Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships

For those pursuing a college education and in need of financial assistance, a variety of scholarship support is available. Of special note are scholarships awarded by the IREM Foundation for undergraduate and graduate students who have declared a major in real estate or, if the college has no real estate major, a major in a related field.

Providing up to $2,500 for undergraduate students and $5,000 for graduate students are these programs:

• IREM Foundation Collegiate Scholarship – supports the study of real estate at the collegiate level and promotes careers in real estate management

• George M. Brooker, CPM, Diversity Collegiate Scholarship – supports the study of real estate at the college level among underrepresented population groups

Detailed information about the scholarship programs and the applications can be found at www.iremfoundation.org.

You also are urged to check other organizations, schools, the Internet, and companies for additional scholarships.

Professional Support Grants

For those entering the real estate management business and seeking further education and a professional credential, several grant programs are available through the IREM Foundation.

• Paul H. Rittle Sr. Professional Development Grant – provides assistance to individuals exploring careers in real estate management, with each grant providing up to $3,000 to be used toward tuition and travel-related expenses to attend any and all IREM courses.

• Donald M. Furbush, CPM, Professional Development Grant – assists recipients in covering up to $6,000 in expenses associated with achieving the CPM designation.

• Bette Fears, ARM, Professional Development Grant – assists recipients in covering up to $3,000 in expenses associated with achieving the ARM certification.

• Diversity Outreach Professional Development Grant – assists individuals from underrepresented population groups by covering up to $6,000 in expenses associated with achieving an IREM credential.

For more information and applications for the IREM Foundation Professional Grants, go to www.iremfoundation.org.