The City & Regional Planning Department offers a number of scholarships and awards to CRP majors. These scholarships and awards recognize need, promise and achievement in a broad range of activities related to planning. Recipients are selected in the spring quarter and the financial award is given in the fall.

Scholarship Applications

The City & Regional Planning Department offers scholarships based on the evaluation of student applications. The application is available on the CP Portal during the spring and is used for campus-wide scholarships, not just those offered by CRP. Students will receive an email notification when the application period opens, including the deadline to apply.

Scholarship availability and award amounts are determined annually and may vary from year to year. To be eligible, students must be enrolled and declared as a CRP major for the upcoming Fall session. Award amounts typically range from approximately $600 to $5,000

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BRETT BERRIER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND

The Berrier family established this endowment in memory of their son, Brett Berrier, a 1980 CRP graduate. This endowment recognizes talented undergraduate and graduate students in the City and Regional Planning program who demonstrate high scholastic achievement.

Brett Berrier Memorial

• Major: City & Regional Planning
• Class level: Undergraduate
• Financial need required
• Minimum 3.25 GPA in major

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CALIFORNIA HOMEBUILDING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established to support outstanding students who are planning a career in the California homebuilding industry after graduation.

California Homebuilding Foundation Scholarship / CHF

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Open
• Financial need
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be planning a career in the California homebuilding industry after graduation

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CITY & REGIONAL PLANNING SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

This student is selected in recognition of their demonstrated superior academic achievement, commitment, enthusiasm, and collegiality.

City and Regional Planning Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Undergraduate or Graduate
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (undergraduates), 3.3 GPA (graduates)
• Demonstrated interest in the CRP major
• Financial need optional

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DAVE & LORI SANSON SCHOLARSHIP

Dave and Lori Sanson, CEO and EVP of DeNova Homes (established in 1989), are committed to “building a better community.” They were inducted into the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame in 2014. As part of this recognition, CHF donates this scholarship to a university of the Sansons' choice.

Dave and Lori Sanson Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Open
• Financial need
• Minimum 2.7 GPA
• Intention of a career in the California homebuilding industry

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ERRETT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

The Errett family has been very generous in supporting CRP students. This scholarship is awarded to a continuing undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates interest and commitment to the urban planning profession and CRP community.

Errett Family Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Open
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Demonstrated interest in CRP

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ERRETT-FISHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

This generous endowment is awarded to students in both planning programs and to incoming graduate students. Recipients are selected based on their demonstrated interest in a professional career in urban planning.

Errett-Fisher Foundation CRP Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Open
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• California resident

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ERRETT-FISHER FOUNDATION FIRST GENERATION MENTEE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship provides valuable support to first-generation college students in the CRP program.

Errett-Fisher 1st Generation Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Open
• Must be a first-generation college student (neither parent completed a Bachelor’s degree)
• Must be a California resident

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GAIL AND ARNOLD JONAS SCHOLARSHIP FOR PROMISE IN URBAN DESIGN ENDOWMENT

Established by Gail and Arnold Jonas (former Director of Community Development in San Luis Obispo), this scholarship supports students interested in physical planning and the theoretical issues of urban design.

Gail and Arnold Jonas Promise in Urban Design

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Junior, Senior, or Graduate
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Financial need preferred

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JOSEPH HORWEDEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Joseph Horwedel, a 1983 CRP graduate, served as the Director of Planning for the City of San Jose. This scholarship honors his leadership and community impact.

Joseph Horwedel Memorial Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Open
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and community/campus humanitarian involvement

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KENNEDY LOVE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

In memory of Landscape Architecture student and CRP minor Kennedy Love, this scholarship honors students who embody collaboration, volunteerism, and Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” spirit.

Kennedy Love Memorial Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Financial need
• Preference for first-generation students
• Graduate of a California high school and California resident or a veteran (regardless of residency)
• Demonstrated volunteerism, collaboration, and contribution to the design profession

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KEVIN YOST SCHOLARSHIP

Kevin Yost earned dual master’s degrees in CRP and Engineering from Cal Poly and worked in transportation consulting. This scholarship was established by his family in his memory.

Kevin Yost Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Graduate
• Preference for students with high financial need
• Preference for students focusing on transportation planning

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MATTHEW D. HUBAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established in memory of Matthew David Hubal, a talented CRP student and cartoonist for Mustang Daily, this scholarship honors academic excellence and humanitarian involvement.

Matthew D. Hubal Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Recommended minimum 3.0 GPA
• Financial need preferred
• Demonstrated academic excellence and community/campus humanitarian involvement

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MICHAEL MCDOUGALL URBAN DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Honoring beloved professor Michael McDougall, this scholarship supports excellence in urban design and international study opportunities.

Michael McDougall Urban Design Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Continuing undergraduate student
• Preference given to students with outstanding achievements in urban and environmental design; primary intent is to support international travel

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PAUL CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Paul Crawford, a 1971 CRP graduate, was a long-time lecturer and a respected professional planner. This scholarship honors his contributions to the profession.

Paul Crawford Memorial Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Open
• Recommended minimum 3.0 GPA

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RAYMOND T. HASHIMOTO SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

The Raymond T. Hashimoto Scholarship Endowment was established in memory of Ray Hashimoto (BS City & Regional Planning, 1981), a dedicated planning professional whose legacy continues to inspire future generations of planners. Ray Hashimoto was a seasoned land use planner with over 37 years of experience, including roles with the City of Palo Alto and the City of San Jose. As Principal, President, and CEO of HMH, he led a wide range of projects, guiding them from planning through construction.

Raymond T. Hashimoto Scholarship Endowment

• Major: City & Regional Planning
• Financial Need
• GPA: Minimum 2.5 major GPA
• Recipients must be from Northern California

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RRM DESIGN GROUP SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship celebrates RRM Design Group’s partnership with Cal Poly CAED. It recognizes student excellence and high professional promise.

RRM Scholarship

• Major: CRP in 2025–26 (rotates annually among CAED majors)
• Class level: Junior or Senior with at least one year remaining before graduation
• Recommended minimum 3.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Recognizes “student excellence and high professional promise”

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SEAN ROGERS, RBF CONSULTING SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established by RBF Consulting, family, and colleagues, this scholarship honors Sean Rogers and supports students pursuing a career in urban planning.

Sean Rogers RBF Consulting Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Evidence of talent and commitment to a CRP career
• Student must be working to support their own educational expenses

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WILFRED OWEN SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, inspired by British WWI poet Wilfred Owen, is sponsored by Chuck Forester, a CRP alumnus who also studied poetry. It supports students who advocate for marginalized communities.

Wilfred Owen CRP Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Open
• Applicants must demonstrate support for LGBTQ and/or underrepresented minorities through involvement with relevant organizations

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WILLIAM “BILL” HOWARD SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. William Howard was professor emeritus and former head of the CRP Department. This scholarship honors his legacy as an educator and leader.

William “Bill” Howard Scholarship

• Major: City and Regional Planning
• Class level: Graduate student preferred; senior undergraduate eligible if excelling in CRP 410 & 411
• Minimum 3.5 PBAC GPA; 3.3 GPA minimum for undergraduates
• Recipients must exhibit excellent communication, leadership, and either interest in innovative housing solutions or dedication to collaborative community engagement

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CRP Student Clubs

The following student clubs are based in the City & Regional Planning Department. In addition to the student clubs listed below, there are additional clubs associated with the CAED and each Department. For a full list of these clubs go to the CAED Student Clubs web page.