REAL ESTATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Learn about our various real estate scholarship opportunities for VSB real estate students. Search through each scholarship opportunity to see if you qualify! The Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate encourages students to get involved in the real estate industry, volunteer in the community, and explore all possible development opportunities.
To date, CREW Network Foundation has given 296 scholarships totaling $1,572,500 USD
The CREW Network Foundation scholarship program supports female students鈥痑s they pursue university-level education that will lead to careers in commercial real estate. With the help of its generous donors and the鈥�, CREW Network Foundation grants鈥痶wenty-five鈥�$5,000 undergraduate and fifteen $10,000 academic scholarships annually.
CREW Network Foundation scholars receive:
- $5,000 USD (or the CAD equivalent) for tuition and books
- Paid summer internship opportunity
- Complimentary 24-month CREW Network student membership
- Complimentary registration to the
- A six-month mentoring opportunity with a senior leader in commercial real estate
Contact:
Nichole Vanner
CREW Network Foundation Coordinator
nicholev@crewnetwork.org
+1 (785) 856-8286
- ICSC Undergraduate Scholarship
- Continental Realty Diversity Scholarship
- The Edison Charitable Foundation Scholarship
- Federal Realty Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship
- Kite Realty Group Undergraduate Scholarship
- PGIM Real Estate Scholarship
- Phillips Edison & Company Scholarship
- Schurgin Family Foundation Scholarship
- Schurgin Family Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
- Milton Cooper Trailblazer in Real Estate Award
The program will be available again in March. Please return then to view the updated Eligibility and Awards for the 2024-25 academic year!
If you are an applicant who would like to discover more scholarship opportunities you might qualify for, please continue to the Scholarship America Hub and sign up!
The American Immobiliare College Scholarship Program supports the next generation of Italian-American influencers and innovators in commercial real estate. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis to graduate and undergraduate students that are studying real estate and other related subjects including architecture and civil engineering. Applications are accepted between March and April each year and are announced in July. American Immobiliare scholarships help recipients underwrite part of the cost of their college tuition. Scholarships are a one-time award stipend for one year only.
Application Process
Students interested in applying must submit an application. The American Immobiliare scholarship committee reviews and evaluates all applications and may ask select applicants and their families for an in-person interview.
ELIGIBILITY
- Graduate and undergraduate students majoring in or studying real estate or related subjects including architecture and civil engineering
- Strong emphasis on community service and leadership
- Solid academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States
Real Estate Scholarship Program
Organization:
Who Can Apply: The Real Estate Scholarship Program is for American, Canadian, and Australian citizens or permanent residents who are current college students. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for the award, provided applicants are studying real estate. The application requires a 3.0 GPA, a resume, and a personal essay on a topic determined by AIS Technolabs. AIS has numerous other scholarships for those studying in areas like accounting and human resources that may also be applicable to some future realtors.
Amount: $5,000, non-renewable
AIERF Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
Organization:
- AIERF Minorities and Women College Scholarship
- AIERF College Scholarship
Who Can Apply: Undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated interest in real estate appraisal and/or valuation.
Amount: $1,500
The following real estate scholarships are aimed at specific minority groups. They are for women, members of racial minorities, members of the LGBT community, people with disabilities, and more. Pursuing real estate education and licensure may be more challenging for members of these groups who face systemic barriers to their participation in higher education. These barriers may include poverty, discrimination, increased familial responsibilities, accessibility needs, and more. These scholarships aim to give members of marginalized communities more opportunities to pursue their education so that they can one day give back to their communities and participate in housing initiatives and real estate businesses. The scholarships on this list are primarily available at the national level, but a few are specific to particular states or cities.
WX Scholars Program
Organization:
Who Can Apply: Scholarships offered by this program are open to women who have chosen to pursue real estate careers in the New York metropolitan area. Unlike many of the scholarships on this list, WX Scholars Program does not exclusively target college students. Financial assistance is intended to offset tuition, but specific educational levels are not specified, and in some cases, these funds may be applied to student loans or past education. The scholarships are based both on merit and on demonstrated financial need.
