Jacobson Family Scholarship in Planning

Established by Tom and Andi Jacobson to support a MURP student with an interest in comprehensive land use or environmental planning and aspirations to consider a role within local government. Tom, a local government planner for over 40 years, including a major planning role in Chesterfield County as planning director and revitalization director, has also served at VCU as an adjunct faculty member in URSP, a researcher at the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, and a lead instructor for planning commissioners across Virginia.

• MURP student
• Demonstrated interest in comprehensive land use or environmental planning as highlighted in the required 500-word essay
• Preference for students with a current role or pursuing a career within local government
• Merit-based award (preference)
• Need-based award (preference)

• Preference will be given to students with a minimum of a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) and/or financial need.

*This opportunity will be awarded in Fall 2026.*