The Florida Realtors Education Foundation has awarded $242,500 in scholarships to students across the state. This initiative, now in its 14th year, has assisted 1,986 young individuals in pursuing higher education.
“For 14 years now, the Florida Realtors Education Foundation Student Scholarship Program has helped 1,986 young people realize their dreams for the future by continuing their education,” said Brett Brown, chair of Florida Realtors Education Foundation Inc. “Florida Realtors has awarded a total of $2,745,000 in scholarships to help these students and their families with financial support for college. These scholarships are an investment in the future. Realtors across the state are honored to support these deserving young people and give back to our communities through this program.”
Scholarship recipients are enrolled at various institutions of higher learning throughout Florida and beyond. These include the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, and University of South Florida. Additionally, students have also been accepted into colleges outside the state such as Dartmouth College, University of Mississippi, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
The selection criteria for these scholarships considered academic achievements, financial need, relationship to the Realtor family, and contributions to family, school, and community.