The Robert A. Catlin/David W. Long Memorial Scholarship

Named after committed planners and long-standing PBCD members, The Robert
A. Catlin/David W. Long Memorial Scholarship serves to foster increased
interest among African American undergraduates in urban planning as a
graduate field of study and as a professional career. The $2,500
scholarship is given directly to the student to pay for expenses incurred
during the academic year.

Deadline:
October 30 of each year. If the 30th falls on a weekend, the
first Monday after the weekend will be the deadline.

Eligibility Criteria:
African Americans who are rising juniors and seniors majoring in urban
planning and related fields (geography, environmental studies, urban
studies, etc.);
Students with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0; and Full-time enrolled students
Students who satisfy all of the above criteria, click here for a current
application.

Application Procedures:
All application materials, which must be original documents, should be
received by October 30 of each year. Faxes and e-mail attachments will not
be accepted. The PBCD Education and Research Standing Committee will
review each application and select a winner. The winner's name will be
announced at the Annual National APA Conference.
Download the application materials HERE.
Submit application materials to:

Sigmund Shipp, Ph.D.
Vice Chairperson of Policy
Planning and the Black Community Division
American Planning Association
Hunter College
Department of Urban Affairs and Planning
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Fore more information, contact Sigmund Shipp, Vice Chairperson of Policy
at sshipp3571@aol.com.