REALTOR University Scholarship Application

REALTOR® University Scholarship Application

Applicants may apply for scholarships during the graduate program admissions process and should work with their admissions advisor to do so. These are individual scholarships based on merit and academic excellence. Unlike loans, scholarships are funds that you do not have to repay.

Basic Scholarship Eligibility To qualify for a REALTOR® University scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:  Each Scholarship applicant must have at least one year membership in the National Association of REALTORS®, which includes institute affiliate members (except that “Student Membership” will not qualify for purposes of this requirement), OR at least one (1) year employment by (a) the National Association of REALTORS®, including institute affiliate members, or a Member Board of the National Association of REALTORS®; (b) an Affiliated Institute, Society or Council of the National Association of REALTORS® or local chapter of an Affiliated Institute, Society, Council; (c) a REALTOR® member firm (but not those who hold active real estate licenses); or (d) a national real estate brokerage franchise organization.  Applicants must have applied for admission to the REALTOR® University graduate program.  Applicants must have met REALTOR® University entrance requirements and be admitted to and enrolled in the graduate program.  Applicants who are currently enrolled in the program may not be on Academic Probation.  Applicants may also be required to meet additional criteria.

General Scholarship Policies  Recipients must start their course work within the next two sessions immediately following award of the scholarship, or scholarship will be rescinded.  To retain scholarship eligibility, recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of no less than a 3.0, must satisfy all financial obligations to REALTOR® University, and must maintain continuous enrollment. There may be no instance of more than two consecutive sessions out of school. See more on continued eligibility below.  Scholarship funding will be rescinded upon any course failure.  If recipient withdraws from a course, he/she is responsible for 100% of the course tuition; scholarship funding will not be used for payment.  Scholarship recipients are responsible for all other educational expenses.  For students eligible for multiple special tuition rates, the most beneficial pricing programs or scholarship will apply.

REALTOR® University Scholarship Application | 1 Effective January 2017 Session

Revision Date 12/6/2017 Scholarship Requirements Applicants must meet the following criteria:  Must be a REALTOR® University student  Must submit a completed scholarship application  Must submit three signed letters of recommendation from an employer, former teacher, advisor, etc. specific to the scholarship application (cannot include family members)  Must submit a 500 word essay, or less, on "How do you believe a REALTOR® University graduate degree will help you succeed and meet your career goals?"  Must submit a copy of your official undergraduate transcript  Must submit a copy of current resume

Award amount The program maximum, per student, is $5,000. Scholarship recipients will receive up to $800 per course until their scholarship has been exhausted.

Continued eligibility Scholarship recipients are expected to meet the following continuing eligibility criteria, and demonstrate progress in a timely manner toward completing the program, or scholarship funding will be forfeit:

 Scholarship funding will be rescinded upon any course failure.  Recipients must begin course work within the next two sessions immediately following award of the scholarship or funding will be forfeit.  Recipients must maintain continuous enrollment on a semester basis or funding will be forfeit. There may be no instance of more than two consecutive sessions out of school.  Recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of no less than a 3.0. o Scholarship funding will be placed on hold indefinitely until the recipient’s cumulative grade point average reaches 3.0 or higher.  Recipients must satisfy all financial obligations to REALTOR® University. o Scholarship funding will be placed on hold indefinitely until all financial balances are paid.

Scholarship Selection The REALTOR® University Board of Regents will refer scholarship applications to the Scholarship Committee for their evaluation, recommendation and approval. An interview with the scholarship committee may be required.

Scholarship Funding All scholarships made through the REALTOR® University Scholarship Fund shall be paid directly to REALTOR® University on behalf of the recipient. Availability of scholarships is subject to change. Scholarship availability varies by state; not currently available to residents of: REALTOR® University Scholarship Application 3.11.14 Oregon.

2017-2018 Application Deadlines

Scholarship Application Session Deadline Class Start Date January 2018 December 11, 2017 January 1, 2018 March 2018 February 5, 2018 February 26, 2018 May 2018 April 9, 2018 April 30, 2018 July 2018 June 18, 2018 July 9, 2018

To apply, please contact Admissions at [email protected] or call 1-855-786-6546 option 1.

REALTOR® University Scholarship Application | 3 Effective January 2017 Session

Revision Date 12/6/2017 Scholarship Application

Applicant Name

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Mailing Address

Number/Street City/State Zip/Postal Code

Phone Number ( ) ( ) Work Cell

NRDS ID #

E-Mail Address

Work Personal

Employment Information (include resume not to exceed two pages)

Current Employer Job Title Specialization

Date of Birth

Month/Day/Year

Gender

______Male _____ Female

Student Information

Student ID Number New Student? (Yes or No) Undergraduate Degree

REALTOR® University Scholarship Application 3.11.14 School Name Major Graduation Year GPA

REALTOR® Organization Involvement/List Certifications and Designations

Other Extra-curricular Activities

Does your Employer offer Tuition Reimbursement?

□ Yes □ No

Essay Please attach the essay with your scholarship application. Please include your first and last name at the top of the essay. The essay should be 500 words or less. Answer the essay question "How do you believe a REALTOR® University graduate degree will help you succeed and meet your career goals?"

Student Verification I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct and that the attached essay was written by me. I have also read and understand the scholarship policies and understand that if I do not meet the continuing eligibility requirements the scholarship may be rescinded. If I am awarded the REALTOR® University scholarship, I give REALTOR® University permission to use my name, location, likeness and essay for publicity and reports.

Signature Date

Application Checklist Please email your application in the order listed below to Admissions, REALTOR® University at: [email protected]

Before submitting your application, please make sure you have completed and included the following items. Your application will not be considered unless all of this information is included.

1. Fully completed application 2. Essay 3. Signed Letters of Recommendation REALTOR® University Scholarship Application | 5 Effective January 2017 Session

Revision Date 12/6/2017 4. Resume

REALTOR® University Scholarship Application 3.11.14