APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship
- Women and members of one of the following minority groups – African American, Hispanic American or Native American
- Citizens of the United States
- Students enrolled or officially accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate planning program accredited by the PAB (NOTE: only the Urban Planning program at UM is PAB accredited).
- Students who intend to work as practicing planners in the public sector
- Students able to document their need for financial assistance
Judith McManus Price, a planner for more than 30 years before her death in 2001, was an exceptional woman with extraordinary talents that she freely shared, not only with her family and friends, but also with her community, her colleagues, and her profession. Her husband, Thomas Price continues her gift of sharing with a generous endowment to the Judith McManus Price Scholarship to help women and minority students enter the field of planning.
The scholarship is meant to celebrate planning by providing partial funding for women and minority (African American, Hispanic American, or Native American) students.
Application requirements include: personal statement describing career goals and why they chose planning (two pages); complete APA financial aid application; two letters of recommendation; official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); verification from University financial officers of a website indicating the average cost of one year of school; resume; copy of acceptance to the planning program (for incoming students only); notarized statement of financial independence; signature.
Half of award is given at the beginning of the year, the other half at the beginning of the second semester if satisfactory academic progress has been made.
The payments are made to the school on the student’s account. The award includes a paid one-year student membership to APA.