Applicants must have 24 months of commercial real estate experience by January 2026. The experience must specifically be in a commercial real estate property management role (residential and retail experience does not count toward the 24 months).

*Internships may be eligible to count toward the 24 months of experience. Contact Jaclynne Madden at jmadden@bomachicago.org if you have questions about internship eligibility.

Will you have 24 months of commercial real estate experience (specifically in property management) by January 2026. If not, you are not eligible for this scholarship.

If not, you are not eligible for this scholarship.

If you have already taken more than three RPA courses, you are not eligible for this scholarship.

If the answer is yes, you are not eligible for this scholarship.

If your employer pays for zero or one course per calendar year, you are eligible.

Please upload a policy stating that your company will not fund or reimburse you for RPA courses. A letter (signed and dated) from an immediate supervisor on company letterhead is acceptable.

Will you be available for an interview on this date?

Copy the following ink to the reference application and send to each of your contacts to complete. Remind them that their referral must be submitted by the scholarship application deadline of October 15, 2025. 

Let us know who we should expect a referral from.

In order to qualify for the Full Designation Scholarship, you must mail BOMA/Chicago an official transcript evidencing college level courses from the current and last (degree awarding) institutions of higher learning. If you have not yet mailed this, please remember that BOMA/Chicago must receive this transcript by the application deadline or you will not be considered for the scholarship.

We accept hard copy and e-transcripts, as long as they are mailed directly to BOMA/Chicago from the university.

Include name of the committee and dates of service. Describe your role /duties on the committee in 200 words or less.

Include name of the organization and dates of service. Describe your involvement in 200 words or less.

• Explain your career history, how you started in commercial real estate property management, and why you are committed to a long-term career in CRE.

• List and describe any relevant courses, seminars, or certifications you have completed so far.
• How have the education classes you have taken so far helped you in your career?

• How would this scholarship help you? Describe your current financial situation and any challenges you would face in funding the $10,000 for the RPA designation. (Relevant information may include salary limitations, living expenses, financial obligations, etc.)

• What is your five-year career plan and what steps will you take to achieve it? 
• How will earning the RPA help you reach your career goals?

• Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself, such as your community involvement, volunteer work, or other activities?

I am stating that the information on this form is complete and accurate.  If requested by a designated member of the BOMA/Chicago Scholarship Committee, the undersigned agrees to provide supporting documents to verify the information in this application.  The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BOMA/Chicago, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliated entities from any and all claims arising out of the application, selection or participation in this scholarship program.  The undersigned also authorizes and consents to the BOMA/Chicago Scholarship Committee contacting those persons or institutions listed on this application and its attachments for purposes of verification of the information contained herein.

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