NAIOP Washington State Foundation CRE Scholarship

NAIOP Washington State (NAIOPWA) is a local commercial real estate (CRE) association whose mission is to elevate CRE through deep connections, advocacy, and professional development. The organization believes that a strong community is one where all are welcomed, included, and supported. NAIOPWA has partnered with University of Washington to create the Foundation CRE Scholarship as part of our continued efforts to nurture the next generation of industry leaders and build a more inclusive and welcoming CRE community. This scholarship is open to all students, including women and underrepresented minorities, looking for ways to strengthen their place in the CRE industry.

NAIOPWA will be awarding up to two scholarships valued at $4,600 each to two students who meet our eligibility criteria. Scholarship recipients will also receive a free one-year NAIOPWA student membership and be expected to serve at least one year on a NAIOPWA Foundation Committee. 

Who is eligible for this scholarship?

• Be accepted into the University of Washington's Commercial Real Estate Certificate Program
• Not be receiving financial assistance for the Program from your current employer
• Be willing to join a NAIOPWA Foundation Committee for a duration of one year (may begin after completion of certificate course)

Scholarship application process will include:

• Completion of Online Scholarship Application Form

2025 Scholarship Timeline

• Scholarship Application Opens: May 23
• Scholarship Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. August 14
• Notification of Award: August 27

Please email questions to [email protected]. 

Applications for the 2025 Foundation CRE Scholarship will open soon.

You will be asked to log into your naiopwa.org account to complete the application. If you do not have one, you may create one via the link above. You may then use that same login to register for future NAIOPWA events.