Cultural Diversity Education Program
Established in 2022, the CCIM Foundation Diversity Scholarship Program helps foster an inclusive commercial real estate professional community. Up to 25 scholarships will be awarded annually to qualifying applicants to pay for CCIM designation course fees. These scholarships, working in tandem with CCIM Institute’s Cultural Diversity Education Program, help jump-start and transform the commercial real estate careers of qualifying individuals by funding their path to the CCIM pin, the gold standard in commercial real estate designations.
Commercial real estate’s workforce of today will not look like the workforce of tomorrow.
CCIM Institute’s Cultural Diversity Education Program (CDEP) is committed to advancing the professional growth of underrepresented groups in the commercial real estate industry. Qualified applicants will learn the CCIM approach to investment strategy, financial analysis, and market analysis.
Since its inception, more than 1,500 students in the program have completed one of our two-day introductory courses, and some have gone on to earn the CCIM Designation.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Approved participants receive:
- A $100 discount on tuition for the Foundations for Success in Commercial Real Estate Course, available in classroom or online;* and
- A discounted tuition price of $915 on each CCIM core course (CI 101-104).*
Note: Discounts are not applied to prior coursework completed before application approval.
CI 101 | Make the right investment calculation for your client
CI 102 | Forecast future demand and make the optimal site selection
CI 103 | Assess occupancy economics from different perspectives to make better decisions
CI 104 | Optimize return on capital and quantify real estate risk
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Criteria
In order to be eligible for CDEP, you must meet the following criteria:
- Are a minority race or ethnicity;
- Are a permanent resident or U.S. citizen; and
- Are currently active in the real estate profession or a related industry.
Applying
To apply, fill out the online application form. In addition to basic information, be prepared to provide:
- A current resume (PDF) or a link to your LinkedIn profile;
- Three (3) signed letters of recommendation explaining why you would be a good fit for the Cultural Diversity Education Program with CCIM Institute; and
- Answers to four essay questions about why you want to participate in this program.
All application materials must be submitted at one time.
Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation email within 10 business days confirming the status of your application.
The Foundation will announce the upcoming dates for submitting applications. It will be posted on this FLCCIM website.
MORE INFOFoundation Veterans Scholarship Program
Established in 2020, the CCIM Foundation Veterans Scholarship Program gives back to the brave men and women who have served the United States by offering educational funding to pursue a new career in the dynamic commercial real estate industry. Qualifying U.S. military veterans can apply for up to $20,000 to use for non-degree-based commercial real estate education, including certification programs through National Association of REALTORS® affiliate organizations, including CCIM Institute, REALTORS® Land Institute, IREM, and SIOR.
NEW FOR 2023 — Active duty service military within 12 months of the end of active service are invited to apply.
The Foundation will announce the upcoming dates for submitting applications. It will be posted on this FLCCIM website.
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