The goal of the Scholarship is to recruit, educate, financially assist and support the next generation of real estate leaders who are committed to working for the preservation of neighborhoods and affordable housing.
Student Requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the current admission requirements of HCB. In particular, applicants will have completed an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have 2-3 years of work experience in real estate or a related field. Employer recommendation letter requested.
Students will be required to (a) maintain a GPA of 3.5; (b) be continuously registered; (c) take two classes each regular semester; (d) complete the Institute’s professional training courses; (e) fully participate in the Institute’s Rho Epsilon Real Estate Club and other student events sponsored by the Institute.
Program Elements:
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The selected student(s) are eligible to receive a scholarship of $5,000/semester for up to two years (or a maximum of $20,000).
Advising
Students will be assigned an advisor from the Institute to provide guidance concerning their academic choices, as well as other counseling during their studies.
Mentorships/Internships
All students are expected to participate in the Institute’s mentoring program. Mentors can provide shadowing, attendance at events, exposure to the industry, and professional advice and interaction.
Industry/Student Forums
The Institute will involve the students in all of its educational and program activities. A student membership in an industry organization will be provided.
Career Evaluation
Each semester the student will have an opportunity to review career options with the industry mentor. It is expected that scholars who are not employed on a full-time basis will pursue internships during their studies in the real estate program to obtain “hands on” experience.
Industry Placement
Students will be informed of full-time, internship and other job opportunities through the Institute.
Professional Training Courses
All scholarship students under the Institute’s real estate programs are required to attend any on-site Institute training courses. The courses are free and may include:
- Information/real estate technology classes – including industry programs such as Argus, CoStar and STDB.
- Professional and Personal Skills – Business etiquette, presentation, networking and time management skills.
- Business writing – composition skills – composition, document organization, resume preparation, etc.
Recipient will also have the opportunity throughout the academic year to:
- Participate in CIC’s Property Management training courses and workshop at no cost (offered virtual or in person sessions)
- Attend CIC forums and networking events at no cost (e.g., Holiday Party, annual Neighborhood Forum with more than 200 developers, owners, managers, brokers, and lenders)
- Shadow CIC staff in a particular area of interest (e.g. lending, asset management, property redevelopment activities) twice over the course of the academic year
Graduation and certificate:
Upon graduation, scholars will receive a special certificate as a scholar of the CIC FUTURE LEADERS IN NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION.