WX SCHOLARSHIPS
for the 2011-2012 Academic Year
WX (Executive Women in Real Estate) has offered scholarships to women in Real Estate programs since 2005. Since inception, WX has awarded more than $400,000 to 80 scholarship recipients at 6 schools. In the 2011/12 Academic year, the goal of WX is to expand the program further. We are encouraging women in qualified programs not normally part of the WX outreach, to apply directly to the organization for consideration.
Each scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need, and who is likely to work in the New York City metropolitan area upon graduation.
The WX Scholarship Committee will evaluate student applicants and designate the winner or winners, in accordance with the timeline outlined in the following application materials.
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Eligibility:
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WX awards scholarships on an annual basis to promising women students studying real estate. WX is pleased to offer scholarships to women in qualified graduate or undergraduate real estate-related programs. Qualified programs can include full or part time graduate or undergraduate programs in a real estate related discipline, including but not limited to real estate finance, law, architecture, construction or design. Applicants must have completed a significant portion of the required coursework for the degree or major, before scholarship funds are awarded. Students must be enrolled in school during the full 2011-2012 academic year. The criteria we use in awarding scholarships are as follows in order of importance: i) academic merit and demonstrated interest in real estate, through courses, clubs, internships, job experience, etc.; ii) financial need; and iii) likelihood of working in the New York metropolitan area upon graduation. Candidates who have applied previously (including prior scholarship recipients) and who meet the above criteria may reapply.
Up to $10,000. |
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Application Materials:
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Applications will be based on the following:
1. Essay. An essay, not to exceed one typewritten page. The student will identify her degree program, and discuss her career expectations and how past and present work experience and education have contributed to her planned career path. The essay should include a statement explaining why the student feels that the scholarship should be awarded to her. 2. Description of the Major or Degree Program. Should include a description of the requirements of the degree including required and elective course offerings. 3. Transcripts. Grades for coursework in the current program as well as previous undergraduate and graduate work (as applicable). Please include copies of graduate (as applicable) and undergraduate transcripts. 4. Financial Statement. Financial need, as evidenced by a completed and certified Personal Financial Statement (available here). 5. Faculty Recommendation. A letter of recommendation from a member of the faculty of the applicant’s program. 6. Second Recommendation. A second letter of recommendation from either an employer or a second faculty member. 7. Resume. A current resume. 8. Interview. A personal interview with WX members will be required.
Applications will be accepted between February 1 and March 1, 2012. The deadline for submission of applications is 5 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Applications should be delivered to WX care of:
Nancy Ni
Candidates will be asked to meet with the WX Scholarship Committee in March 2012 in person or via telephone conference. |
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Notification: |
Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions in April 2012. |
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Questions? |
Please contact Nancy Ni at: nni@bermangrp.com
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