Michigan Realtors

Build Your Future: The Michigan Realtors® Scholarship Trust

Michigan Realtors® is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career as a real estate professional. Attracting and retaining future members is one of our top priorities. The Michigan Realtors® Scholarship Trust provides scholarships to full-time, college students majoring in finance, marketing, business, law, or other such fields of study applicable to a career in real estate.

If you are a college student seeking a career in the real estate field, you may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 in awards. The application deadline is July 26 for the following academic school year.

Applications are now close for the 2024-2025 MARST Scholarship.

Scholarship Questions:

Call: 800.454.7842

Eligibility Requirements

• Awards range from $500 to $3,000.
• Must complete and submit applications by July 26th for the following academic year.
• Must be a resident of Michigan and a full-time student entering your junior or senior year at an accredited university or college; post-graduate applicants are also considered.
• Must have at least an average grade point of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent of a "C" average.
• Must be taking courses which are related to the real estate field, such as real estate, business, marketing, finance or law.
• Must provide a copy of current college transcript
• Must provide a cover letter, resume and personal or professional reference letter
• Must exemplify character including demonstrated evidence of good citizenship.
• Must participate in an interview with a REALTOR® to discuss future aspiration and individual interest in the real estate industry. 
  To Find a Realtor® in your area – click here 
  Interview template – PDF link for interview examples

2024/2025 Recipients

Peyton Thering
Peyton Thering is entering her senior year at Grand Valley State University, expecting to graduate with two degrees in just three years in Business Economics with emphasis in Real Estate and Marketing in May, 2025. She is already a successful, licensed REALTOR®, working previously with Reiss Real Estate Inc.

Tiffany Grayer
Tiffany Grayer is a 2L law student at the University of Detroit Mercy Law School, she is expecting to graduate with a Law degree focusing on Real Estate in June 2026. Tiffany has recently completed her real estate course she is currently studying to receive her real estate license. She is also a member of the Black Law Student Association. Ms. Grayer plans to use her law degree in real estate to assist future clients in navigating the complexities of real estate contracts and ensuring their interest is protected.

Joseph Rizzardi
Joseph Rizzardi is a current senior at Lake State Superior University. Joseph is very passionate about pursuing a career in finance and the real estate industry. He has recently completed an internship with the Hantz Group, a prominent financial institution. In Joseph’s free time he enjoys helping his community in any way he can by volunteering at the local food pantry, and fundraisers.

 

 

2023/2024 Recipients

Chaz Clark 
Attended: Ferris State University

Levi DeHollander 
Attended: Grand Valley State University

Madi Kozminski 
Attended: Michigan State University

Emilia O’Brien 
Attended: University of Michigan

Joseph Rizzardi 
Attended: Lake State Superior University

Peyton Thering 
Attended: Grand Valley State University

Tyler Radze 
Attended: Michigan State University

2022/2023 Recipients

Angelina Baglio 
Attended: Michigan State University

Madison Jaqua 
Attended: University of Michigan

Emilia O’Brien 
Attended: University of Michigan

James Rizzardi 
Attended: Central Michigan University