Scholarship Opportunities for Future CRE Professionals
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025
Exciting Scholarship Opportunities for Students Pursuing Careers in Commercial Real Estate
CREW Calgary is dedicated to fostering the next generation of commercial real estate professionals. A variety of scholarships and awards are available to support students pursuing careers in this dynamic field.
We encourage our members to share these opportunities with students in their networks who could benefit from financial assistance and industry connections.
1. CREW Calgary UCREW Program Awards
The CREW Calgary UCREW Program empowers students from diverse faculties by providing a gateway into the commercial real estate industry. In its inaugural year, nine students from Calgary post-secondary institutions are gaining valuable insights into networking fundamentals, career resources, and relationship-building opportunities.
2025 UCREW Program Awards
- Students participating in the 2025 UCREW Program will have the opportunity to compete for:
- One Calgary Real Estate Forum experience
- Three cash scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $2,000
- Five CREW Calgary student memberships
Eligibility
- Must be a current UCREW Program participant
Key Date
- Awards will be presented at Session III on March 5, 2025
2. CREW Calgary Student Award Fund
The CREW Calgary Student Award Fund, administered by The Calgary Foundation, demonstrates CREW Calgary’s commitment to supporting future commercial real estate professionals. By supporting students from Calgary’s post-secondary institutions, we are building a legacy and investing in the next generation of leaders.
2025-2026 Academic Year Awards
- Two or more awards valued at $5,000 each
- Funds applied directly to tuition
Eligibility
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Enrolled at the University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, or SAIT
- Entering second year or beyond in a full-time undergraduate diploma or degree program
- Studying in one of the following fields:
- Architecture, Business/Commerce, Civil Engineering, Communications, Computer Science, Construction Project Management, Data Science, Economics, Environmental Design, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Interior Design, Policy Studies, Political Science, Structural Engineering, Sustainability, Urban Design, or Urban Studies
- Demonstrates a clear intent to work in commercial real estate
- Active involvement in school and/or community
Key Date
- Applications open on March 5, 2025 and close on June 1, 2025
3. CREW Network Foundation College & University Scholarships
The CREW Network Foundation Scholarship Program supports female students pursuing university-level education in commercial real estate across Canada and the United States.
2025 Scholarship Awards
- 25 undergraduate scholarships of $5,000
- 15 graduate scholarships of $10,000
Eligibility
- Must identify as female
- Not a previous recipient of a CREW Network Foundation scholarship
- Full-time student in junior, senior, or graduate studies (Fall 2025–Spring 2026)
- Undergraduate: Minimum 12 credits per semester
- Graduate: Minimum 9 credits per semester
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Citizen of Canada or the United States
- Enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Studying in one or more of CREW Network’s Qualified Fields of Commercial Real Estate
Key Date
- Applications are open until April 2, 2025