Lincoln Educational Trust Fund College Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsored by Realtors Association of Lincoln

The REALTORS® Association of Lincoln Educational Trust Fund provides scholarships to students attending colleges or universities in the State of Nebraska. Any student of sophomore, junior, or senior status who is enrolled at a four-year or two-year college on a full-time basis is eligible to apply.

The Educational Trust Fund was established in 1972 to assist individuals pursuing a college education pursuant to a career in a real estate related field of business. The trust fund is administered by a six-member Board of Directors. Two board members are elected annually by members of the REALTORS® Association of Lincoln and serve three-year terms. The fund is maintained entirely through the voluntary contributions of members. Applications for the scholarships are solicited in the fall and spring of each academic year. Deadlines for applications are May 31st and October 31st of every year.

Applicant Qualifications:

A) The student must be attending an accredited community college or university in Nebraska

B) The student must have completed 27 academic credit hours at current institution

C) Must be studying in a real estate-related field

Application Requirements:

A) Proof of Enrollment

B) Previous semester accumulative average

C) Current scholarships held, including amount

D) Extracurricular activities and/or community service

E) Professional goals (include a brief essay)

F) Honors/awards

G) Letter of reference

H) Immediate family in Real Estate Industry (who/what position/where/dates)