Mainstreet Scholarships

Mainstreet values investing in the next generation of real estate leaders. That's why Mainstreet is excited to announce that the applications for the Young Leaders in Real Estate Scholarship are now open! 

This scholarship was established to provide a young REALTOR® the opportunity to grow in their leadership and career development through attendance at a State or National REALTOR® association event.

2023 Young Leaders in Real Estate Application

Applicant must be a member of Mainstreet and under the age of 40 on September 1, 2023, to be eligible to apply. Applications close on Friday, February 17.

Mainstreet's Young Leaders is Real Estate Scholarship

 
Scholarship Terms

One Mainstreet Member will be awarded up to a $500 scholarship annually; selected by Mainstreet’s Executive Committee. Applicants selected will be required to register and pay any applicable registration fees upfront for the approved scholarship event or membership. Applicants will be required to submit a reimbursement request with receipt of registration to receive allocated scholarship amount within thirty (30) days of payment.

 
Application Process
  • The deadline to return applications is Friday, February 17
  • Member must complete the application and prepare a brief essay
Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by Mainstreet's Executive Committee. All applicants will be notified on or before Wednesday, February 22, regarding acceptance. Applicants are eligible to reapply for this Scholarship two (2) years after receiving assistance through this program. Scholarship funds may be drawn until exhausted but may not exceed the maximum award of up to $500 per applicant. Scholarship funds must be used by September 30. Any unused funds will be returned to the Mainstreet Young Leaders in Real Estate Scholarship Fund for use by other applicants. 

2023 Young Leaders in Real Estate Application

Applicant must be a member of Mainstreet and under the age of 40 on September 1, 2023, to be eligible to apply. Applications close on Friday, February 17.

About the Scholarship

Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® created this Scholarship Fund to make it possible for a Mainstreet Member who is an aspiring leader to attend a State or National REALTOR® association event. This Scholarship is valid for any Illinois REALTORS® or National Association of REALTORS® event including but not limited to Illinois REALTORS® Capitol Conference, Illinois REALTORS® Spring Conference & Expo, NAR Mid-Year Meetings and the NAR Conference & Expo. Scholarship may also be used towards membership and events held by industry organizations like Inman and Allied Partners such as LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, Asian Real Estate Association of America, Association of South Asian Real Estate Professionals, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, National Association of Real Estate Brokers and Women’s Council of REALTORS®.

 

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