Author: Collete English Dixon

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.

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The goal of the Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago (LPBC) scholarship is to support overall excellence in the real estate industry. It seeks to recruit, educate, assist, and support educating students, particularly those interested in multi-family real estate.

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.

Program Participation Requirements

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; and, (e) fully participate in Institute and LPBC activities. The degree must be completed in two years after initial enrollment.

Program Elements

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

• Selected students will receive a scholarship of $5,000.
• Selected students will be eligible to renew the scholarship, however, in no event will an individual student receive more than $10,000 from the fund.

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

A scholar under this scholarship fund will be given a mentor from the Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago and are expected to participate in the LPBC’s events. The mentors will provide shadowing, attendance at events, exposure to the industry, networking opportunities, 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.

Industry Placement

Students will be informed of career opportunities through the Institute.

Professional Training Courses

All scholarship students under the Institute’s real estate programs are require to attend the on-site Institute training courses. The courses are free and 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.

Graduation and certificate

Graduates from the program will receive a special certificate as a scholar of LINCOLN PARK BUILDERS CLUB OF CHICAGO FUND.

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The goal of the Duke Realty Fund Scholarship is to support diversity as well as overall excellence in the real estate industry.  It seeks to recruit, educate, financially assist and support educating students, particularly those interested in industrial real estate.

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.

Program Participation Requirements

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; and, (e) fully participate in Institute and DREAM FUND activities. The degree must be completed in two years after initial enrollment.

Program Elements:

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

• Selected students will receive an annual scholarship of $7,500/ year for up to two years (or a maximum of $15,000) to complete the degree program.
• GMAT Scholars – qualified students will receive an annual scholarship of $10,000/year for up to two years (a maximum of $20,000) to complete the degree program.

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 and/or Duke Realty mentoring program(s). The mentors will 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. Internships at Duke Realty, or elsewhere, will give “hands on” experience.

Industry Placement

Duke Realty’s Human Resources Department will communicate Duke Realty job openings in Chicago and nationally. Students will be informed of other opportunities through the Institute.

Annual Luncheon

Scholars will be hosted at an annual luncheon sponsored by Duke Realty for the scholars and alumni, program mentors, and Duke Realty leaders.

Professional Training Courses

All scholarship students under the Institute’s real estate programs are require to attend the on-site Institute training courses. The courses are free and 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.

Graduation and certificate:

Upon graduation, scholars will receive a special certificate as a scholars of THE DUKE REALTY DREAM FUND.

The goal of the Scholarship is to recruit, educate, financially assist and support the next generation of real estate leaders, particularly those interested in industrial real estate.

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.

Program Participation Requirements

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; and, (e) fully participate in Institute and Northern Builders’ scholarship fund activities. The degree must be completed in two years after initial enrollment.

Program Elements:

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

• Selected students will receive an annual scholarship of $7,500/ year for up to two years (or a maximum of $15,000) to complete the degree program.
• GMAT Scholars – qualified students will receive an annual scholarship of $10,000/year for up to two years (a maximum of $20,000) to complete the degree program.

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. The 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. Internships at Northern Builders, or elsewhere, will give “hands on” experience.

Industry Placement

Northern Builders will network with Chicago-area fires and share employment opportunities as they become available. Students will be informed of other opportunities through the Institute.

Professional Training Courses

All scholarship students under the Institute’s real estate programs are require to attend the on-site Institute training courses. The courses are free and 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.

Graduation and certificate:

Graduates from the program will receive a special certificate as a scholar of THE JAMES P. GRUSECKI AND NORTHERN BUILDERS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP FOR FUTURE LEADERS IN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE.

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