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Scholarships

The Real Estate Investment Society has established the scholarship program to encourage and support students interested in commercial real estate and related professions. A permanent scholarship fund with Florida Gulf Coast University was established in 1999 with a $10,000 endowment. In 2011 it was named the Paul Sands Memorial - REIS Scholarship in memory of REIS member and governor Paul Sands. A portion of proceeds from the annual Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog invitational golf tournament are added to the scholarship fund each year. 

In 2006, REIS also established the REIS Scholarship Foundation, a not-for-profit, registered 501(c)3 corporation that provides an opportunity to make charitable donations for college scholarships. REIS provides management of the Foundation, allowing 100% of donations to be awarded as scholarships. Information:  Bev Larson, 239.689.7174, REIS Scholarship Chair.

Please see below for information regarding:

  • How to Contribute
  • Eligibility criteria of the REIS Foundation Scholarship program
  • Application Information
  • Past REIS Scholarship Foundation Awardees
  • Past FGCU Scholarship Awardees

 

Criteria
The following criteria will be applied to evaluate eligible candidates for scholarship awards:

  1. The purpose is to provide scholarship funds for students attending the participating institution who have an interest in a career associated with the real estate industry. Areas of study can include real estate, finance, construction management, landscaping, engineering, 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:

Florida Gulf Coast University (www.fgcu.edu)
Karie Seilberger
(239) 590-1060

 

Contributing to the Scholarship Programs
Make checks payable to:

REIS Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
c/o Bev Larson
P.O. Box 86
Fort Myers, Florida 33902-0086

Credit cards may be entered on our secure Donations form.

For additional information, contact Bev Larson, 239.689.7174.

Past Awardees of REIS Scholarships

 

REIS Foundation Scholarship - Past Awardees
Recipient
Year
College
Scholarship Amount
Alex Vercheski 2015 FGCU $2500
Courtney Klepfer 2015 FGCU $2500
Andres Boral 2014 FGCU $2000
Nitin (Nate) Sehgal 2012 Ave Maria $1000
Misael Garcia 2012 FGCU $1000
Andres Boral 2012 FGCU $1000
Daniel Boucinha 2011 FGCU $1000
Shanti Duggan 2011 FGCU $1000
Tyler Minix 2011 FGCU $1000
Krista Adams 2009 FGCU $2500
Sadrina McNew 2009 FGCU $2500
Ana Avellar
2008
FGCU
$2500
Stepfon Norwood
2008
FGCU
$2500
Jessica Vogel
2007
FGCU
$2500
Emily Ann Brockelsby
2007
FGCU
$2500
Angela Garcia
2007
FGCU
$2500
Tamela Hoagland
2007
Edison College
$2500
Lisa Lee
2006
International College
$2500
Lori Parker
2006
International College
$2500
Jason Fredette
2006
FGCU
$2500
Adam Zak
2006
FGCU
$2500

 

 

Paul Sands Memorial - REIS Scholarships - Past Awardees
Recipient
Year
Scholarship Amount
Alexandra Boser 2021 $2500
Justin Fiorello 2021 $2500
Michael Perretta III 2021 $2500
Tania Vega-Arreola 2021 $2500
Justin Fiorello 2020 $2500
Cydnee Sims 2020 $2500
Tania Vega-Arreola 2020 $2500
Randy Lopez 2019 $2500
Luca DiSano 2019 $2500
Sawyer Sutter 2019 $2500
Randy Lopez 2017 $2500
Chezanne McLeod 2017 $2500
Kyle McClimans 2017 $2500
Kayla Glover 2016 $2500
Shannon Knaggs 2016 $2500
Beverly Pierre 2016 $2500
Courtney Klepfer 2015 $2500
Alex Vercheski 2015 $2500
Pamela Perez 2014 $2500
Karen Vilorio Muchnik 2014 $2500
Tony Mangione 2013 $1000
Charles Shiels 2012 $1000
Shanti Duggan 2012 $1000

Clayton Belger

2011 $1000
Krista Adams 2009 $500
Lidia Hernandez 2008 $1000
Charles Shiels 2008 $1000
Adam Zak
2006
$1000
Adam Zak
2005
$1000
Adam Zak
2004
$1000
Julie Chronister
2003
$500
Angela McNulty
2002
$500
Daniel Mitchell
2001
$500
Calvin Smith
2000
$500

 

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