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| | MAP’s Memorial Scholarship Program was created by Larry Bauman and Mike Banas in 1993 to honor their dear friend Mike Manore, a long time planning leader who had passed away. The Memorial Scholarship Program accepts member donations and sponsorships to perpetually fund scholarships for graduate and undergraduate urban and regional planning students in Michigan. The 2026 application is due by May 22, 2026, 11:59 pm.
View full details and apply here |
| | NPC26 online, May 27-29, offers unique education sessions exclusive to the online conference, plus recordings of the keynotes from Detroit. Students enjoy a discounted member rate of $75.
View the full program and register |
| | Application Window: February 25 - May 15, 2026
The APA Foundation Scholarship in Planning supports students who are committed to the planning profession and who face financial barriers to accessing education. Rooted in the Foundation’s mission to strengthen communities, this scholarship invests in the next generation of planners whose perspectives and experiences will help shape great communities for all.
View more details here and apply |
| | The Metro Detroit Planners (MDP), the Emerging Professional Planners (EPP), and the Michigan Black Professional Planners (MBPP) sections of MAP are co-hosting a meet up on May 27, 2026 in Detroit.
The meet up is an informal networking opportunity intended to bring together planners and friends of planners for an evening of camaraderie, and to celebrate our profession. You’ll meet new colleagues, reconnect with old ones, and enjoy an evening of food and drink. You can learn more about MAP’s Sections, and maybe even join one!
When: Sunday, May 27 | 5:00-7:30pm
Where: Detroit Pizza Bar (7316 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221)
Cost: $25 Member Rate | $15 for Students
Registration fee includes pizza and appetizers.
Register here |
| | Interested in taking the AICP exam or submitting your professional planning experience in 2026? The certification window will is now open.
Visit the Get Started page to register for events such as the AICP Office Hours. You’ll also find helpful checklists at the bottom of the page to guide you through each step. Email aicp@planning.org or info@planningmi.org if you have any questions.
The AICP Certification Scholarship application is now open from May 1st to May 31st, with recipients selected in June. Scholarships may be applied toward either the exam or the experience assessment. |
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