Scholarships

The UC Real Estate Center and Program offers a variety of scholarships for deserving students in the program. The Real Estate Center annually awards scholarships to excellent students who demonstrate interest in pursuing careers in real estate. These awards are given at the discretion of the selection committee.

All scholarships are awarded in the Spring semester for application to the following academic year. Information regarding scholarships and the application process will be distributed to students annually. Scholarship applicants will be required to submit a completed application as well as a current resume.  

For questions regarding scholarships and the application process, contact Carl Goertemoeller, Executive Director, carl.goertemoeller@uc.edu.

Representatives from the BEARE Board have generously agreed to contribute funds toward the education of high-achieving real estate majors. The recipients of this $4,000 scholarship are known as BEARE Fellows. These awards are given at the discretion of the selection committee.

Eligibility

• Academic Excellence: Applicant must have an excellent academic record.
• Membership in the University of Cincinnati Real Estate Association (UCREA)
  • Active participation in UCREA events, meetings, and initiatives
• Participation in UC Real Estate Center Roundtable Programs
• Involvement in UC Real Estate Center Programs

Each year, four students are awarded the Neyer Properties Scholarship for Real Estate Students. These scholarships total $2,500 each and are provided through the generosity of Dan Neyer, President & CEO of Neyer Properties. The scholarship began in 2017 and since its inception, the scholarship has supported 32 deserving real estate students. 

The Carl E. Segal Scholarship, established in 2000, provides $2,000 awards annually to three to four Real Estate students. Thanks to the generosity of Carl E. Segal, this scholarship has, for more than two decades, helped support and encourage students as they pursue their studies and future careers in real estate.

The $2,000 Selonick Scholarship has been supporting real estate students since its establishment in January 1988. Created by JMB/Federated Realty Associates and generous donors in honor of James Selonick, this scholarship is awarded annually to three to four students, continuing his legacy of encouraging the next generation of real estate professionals.

The NAIOP Scholarship is made possible through the support of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, the leading organization for developers, owners, and investors in commercial real estate. Through this partnership, NAIOP provides annual scholarships that recognize and assist UC Real Estate students as they prepare to become the next generation of industry leaders.

Award

• $2,000 scholarship to be used towards tuition and related expenses

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a major in Real Estate
• Applicant must have a strong academic record
• Active member of the University of Cincinnati Real Estate Association (UCREA)
• Participant in UC Roundtable Program and other UC Real Estate Center programs

Required

• Completed application form
• Current resume
• Official copy of college transcript

The Real Estate Center's relationship with the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has become an important strategic partnership for both institutions. In 2014, the ICSC designated the Center as one of its top partner institutions, recognizing our real estate program as one of the country's best. A special thanks to Jeffery R. Anderson, CEO and President of Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate, for his contribution to the UC-ICSC Foundation Scholarship.

Award

• $2,000 scholarship to be used towards tuition and related expenses

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a major in Real Estate
• Applicant must have a strong academic record
• Active member of the University of Cincinnati Real Estate Association (UCREA)
• Participant in UC Roundtable Program and other UC Real Estate Center programs

Required

• Completed application form
• Current resume
• Official copy of college transcript

ICSC offers more than 100 academic and professional education scholarships and fellowships. For more information on available scholarships and to apply, visit the ICSC website.

CREW is a leading global business network dedicated to advancing careers in commercial real estate. Membership provides valuable business connections, leadership development opportunities, and access to more than 14,000 professionals worldwide. In addition, CREW offers scholarship opportunities for students pursuing careers in real estate.

Learn more at: Cincinnati CREW Network

The Ohio REALTORS® Charitable & Educational Foundation was established by the board of the Ohio Association of REALTORS® in 1980. The foundation awards scholarships to outstanding students actively pursuing four-year or advanced degrees in real estate and related fields at Ohio’s colleges and universities. 

Completed applications must be sent to a professor or academic advisor to be submitted.

The amount awarded varies based on student applications.

For more information, visit the Ohio REALTORS site.

The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Ohio Chapter annually awards scholarships to excellent students who demonstrate interest in pursuing careers in commercial real estate. For more information, visit the SIOR Foundation site.

This scholarship is offered multiple times throughout the academic year. Awards vary based on student applications. 

Graduate level scholarships opportunities are available from the University of Cincinnati Graduate School.