Deadline Fast Approaching for TREB 2019 Scholarship

Now Open: TREB $5,000 & $2,500 Scholarship Applications February 5, 2019 -- Do you know a high school senior who is en route to pursuing post-secondary education? They're likely eligible for a TREB Past President's Scholarship. Now in its thirteenth year, TREB's Past President's Scholarship program annually awards scholarships on behalf of TREB Member REALTORS® to graduating high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education, for example, university, college, or trade school. Two $5,000 first place scholarships and two $2,500 second place scholarships are available. In addition to being posted on all TREB channels, applications are being distributed to nearly 300 secondary schools in the GTA. 2019 ESSAY TOPICS & APPLICATION DEADLINE This year's essay topic choices are: What is the "missing middle" in housing, and do you think it will impact the issues facing the GTA real estate marketplace? Do you think home ownership will be attainable for you in the future? Why or why not? The deadline for application is Friday, March 22, 2019. INTERESTED IN APPLYING? HERE'S THE EVALUATION CRITERIA: A record of academic achievement and a range of leadership qualities and community involvement are required for application; however, judging is based on a 1500-word (minimum) essay. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior pursuing post-secondary education, for example, university, college, or trade school. Click here to view the 2019 scholarship application and essay criteria. The scholarship awards will be presented to the four winners in the spring. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact Christine Shallhorn in the Communications and Government Affairs Department at 416-443-8146 or cshallhorn@trebnet.com

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