Scholarship Application Scholarship Guidelines The Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust administers two scholarship programs: The Russel A. Pointer Fund and the Barney Harkins Scholarship and Educational Fund. Scholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate students whose academic major is related to real estate. The scholarships are aimed at encouraging and supporting outstanding, highlymotivated students to specialize in the study of real estate. To meet eligibility criteria for the scholarships, the student: Must have at least an average grade point of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent of a C average and show evidence of academic achievement. Must exemplify character including demonstrated evidence of good citizenship. Must be taking courses which are related to the real estate field, such as real estate, business, marketing, finance or law. Must be a full-time student and resident in Michigan, entering junior, senior year or post-graduate work at a university or college. Must provide a copy of college transcript to date Must complete and submit application by May 31st for the following academic year. Incomplete applications are not considered. We do not discriminate for or against any applicant on the basis of race, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability or employment status. Return completed application to: Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust 720 N. Washington Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48906 517.372.8890
Russel A. Pointer, and the Barney Harkins Scholarship and Educational Fund Application Form (Application must be typed) Submitted by Personal Identification Campus: Date: Name (first, middle, last, maiden) City, State, Zip: Home Address (street, city, state/zip) Phone number: Home Telephone Number College attending City, State, Zip: Campus Address (street, city, state/zip) Campus Telephone Number Are you a full-time student? Yes No Are you a citizen of the US? Yes No Sex: Male Female Prefer not to answer Date Submitted: Age: Date of birth: Parents number of dependants: Adults Minors Parents names and address: Return completed application to: Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust 720 N. Washington Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48906 517.372.8890
Education High School Vocational/Training Other Schooling Dates attended: Honors, awards, if any: Major: Did you graduate? GPA: College Previous Scholarships: Real estate courses you have completed and grades: Dates attended: Major: In what specific field in real estate are you planning a career? Did you graduate? GPA: Graduate Extracurricular Activities (High School and College) Honorary and professional societies Dates attended: Major: Club memberships Did you graduate? GPA: Offices held Sports and hobbies
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Financial Data How are your tuition and living expenses currently paid? % Family: This space is to be used for a statement by a professor or academic officer on the general merit and the financial need of the student who is applying for scholarship from the Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust. % Part-Time Work: % Scholarship: % Other: (if so, explain) Is family support necessary for continuation of schooling? Is outside assistance necessary for continuation of schooling? Do you hold income-producing assets? If so, indicate types, amount and income annually: Estimate of education costs: Tuition: Per Semester Room & Board: Per Semester Scholarship assistance requested from other sources for the same semester/quarter for which assistance from the Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust is sought: Number applied for: Number received: Amount of assistance received: Amount of assistance sought from the Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust: Signed: (Name of professor or academic officer) (Academic Position) References: (References should be faculty of your school or college) Position or relationship: Telephone: Position or relationship: Telephone:
This page is to be completed by a current Realtor member of Michigan Realtors following a personal interview with the scholarship candidate (must be typed). It is the applicant s responsibility to make arrangements for a personal interview and the completion of this page prior to submitting the scholarship application form to Michigan Realtors. Name of Realtor : Telephone: Scholarship applicant: Date of interview: On the lines below, or on a separate sheet, please describe briefly the interview, the intention of the applicant to pursue a career in real estate and any other relevant observations. Signature of Realtor : Date:
Use this page for a statement of your reasons for intending to enter a career in real estate.