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The Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF) is accepting online applications for eight of its scholarships through the end of day April 1, 2021.
Applications and accompanying materials must be submitted online to REEF. Apply for a scholarship now.
Scholarships with an April 1 application deadline include:
- Academic Scholarship
- Morgan L. Fitch Scholarship
- Daniel L. Goodwin Scholarship
- James M. Kinney Scholarship
- Parker R. Oldenettel Scholarship
- George Patt Scholarship
- Thomas F. Seay Scholarship
- Richard D. Wiegers Scholarship
Additionally, the Illinois Minority Real Estate Scholarship accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Application information
Applicants must Include a description of their activities, interests, employment history, prospective line of study and career goals. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and plan to study at an Illinois college or university full-time.
Scholarships will be awarded using the applicant’s:
- intended course of study and career goals;
- scholastic achievements, including academic grade point average;
- economic need or situation; and
- references and recommendations.
About REEF
REEF is a not-for-profit organization established to aid and promote the work of real estate education throughout Illinois. The foundation is supported by voluntary contributions from organizations and individuals who recognize the importance of furthering academic experience and training in the real estate industry in Illinois.
Since 2000, REEF has awarded 1,100 scholarships worth $809,150 to real estate professionals and their families. For applications, go to: ilreef.org/scholarship/.
