Host directly addresses camera:  Realtors help people find a place to call home for their families and their businesses. Because of the Realtor passion for making dreams come true. Communities not only grow, they thrive. And yet there's much more to Realtors® than the transaction, more beyond the American dream. Florida Realtors Education Foundation provides scholarships to help pay for higher education reception for Florida residents who will attend community colleges four-year universities, graduate programs or law schools, both in-state and out-of-state.
Due to the amazing generosity of Realtors, the foundation has awarded more than two and a half million dollars in scholarships to help students and their families. A variety of criteria are considered for successful applicants, including academic achievements, financial need, relationship to the Realtor family and contributions to family, school and community. We'd like to share highlights of a few heartfelt letters from some truly grateful students.
Our first recipient aspires to become a nurse and serve her community in a meaningful way. Your scholarship will help me achieve this goal by working fewer hours and without the stress of additional debt, allowing me to focus on my studies and volunteer work. I hope that I'm capable of inspiring others to get involved and make a difference and that I'll continue to make a positive impact wherever I go.
I am humbled and honored to receive this scholarship from Florida Realtors®. With gratitude, Mallory Loge, Venice, Florida. Okay. One more. Check this out. As a student that works full time each summer and part time each school year, this scholarship will allow me to work less during fall and spring semester with the time granted, by the grace of this scholarship, I'll engage in more academic and community service clubs.
I am immensely grateful for your support. Just listen to this go getter with my Bachelor's in business Administration and Master's in real estate. I'll acquire a thorough understanding of how investment options, government regulations and urban development operate so I can pursue development projects that will elevate how people live in their communities. This summer, I earned a place on the executive board of U.S. Women in Real Estate Society as the Director of Operations.
You go, girl. I am truly honored and will work diligently to be deserving of this scholarship with much gratitude. Natalie Bongirno, Naples, Florida. Realtors® across the state are honored to support these deserving, hardworking young people. Visit Florida Realtors® dot org slash scholarships and consider a donation to support higher education. And if you have a child who is college bound or already enrolled, have them apply for the scholarship.
Realtors®. You really are something. The realtor heartbeats proud and strong with generous and longstanding dedication to higher education. Well done.