Florida Realtors Education Foundation Inc., the not-for-profit corporation established by the state realtor association, has awarded $233,000 in scholarships to help pay for higher education expenses for 217 students in the 2025-2026 school year.
All recipients are Florida residents and will attend community colleges, four-year universities, graduate programs or law schools, both in state and out-of-state. Some students are considering careers in real estate. A variety of criteria was considered for successful applicants including academic achievements, financial need, relationship to the realtor family and contributions to family, school and community.
“Since it began 15 years ago, the Florida Realtors Education Foundation Student Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $3 million ($2,978,000 in total) to help 2,203 young people continue their education and realize their dreams for the future,” said Gina Micelotta, chairwoman of the board of the Florida Realtors Education Foundation Inc. “This year, Florida Realtors provided a total of $233,000 in scholarship funding, providing much-needed financial support for these students and their parents. These scholarships are an investment in our future – Realtors across the state are honored to support these deserving young people and give back to our communities through this program.”
That is a waste
I would hope some of the money would go to assist students pay for education and training in the trades. Attorneys don’t build houses. We might have enough lawyers for now.