For Immediate Release:
March 5, 2009
NJAR® EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION TO PRESENT 39 SCHOLARSHIPS THIS
SPRING
(Edison, NJ) The New Jersey Association of REALTORS®
Educational Foundation (NJAREF) will present
39 scholarships this year, ranging from
$1,000 to $2,500 each. Applications will be
accepted until April 6, 2009 from:
- High school seniors who will be
attending an undergraduate four-year
institution;
- Students currently enrolled in
undergraduate four-year institutions;
and
- Students pursuing graduate studies
in real estate or allied fields.
"The goal of the Foundation is to foster
tomorrow's professionals by helping them
achieve their dreams today," said NJAREF
President Christine Caggiano. "Due to the
generous support of NJAR® members and New
Jersey's local boards and associations of
REALTORS®, the Foundation is proud to
present a total of $59,250 to offset the
cost of education for deserving students."
Criteria for selection of this year's
scholarships include academic achievements,
financial needs, interest in real estate
endeavors, and contribution to family,
school and community. Additionally,
applicants must reside in New Jersey and be
a member or relative of a member of the New
Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®). The
William J. Carlton Memorial Award is
available to applicants from Mercer,
Middlesex or Somerset counties. There will
be no limitations as to location of college
attended provided the applicant is a
resident of New Jersey.
NJAREF is a non-profit organization that was
established in 1969 to foster education,
promote knowledge, conduct research, and
assist in the education of students pursuing
a college or university degree. In 1969, the
Foundation received its first major gift of
$10,000, followed by other large donations
"in memoriam" throughout the years. Today,
the scholarship program continues to grow
and benefit those pursuing higher education.
The deadline for applications is Monday,
April 6, 2009 at 5 p.m. Application and
scholarship guidelines are available on the
Foundation's website at
http://www.njar.com/about_njar/ef.
The following is a complete list of
scholarships. The number of awards available
is indicated in parentheses.
$2,500 Awards
(1) Monmouth County Association of REALTORS®
Award
(1) Dean A. Gallo Memorial Award sponsored
by the North Central Jersey Association of
REALTORS®
(1) Michael A. Campbell Award sponsored by
the North Central Jersey Association of
REALTORS®
(1) Edward A. Ward Award sponsored by the
North Central Jersey Association of
REALTORS®
(1) Greater Union County Association of
REALTORS® Award
$2,000 Awards
(2) Nancy Reynolds Memorial Awards
(1) Nutter/Schwartz Award sponsored by the
Burlington Camden County Association of
REALTORS®
$1,500 Awards
(1) Atlantic City & County Board of
REALTORS® Award
(1) Cape May Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
Award in memory of Ruth McCormick
(1) Century 21 Broker Council
(1) Eastern Bergen County Board of REALTORS®
Award
(1) Hunterdon/Somerset Association of
REALTORS® Award in honor of Claudia Pascale
(1) Hunterdon/Somerset Association of
REALTORS® Award in memory of Frank Freehauf
(1) Mercer County Association of REALTORS®
Award in memory of Jerry Lancaster
(1) Ocean County Board of REALTORS® Award
sponsored by the Ocean County Board of
REALTORS® in memory of Gertrude Stefanik
(1) RealSource Association of REALTORS®
Award in memory of Celia Krieger
(1) Sponsored by the Stefanik Family in
memory of Gertrude Stefanik
(2) Sponsored by the New Jersey Association
of REALTORS® Educational Foundation
$1,250 Awards
(10) Sponsored by the New Jersey Association
of REALTORS® Educational Foundation
(2) Sponsored by the New Jersey MLS
(1) Sponsored by the New Jersey Chapter
Certified Residential Specialists
(1) Gloucester/Salem Counties Board of
REALTORS® Award in memory of Clarence White
(1) William J. Carlton Memorial Award
$1,000 Awards
(1) Sponsored by RE/MAX Broker Owner Council
(1) Sponsored by the West Essex Board of
REALTORS®
(2) Sponsored by the Jay P. Okun Foundation,
Inc.
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