Amount: Up to $10,000; mentorship opportunities and no-cost admission to many WX events are also provided.
Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholarship
Organization:
Who Can Apply: Rising junior and senior female students enrolled in an undergraduate Real Estate, Business or Finance program, with intentions to pursue a career in commercial real estate. A second scholarship is awarded to a female Master鈥檚 Degree candidate enrolled in an accredited MRE or MRED program. The scholarship takes financial need and academic merit into consideration when choosing recipients. Two letters of recommendation must be included with the application.
Amount: $8,000
- Construction Financial Management Association 鈥� Barbara Mosteller Scholarship 鈥�
The chapter鈥檚 goal is to award one or two scholarships totaling $10,000鈥痶o qualified candidates鈥痑s reimbursement for the actual Tuition Costs incurred, which are not otherwise paid by any other source, including the applicant's employer or other scholarship program. 鈥疶he committee reserves the right to modify the award amount and number of recipients. Applicants should review the application for more specific information on the distribution of funds
The DiLella Center Scholarship, made possible through generous donations by Villanova alumni and community members working in the real estate industry, is awarded to鈥拿哦植殊�痳eal estate students who have demonstrated strong academic performance, a passion for real estate and a desire to build a career within the industry.
This $2,500 merit-based scholarship is provided to a highly achieving female student that has demonstrated a passion for real estate and a desire to build a career within industry. The Vora Family provides support to women in real estate through this scholarship and through the Wildcat Women in Real Estate (WWIRE). WWIRE was established in 2017 to build relationships among Villanovan real estate professionals and to create professional development opportunities for the benefit of women in or entering the industry.
This scholarship is awarded to a 澳门二分彩 real estate student that has demonstrated a passion for real estate and a desire to build a career within the industry.鈥�
About Kieran P. Quinn
The ICSC Foundation announced the Kieran P. Quinn 澳门二分彩 Undergraduate Award in 2011. ICSC Foundation 2010 鈥� 2012 Chairman, Kieran P. Quinn, generously endowed the award to the ICSC Foundation for his alma mater 澳门二分彩. The student must be a junior or senior with at least one remaining semester and who has declared a major in real estate or a related field. The student may be studying either full or part time.
Kieran Quinn's gift to the ICSC Foundation helped him benefit two institutions that are very important in his life. The mission of the ICSC Foundation is to attract talent to the retail real estate industry, and what better place to be looking for future members of our industry than Kieran's alma mater, 澳门二分彩. Kieran has left behind a wonderful legacy for both ICSC and 澳门二分彩.
A single undergraduate real estate student is selected by 澳门二分彩 faculty and staff based upon his/her/their GPA and overall participation in real estate programs and activities with the DiLella Center.
2022 Scholarship Recipients
DiLella Center Scholarship Award Recipient
Luke Berkowitz VSB'23
Luke Berkowitz is a senior from Stamford, CT currently pursing a Real Estate major with a minor in studio art. This summer, he was fortunate enough to participate in a Project Management internship with NVR. His love for this industry started in high school where he participated in Habitat for Humanity builds. He looks forward to pursuing a career in Development after completion of his senior year at Villanova. Contact: lberkow1@villanova.edu
DiLella Center Scholarship Award Recipient
Victoria Hill VSB'23
Victoria Hill is a senior in the Villanova School of Business. She is a real estate and marketing double-major with a business development concentration.
