Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to residents of New Jersey who are members of NJAR®, local or state associations/board staff, or the relative of a NJAR® member or association/board staff. The eligibility for the William J. Carlton, Jr. award is limited to a recipient residing in the New Jersey counties of Mercer, Middlesex or Somerset.

  • The Scholarship Fund is available to New Jersey high school seniors who will be attending an undergraduate four-year institution,
  • Students currently enrolled in undergraduate four-year institutions and
  • Students pursuing graduate studies in real estate or allied fields
  • Those considering a career in real estate, as evidenced by a major in real estate or allied fields, will be given special consideration, in accordance with the purposes of the Foundation.

*All decisions as to whether or not an applicant qualifies will be at the discretion of the Foundation Trustees.

Check List (Must be adhered to strictly)

  1. Application must be fully completed, typed or clearly printed.
  2. Transcripts (Immediate prior 3-year period)
  3. A personal statement limited to one page describing your future goals, interests, career ambitions and financial needs.
  4. Two current DATED letters of reference dated after January 1, 2010. (Maximum one page each.)
  5. Letter of verification of REALTOR®/REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® membership or Association/Board employment from Local Board/Association. Not MLS or employing Broker.
  6. Insert application and attachments in large envelope without folding
  7. Faxes or e-mails will not be considered.
  8. Proof of the applicant's New Jersey residency is required (i.e. Student ID, Voter ID). A Post Office box or passport is NOT considered proof of residency.

Resources

State of New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
www.state.nj.us/highereducation

US Department of Education
www.ed.gov

 

 
 


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