Tuition reimbursement scholarships and grants are offered through the Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF), a not-for-profit organization established to aid and promote real estate education throughout Illinois.
Pre-License Scholarships
The following tuition reimbursement scholarships and grants apply to pre-license education. Application materials for pre-license course tuition reimbursement scholarships must be submitted prior to enrollment.
George Patt Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: Illinois residents (and spouses) who are U.S. veterans or active service members pursuing real estate studies, a real estate degree, or coursework to enhance professional skills.
Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Documents Needed: Essay, High School / College or GED transcript, Two Letters of Recommendation, Military ID
Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Illinois residents who are “Qualified Racial Residents” pursuing real estate studies or coursework to enhance professional skills.
Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Documents Needed: Essay, High School / College or GED transcript, Two Letters of Recommendation
Illinois Education and Training Grant
Eligibility: Illinois candidates working toward a real estate degree or license, to be applied toward Illinois REALTORS® online or classroom courses.
Amount: $100
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Documents Needed: Essay, High School / College or GED transcript, Two Letters of Recommendation
Post License Scholarships
The following tuition reimbursement scholarships and grants apply to post license education and are only available to REALTORS® and REALTOR® management.
Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Illinois residents who are “Qualified Racial Residents” pursuing real estate studies or coursework to enhance professional skills.
Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Documents Needed: Essay, HS/College or GED transcript, Two Letters of Recommendation