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SCHOLARSHIPS

The Columbus REALTORS® Foundation Scholarship program seeks to support the education of current and future Columbus REALTORS® members and identify those committed to raising the bar of industry professionalism and association/ community involvement. 

Scholarship funding is available for those seeking to work in the central Ohio real estate industry only. 

The following opportunities are available for those completing 2-year or 4-year real estate-related degrees and real estate-related licensing coursework (including current REALTORS® continuing their education) at a central Ohio college or university.

The Columbus REALTORS® Foundation and Columbus REALTORS® are equal-opportunity organizations; all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Questions or interest in starting your own scholarship? Contact Adeline Syring at (614) 475-4000.


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Spring Scholarship Applications are NOW OPEN!

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m.

2026 Pre-Licensing Scholarship Application

Scholarship funding is available for those seeking to work in the central Ohio real estate industry.

Application deadline is Friday March 27th, 2026 at 5pm.

Applications will be reviewed by the Foundation Scholarship Committee who will make the selection of applicants that will move on to in person interviews.


2026 Broker Scholarship Application

Scholarship funding is available for those seeking to work in the central Ohio real estate industry.

Application deadline is Friday March 27th, 2026 at 5pm.

Applications will be reviewed by the Foundation Scholarship Committee who will make the selection of applicants that will move on to in person interviews.

2026 Affiliate Scholarship Application




CYCLE ONE – SPRING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Complete one (1) application form to apply for ALL of the following scholarship opportunities:

Nate Katz Memorial Scholarship (one annually): Created in honor of Keller Williams broker Nate Katz and funded by Keller Williams Greater Columbus Cares, this award is given to an up-and-coming student who exhibits excellent leadership potential. 

Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) Scholarship (one annually): Funded annually by the local WCR Columbus Chapter, this award includes a 1-year WCR membership and is given to a future female leader seeking to obtain her degree or license in real estate.  

Lorenzo Sharp Memorial Scholarship (two annually): Created in honor of Lorenzo Sharp, longtime REALTOR® with RE/MAX Achievers, this scholarship is awarded to an individual from a historically under-represented group who is seeking to obtain their real estate license.

Spring Memorial Scholarships (multiple awards): Funded annually by the Columbus REALTORS® Foundation. 

Funding was awarded in May/June of 2025.

CYCLE TWO – FALL SCHOLARSHIPS

John G. & Linda Hondros Pre-Licensing Award (two annually): Donated by the Hondros family, this in-kind pre-licensing award is given to future REALTOR® leaders completing their licensing coursework at Hondros College. Package includes all state-required courses, post-licensing, study crammed, and materials/ books ($1,599 value)

Lorenzo Sharp Memorial Scholarship (two annually): Created in honor of Lorenzo Sharp, longtime REALTOR® with RE/MAX Achievers, this scholarship is awarded to an individual from a historically under-represented group who is seeking to obtain their real estate license.

Fall Memorial Scholarships (multiple awards): Funded annually by the Columbus REALTORS® Foundation.

Funding was awarded in late October/early November 2025.