Students and New Planners
Make Connections to Launch and Advance Your Career
You're excited about making a difference in your community, and you're not alone!
Whether you're a planning student or a new planner, APA will help you gear up for the career you want.
Socialize for Success
Connect with peers and pros on campus and in communities.
- Planning Student Organizations interact with students, faculty, and local communities.
- Young Planners Groups network with professional planners at the chapter level, opening opportunities to find mentors, plan and attend events, and volunteer.
- Join an APA division and share your interest in a planning specialty.
Be a Leader
Add your voice to the national planning conversation.
- Write for the APA Blog.
- Present at the National Planning Conference, or review session proposals.
- Join the Planners' Advocacy Network.
- Serve on APA's Student Representative Council.
Get Recognized
Compete for awards, scholarships and fellowships from APA, its chapters and divisions, and other organizations.
- APA Scholarships
- APA Outstanding Student Awards
- AICP Student Project Awards
- PSO Outstanding Planning Student Organization (PSO) Awards
- Chapter and division scholarships, grants, writing competitions, and more!
Students and New Planners Blog Posts
July 17, 2018
APA Ambassador Brings Children’s Workshop to Life in Texas
March 29, 2018
APA Foundation: 2018 Scholarship Opportunities
March 22, 2018
APA Ambassador Gives San Francisco Youth a Fresh Look at the City
March 9, 2018
APA Foundation: Nurturing Future Planners
January 22, 2018
APA Ambassador and Sanger Residents Plan for Healthy, Active Lifestyles
January 9, 2018
"Park for All" Playground Brings Together APA Ambassador and Texas Students
November 7, 2017
APA Ambassadors Give Students Sky-High View of Planning
October 31, 2017
Students Shape a City at Summer Planning Camp