Foundations Class Scholarship
Foundations Class Scholarship
The CRE 101: Foundations of Real Estate Management course offers an in-depth introduction to the field of property management, catering to individuals keen on exploring the commercial real estate sector and related career paths. The curriculum covers critical aspects of commercial property administration and management, encompassing building operations, financial accounting, contract oversight, and more. Tours of prominent downtown Chicago buildings are also part of this exciting class.
The BOMA/Chicago Foundation offers a scholarship for the Foundations class. Applications for the 2025 Foundations Class Scholarship are due on November 8, 2024. Please contact Jaclynne Madden at jmadden@ysjlp.com if you have questions or plan to apply.
Foundations Class Scholarship Eligibility
- This scholarship opportunity is for individuals working for a Chicago office building in a capacity other than property management who are interested in transitioning to a property management career. The ideal applicant is one who has or is developing an understanding of important aspects of building operations (for example: security guards, janitorial staff, and building engineers).
- For purposes of this scholarship, working “for” a Chicago office building includes employees of building contractors.
- Applicants must have worked for a commercial office building for at least six months.
- This needs-based scholarship is only available to individuals whose employers do not cover the cost of the Foundations class.
- At a minimum, applicants must have received an associate degree or be currently enrolled in an associate degree program.
- Applicants do NOT have to be a BOMA/Chicago member.
- Applicants must submit a complete Scholarship Application form, with its requested attachments, by 5PM on November 8, 2024.
- Applicants must be able to explain why they are interested in a commercial real estate property management career.
- Please contact Jaclynne Madden at jmadden@ysjlp.com if you have questions about your eligibility.