Don Shon Award for Excellence in Learning from Practice Scholarship

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Don Shon Award for Excellence in Learning from Practice Scholarship

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The Don Shon Award for Excellence in Learning from Practice Scholarship offers $1,000 to graduate students who are members of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning and are engaged in reflective practice in planning.

Jun 1, 2026

55 days left

$1,000

Award amount

6

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Graduate students
  • Members of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning
  • Students writing research reports on creative planning practice

Key highlights

  • $1,000 award amount
  • Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Focus on reflective practice in planning

Why apply

  • Financial support for education costs
  • Recognition for excellence in planning practice
  • Opportunity to present at a professional conference

Important checks

  • Verify membership in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning
  • Ensure your school is a member institution
  • Confirm your eligibility as a graduate or doctoral student

Who can apply

  • Must be a member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning
  • Must be a U.S. resident
  • Attending a member school in the U.S. or Canada
  • Graduate or doctoral student
  • Seeking a graduate degree or Ph.D.
  • Writing a research report on reflective planning practice

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

upcoming

Study levels

graduate_student

Eligible institutions

Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning

Payout method

Paid to the college or financial aid office

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Prepare a strong research report or thesis related to planning
  • Submit your application before the deadline
  • Check if you need to present your work at a conference

Key requirements (6)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

  • Member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending a school that is a member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning in the U.S. or Canada.
  • Graduate or doctoral student.
  • Seeking a graduate degree or Ph.D.
  • Writing research report on the reflective nature of creative planning practice.

Applying

Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2026, with a focus on reflective planning practice.

Award & payment

Amount: $1,000

Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office

paid to student

Overview

This scholarship offers $1,000 to graduate students who are members of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, focusing on reflective practice in planning.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.