REIS Foundation Scholarships

The Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) is a non-profit corporation, formed in 1981.  In 2006, REIS formed the REIS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. as a 501(c)3 charitable entity.  Any expenses associated with the Foundation are paid by REIS, allowing 100% of contributions to the Foundation to be awarded to scholars.  In the first year of operation, the Foundation awarded four scholarships of $2,500 each.

SCHOOLS

• Florida Gulf Coast University (www.fgcu.edu)

• Edison College (www.edison.edu)

• Hodges University (www.internationalcollege.edu)

• Southwest Florida College (www.swfc.edu)

CRITERIA

1. The purpose is to provide scholarship funds for students attending the participating institutions who have an interest in a career associated with the real estate industry. Areas of study can include landscaping; engineering; real estate; appraisal; legal; accounting; development; insurance; etc.

2. Limit of $2,500 to be awarded to any student during a specific calendar year. A student may receive a scholarship award of up to $2,500 for four consecutive years. Funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the scholarship recipient, not to the individual.

3. Minimum grade point average shall be 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).

4. Financial need shall be considered.

5. Recommendations from faculty members will also be considered, but are not required.

6. Preferential consideration shall be given to local and regional residents.

7. A recipient will attend one of the Real Estate Investment Society's (REIS) monthly meetings (at no cost) for the purpose of recognition and meeting the organization's members.

8. A candidate must submit a one-page essay with their application outlining why he/she should be considered for a scholarship of this nature and how it would benefit him/her.

9. Scholarship awards are intended for tuition and course books and materials.

10. The recipient will become an honorary member of the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) during the scholarship period and be eligible to attend any and all monthly meetings and functions (at no cost) on the same basis as any dues paying member.

APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
 

Information on applying for REIS Foundation scholarships is available from:

1. Florida Gulf Coast University
   Carolyn Greene
   (239) 590-1060
    

2. Edison College
   Billie Silva
   (239) 489-0409
    

3. Hodges University
   Marcia Brooks
   (239) 482-0019
    

4. Southwest Florida College
   Brandy Surrot
   (239) 939-4766

CONTRIBUTING TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND