Target Market

Given to a CREW member Industry Professional seeking to expand their knowledge base of a certain commercial real estate topic and/or elevate their career potential through education. Funds from this scholarship may be applied toward programs including specialized certifications, continuing education, and graduate education (i.e. a Masters in Real Estate), among others.

Eligibility

• Current CREW San Diego member, must have been a member for at least one full calendar year; priority given to engaged committee members
• Have not received a previous CREW BFF scholarship within the past 2 years
• Enrollment in an accredited program or will receive an accredited certification upon completion
• Program or certification has a direct impact on advancing their commercial real estate career
• Certification or Educational Program must begin within the same calendar year as the stipend is awarded
• Certifications – courses or exam date must be within same calendar year (redundant?)
• Educational Degrees – can apply for course, semester or completion of degree (need not apply for degree in entirety)
• Optional Individual & Degree promotion upon award:
  • Whitepaper – Recipient to write a short whitepaper discussing a topic related to their studies or certification; the topic would be identified in the initial application. White paper would be submitted by a certain time within the same calendar year (tbd), OR
  • Presentation – Recipient to present findings, research, or summary of course in a webinar open to members and non-members.

Benefits

High level of local recognition including marketing and promotional material surrounding the award and a feature on the individual and their firm, potential 5 min video from CREW’s in kind marketing partners on the scholarship recipient, and circulation of the recipient’s whitepaper or presentation by email blast as well as featured on CREW SD and/or BFF website(s).

Timeline

• Awarded Annually
• Application period: May-June
• Awarded: September