The APA Inland Empire Young & Emerging Planners (YEP) group is dedicated to fostering a dynamic social and professional network for students, young professionals, and the broader planning community.
We serve as a vital resource to engage and support aspiring urban planners in becoming active members of APA through conferences, workshops, and interactive events.
Our mission is to develop programs and activities that inspire, motivate, and build meaningful connections among members.
Interested in getting involved? Contact Kassie Vickers (kass.vick@gmail.com) or Derek Meksavanh (derek.meksavanh@gmail.com) to learn more and join our growing network!
Scholarships
California Planning Foundation Scholarship Program
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. All members of APA California are automatically members of the CPF. Although APA California members pay annual dues to belong to APA California and the national organization, the American Planning Association, there are no separate dues to belong to CPF.
Each year, CPF invites planning students to compete for a number of scholarships. Scholarships are offered to students enrolled in eligible planning programs in California (both accredited and non-accredited programs). All scholarship application materials are sent directly to eligible programs. Students interested in CPF scholarships should contact their faculty or staff advisors for additional information. More information is also available on their website.