2026 SVS Student Scholarship Fundraiser

Have a great time and help raise money to support Sacramento Valley Section planning students and emerging planners!
About this Event

Register for the 2026 SVS Student Scholarship Fundraiser!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

5:30-7:30 PM

Bike Dog Brewing - East Sac 1210 66th Street, Sacramento

Have a great time and help raise money to support Sacramento Valley Section planning students and emerging planners!

The Sacramento Valley Section of APA California is pleased to announce the 2026 Student Scholarship Fundraiser! Funds raised during the event go towards scholarships that support education, mentoring, professional development, and training for planners of all generations in the Sacramento Valley. These funds are awarded through the California Planning Foundation (CPF) and Scot Mende Memorial Fund.

About the Event

Join us on Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30-7:30 at Bike Dog Brewing - East Sac (1210 66th Street Sacramento, CA 95819) for the annual Student Scholarship Fundraiser. Enjoy great food, local craft beer, and the excitement of our live auctions, featuring a variety of items including event tickets, gift certificates, and unique products from local businesses and vendors.

All proceeds will directly support student scholarships and professional development programs, helping to invest in the next generation of leaders. We hope you’ll join us for this lively and meaningful event — connect with colleagues, support a great cause, and enjoy a fun summer evening at Bike Dog.

Registration amounts are as follows, with options to support scholarships at different donation levels:

• Young and Emerging Planners $15
• Regular General Admission $25
• Planning Champion $50
• Planning ROCKSTAR $100

*This is a hosted event with non-alcoholic beverages and dinner provided, along with a no-host bar. Registrants are encouraged to make cash or check donations during the night of the event to avoid Eventbrite and Square fees, but donations via Eventbrite registration or credit card payment night-of are also available for your convenience.

Scholarship Fund Background

Every year, the SVS provides $3,000 to support two $1,500 scholarships for students entering their final year of a planning undergraduate or graduate program at UC Davis, CSU Chico and Sacramento State. Planning students in the section are also eligible for additional funds awarded by CPF. The fundraising goal for the Scholarship Fund is $3,000.

In addition to scholarships, the Section utilizes the Scot Mende memorial fund to assist young and emerging planners with professional development opportunities, ensuring that all planners have access to the programming our section has to offer, such as the PLAN mentorship program and Rural PLAN mentorship program. The fundraising goal for the Scot Mende Memorial Fund is $500.