This summer, she has the pleasure of interning at D.R. Horton as a Land Acquisition intern at their Mt. Laurel, New Jersey office. Over the next twelve weeks, she will assist personnel in the Land Department with all aspects of land development, acquisitions, and land/lot purchases. Contact: vhill4@villanova.edu
DiLella Center Scholarship Award Recipient
Mary Roddy VSB'23
Mary Roddy is a senior in the Villanova School of Business. She began her journey at Villanova undecided, but after learning about the DiLella Center and its student offerings, she transferred into the business school. She now majors in both Real Estate and Finance. Through the DiLella Center's staff, faculty, resources, and connections, she was able to secure a summer internship at EQT Exeter. Real estate is her passion, and she is thrilled to see what her future holds in this industry. Contact: mroddy4@villanova.edu
DiLella Center Scholarship Award Recipient
Isaiah Taylor VSB'23
Isaiah Taylor recently finished his junior year in VSB, where he is pursuing a Finance and Real Estate double major. During his junior year, Isaiah worked with the Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate to create the "Villanova Ignite Change Case Competition." Isaiah is also active in the VSB Mentor Program, Dan-Tom Real Estate Fund, and NABA. Outside of the classroom, Isaiah recently interned at EQT Exeter in Conshohocken and is currently interning at Harrison Street in Chicago. Isaiah considers himself a "fitness fanatic" and more than anything he has a passion for helping people succeed. Isaiah is looking forward to his senior year and learning more ways to make a positive impact on campus. Contact: Itaylor3@villanova.edu
DiLella Center Scholarship Award Recipient
Graham Young VSB'23
Graham is a senior pursuing a Real Estate and Finance major with a minor in Business Analytics. He is from Long Island, New York and is interested in private equity real estate. After his sophomore year, he interned at Five Below in Philadelphia working on the real estate and purchasing teams. This summer, he will be interning for Hudson Advisors in New York City, providing professional assistance with the managing, disposition, and underwriting of real estate assets. At Villanova, he has been a member of the Mentor Program Advisory Board for the past 3 years, facilitating networking events between alumni and current Villanova Students. He looks forward to his senior year and competing in real estate case competitions. Contact: gyoung8@villanova.edu
ICSC Kieran Quinn Scholarship Recipient
Samantha Rathjen VSB'23
Samantha is a senior double majoring in Finance and Real Estate, with a minor in Business Analytics. She is from Long Island, NY and is currently interning at Blackstone's Portfolio Company Link Logistics as an FP&A intern in the NYC office. Contact: srathjen@villanova.edu
ICSC Kieran Quinn Scholarship Recipient
Anthony Scaglione VSB'23
Anthony is a senior at Villanova School of Business pursuing a double major in real estate and finance. During the summer of 2021, Anthony completed an internship with Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) where he underwrote loans, performed cash flow analysis, and analyzed Operating Statements, Rent Rolls, Operating Statement Analysis Reports (OSARs), and prior reports. In his Junior year, Anthony worked as a Junior Portfolio Manager for the DAN-TOM Real Estate Student Managed Fund where he lead a team in reaching out to potential investment sponsors, completed market research once prospective investments were identified, and provided asset management reports on construction, leasing, and markets of previous investments to the investment committee. This summer, Anthony is looking forward to working as a Capital Markets Summer Analyst at JLL in New York City to continue to strengthen his understanding of the real estate industry and develop meaningful relationships with more real estate professionals. Contact: ascagli1@villanova.edu
SIOR Philadelphia Scholarship Recipient
Colin Park VSB'23
Colin Park is a senior in the Villanova School of Business, majoring in Finance and Real Estate. His passion for real estate developed throughout his summer experience at Avison Young, a global commercial real estate firm in Manhattan, where he worked as an Office Leasing Intern and later became a Data Analyst Intern for the following semester. Since then, his involvement at Villanova has been focused on building towards a career path in real estate. Colin is currently a Portfolio Manager of the Real Estate Sector for Villanova鈥檚 Student Managed Equities Fund, as well as an Analyst for the Real Estate Student Managed DAN-TOM Fund. As of most recent, Colin will be a Summer Analyst for Bridge Investment Group as a part of the Debt Strategies Fund in the Manhattan office. Contact: cpark16@villanova.edu
Vora Family Scholarship for Women in Real Estate Recipient
Meghan Murphy VSB'23
Meghan Murphy is a senior Accounting and Real Estate double major at 澳门二分彩 from Rockville, Maryland. At Villanova, she is a member of the student run DAN-TOM fund where she has worked on evaluating investment opportunities. Over the past two summers, she has interned at The Bozzuto Group as a Property Accountant and at CohnReznick LLP auditing real estate clients. This summer, she will be interning at Ernst & Young in their audit practice in McClean, Virginia. Contact: mmurp108@villanova.edu
