Georgia Realtors College Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Georgia Realtors

Description

**Purpose**
This scholarship program, offered by Georgia REALTORS, supports undergraduate students pursuing a degree in real estate or a closely related field at accredited colleges in Georgia. The program is intended to help students offset education expenses while encouraging careers in the real estate industry. Applicants must submit a completed application and required documents for consideration; awards are administered through the Scholarship Foundation. The program is for full-time undergraduate study.

Key takeaways
- Offered by Georgia REALTORS to support real estate–focused undergraduates in Georgia.
- Intended to defray education costs and encourage real estate careers.
- Applicants must submit a completed application and supporting documents.
- Awards are administered through the Scholarship Foundation.

Eligibility

**Who can apply**
The scholarship is open to any full-time undergraduate student at an accredited public or private university in Georgia who is majoring in real estate or a related discipline. Applicants must be enrolled in college or officially planning to begin college for the upcoming school year; they do not need to be incoming freshmen. Eligibility is limited to undergraduate study only. Proof of enrollment or intent to enroll is required as part of the application.

Key takeaways
- Full-time undergraduates at accredited Georgia colleges qualify.
- Major must be real estate or a closely related field.
- Must be enrolled or planning to begin the upcoming school year.
- Not restricted to freshmen.

Award Value

**Amount and permitted uses**
One new recipient will receive $1,000 for the upcoming school year. The scholarship is renewable up to three additional times, allowing a maximum of four annual awards to the same student if renewal criteria are met. Scholarship funds may be applied to tuition, fees, meal plans, dorm fees, and other directly related school expenses; funds may not be used for travel or off‑campus living costs.

Key takeaways
- $1,000 awarded to one new recipient per school year.
- Renewable up to three times (maximum of four awards total).
- Usable for tuition, fees, meal plans, dorm fees, and other direct school expenses.
- Not usable for travel or off-campus housing.

Application Requirements

**Required documents**
A complete application must include any documentation of other awards, plus one of the following academic verifications: if you were a high school student within the past five years, submit a certified copy of high school transcripts emailed from your school counseling department or pages signed by your guidance counselor; if not a high school student within the past five years, attach a résumé covering your past five years of academic and/or employment history. Additionally, include a 500–600 word essay outlining your college and career plans and why you deserve the scholarship, and two signed letters of recommendation—one from a teacher or professor and one from a non-family member—with contact information. Email the completed application and attachments to the Scholarship Foundation at scholarships@garealtor.com for consideration.

Key takeaways
- Include award documentation (if applicable).
- Transcripts required if high school within past 5 years; otherwise include a 5‑year résumé.
- Submit a 500–600 word essay on plans and merit.
- Provide two signed recommendations (teacher/professor + non-family) with contact info.
- Send everything to scholarships@garealtor.com.

Selection & Administration

**Review process**
All applications are screened and selected by the Scholarship Committee Trustees. The Scholarship Foundation administers the application intake and award distribution according to the committee’s decisions. Committee review considers submitted documentation, essay, and recommendation letters when selecting recipients. Administrative questions or document submissions should be directed to the Scholarship Foundation contact.

Key takeaways
- The Scholarship Committee Trustees perform screening and selection.
- The Scholarship Foundation handles intake and award administration.
- Committee evaluates documents, essay, and recommendations.
- Direct administrative questions to the Scholarship Foundation.

Application Timeline

**Deadlines and award term**
The application deadline is annually in April. Scholarships are awarded for the upcoming school year, which is defined as August 1 through July 31. One new applicant is chosen each school year; renewals (if applicable) apply to subsequent years up to the maximum renewal limit. Plan submissions and documentation so they meet the April deadline for consideration for the specified school-year term.

Key takeaways
- Application deadline: April (annually).
- Award term / school year: August 1 – July 31.
- One new recipient selected each school year.
- Renewals apply to subsequent years up to the maximum allowed.