Dates & Details
- Scholarship Name: CIP Planning Scholarships 2026
- Organiser: Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
- Eligible Applicants: Student members of CIP
- Funding Type: Research project scholarships
- Project Status: Proposed or in progress (not completed)
- Application Deadline: February 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT
- Location: Canada
- Application Method: Online submission
- Official Scholarships Page: https://cip-pstf.ca/scholarships
Table of Contents
Overview
The CIP Planning Scholarships 2026 are designed to support high-quality student research that contributes to the advancement of the planning profession in Canada. These scholarships recognize projects that show strong planning, clear objectives, innovation, and the potential to benefit communities or community groups.
Scholarships are awarded to individual students or small student teams whose work demonstrates:
- Excellence in planning research or practice
- Innovation in approach or methodology
- Potential contribution to the planning profession
- Potential service or benefit to communities
Through the CIP Planning Scholarships 2026, CIP aims to encourage emerging planners to pursue impactful research while supporting their academic and professional development.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the CIP Planning Scholarships 2026, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a student member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) in good standing for the current academic year
- Be enrolled full-time in an accredited Canadian planning program
- Accreditation must be by PSB (Professional Standards Board) or OUQ (Ordre des urbanistes du Québec)
- Be enrolled in the program during the term in which the scholarship is awarded
❗ Important:
- Professional members (MCIP®) and candidate members who have returned to school are not eligible for the CIP Planning Scholarships 2026.
Members of equity-deserving groups are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Eligible Research Projects
Projects submitted under the CIP Planning Scholarships 2026 must meet the following requirements:
- The project (e.g. thesis, practicum, major research paper) must be proposed or in progress at the time of application
- Projects must have a target completion date within 18 months, starting from the month research proposals are completed
- Applicants must provide:
- A project timeline
- A justification for the proposed project length
🚫 Projects that are already completed are not eligible for funding under the CIP Planning Scholarships 2026.
Application Details
Applications for the CIP Planning Scholarships 2026 must be submitted through the official online application system.
Required Information
Applicants will be asked to provide:
- A brief biography, including studies and personal interests
- The title, focus area, and timeline of the research project
- A description of:
- The research rationale and objectives
- How the project is innovative
- Research questions and methodology
- A bibliography and list of sources
📌 Scholarship recipients must:
- Submit a copy of their completed project to CIP-PSTF
- Consent to publication of their work (in whole or in part) by CIP-PSTF and/or CIP
🗓 Application Deadline: February 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT
For context on the planning profession in Canada, you may explore:
🔗 https://www.cip-icu.ca
Who can apply for the CIP Planning Scholarships 2026?
Only full-time students enrolled in accredited Canadian planning programs who are CIP student members in good standing are eligible.
Can group projects apply?
Yes. Scholarships may be awarded to projects by one student or a small student team.
Are completed projects eligible?
No. Projects must be proposed or in progress at the time of application.
What do scholarship recipients receive?
Recipients receive funding, an official certificate, and a digital badge.
Official Link
👉 View all available scholarships & apply here:
🔗 https://cip-pstf.ca/scholarships
👉 Apply Now (Online Application Form):
🔗 https://canadianinstituteofplanners.submittable.com/submit/1f2c3d8b-1d03-452d-baa9-9f679c8b10cc/view
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