CoreNet Global - Chicago Chapter University Outreach Scholarship
The CoreNet Global – Chicago Chapter Award for Academic Excellence will recognize one student who embodies the values of connect, learn, grow, and belong, that define the CoreNet organization.
IMPORTANT DATES
- October 12, 2026 - Applications open
- December 1, 2026 - Application due date
- December 18, 2026 - Recipient is notified
- January 21, 2027 - Recipient will be officially announced at the CNG Chicago Chapter REAL Awards ceremony
the Winner will RECEIVE
- Two tickets to the REAL Awards Gala (attendance at the REAL Awards is requested)
- One-time nonrenewable $5,000 scholarship
- One-year student membership to CoreNet Global – Chicago Chapter
- Reduced admission to all CoreNet Global – Chicago Chapter educational and networking events for one calendar year, and recognition through a social media rollout.
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Chicago Chapter Award for Academic Excellence Requirements
The recipient of this award is a student who has distinguished themself through excellence in academic studies and has shown an interest in Real Estate. Students who wish to apply should meet the following requirements:
- Full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students studying in a field related to commercial real estate at a university in the Chicago Chapter membership area. Students currently receiving full tuition scholarships (from any source) are not eligible for this award. Scholarships are awarded without regard to the applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin.
- Scholarship funds are awarded directly to the college or university on behalf of the student. CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter Board members, former scholarship winners, Scholarship Committee members and their immediate family will be excluded from consideration. For purposes of this policy, immediate family includes spouses, children and stepchildren, civil union partners, parents, stepparents, grandparents, and grandchildren as well as anyone living in the same household.
The scholarship recipient will be contacted in advance of the official announcement and award at CoreNet Chicago’s Real Awards on Thursday, January 21.
2025 Scholarship Award Winner
Roberto Daniel Cassano - Illinois Institute of Technology