Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholarship
SIOR Memorial Fund
The Mildred C. (Millie) Hanson, SIOR Memorial Fund awards an $8,000 scholarship to an outstanding junior or senior undergraduate female student enrolled in an accredited real estate, business, or finance program at a college or university in the United States or Canada who intends to pursue a career in commercial real estate. The fund was created to honor and support women in commercial real estate.
The Mildred C. Hanson, SIOR Memorial Fund was established as a scholarship program in 2008 to encourage and support deserving female students to pursue degrees that will prepare them for rewarding careers in the commercial real estate sector.
All applicants must be admitted to or enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university that is physically situated in the United States or Canada, be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a field related to commercial real estate, and, if necessary, provide documentation of their financial need.
Scholarship Summary
The Mildred C. (Millie) Hanson, SIOR Memorial Fund awards an $8,000 scholarship to an outstanding junior or senior undergraduate female student enrolled in an accredited real estate, business, or finance program at a college or university in the United States or Canada who intends to pursue a career in commercial real estate. The fund was created to honor and support women in commercial real estate.
The Mildred C. Hanson, SIOR Memorial Fund was established as a scholarship program in 2008 to encourage and support deserving female students to pursue degrees that will prepare them for rewarding careers in the commercial real estate sector.
All applicants must be admitted to or enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university that is physically situated in the United States or Canada, be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a field related to commercial real estate, and, if necessary, provide documentation of their financial need.
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible Grade: College Junior – Postgraduate
- Maximum Age: Any
- Required GPA: Any
- Geographic Eligibility: Canada, United States
- Gender: Women
- Race/Ethnicity: Any
Key Information of Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholarship
Study Details
Area of Study
- Business
- Finance
- Real Estate
Country of Study
- Canada
- United States
Specific Schools
Any
Application Requirements
Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.
- Grade transcript
- Financial Information
- Recommendation letters
- Essay
- School Verification
Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholarship Timeline
August 29
Application Opening Date
Applications open in August.
November 1
Submission Deadline
The submission deadline is in November.
March
Awards Announcement Date
The winner is announced in March.
How to ace the Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholarship
Cultivate academic excellence
On a scale of 4.0, you must have and keep a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Your academic transcripts will be required, so be sure they're in good shape.
Develop your work to be unique
A personal statement (1000 words) outlining your interests is one of the requirements. Before submitting the final draft of your essay, make sure you've carefully developed it by outlining it and making several edits.
Develop leadership abilities and volunteer in neighborhood
Some of the criteria for Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholarship acceptance include the applicant’s community service and/or employment.
Have your application reviewed before submission
By requesting that your instructors and academic mentors review your documents, you can increase your chances of finally having a distinctive, high-quality, and well-written application.
How the Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholarship is Judged
The selection of scholarship recipients will be made by a committee made up of members of the SIOR Foundation, taking into account the applicant's academic ability, community service and/or job, financial need or situation, and recommendations from two people.
Why We Love the Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholarship
Can be used for more than tuition
Scholarship money can be used to pay for things such as tuition, board and lodging, books, and other costs associated with getting a bachelor's degree.
You join a robust alumni
As a Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholar, you will join the ranks of numerous well-known and influential alumni in a variety of sectors, including politics, academics, science, literature, and more. This will guarantee that many doors will open for you in terms of your education and career.
Qualify for an internship and fellowship opportunity
Winners of the scholarship may receive a unique chance to intern with SIOR Foundation.
5 Facts About Mildred C. (Millie) Hanson, SIOR Memorial Fund
SIOR Memorial Fund has established core partnerships
The foundation partners with other organizations, SIOR, and SIOR Chapters to provide support for a variety of educational programs geared to improve the commercial real estate sector.
Restricted to specific fields
Applicants who apply should only have an intent to study commercial real estate.
It’s limited to the U.S. and Canada
Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. or Canada and participate in a recognized real estate, business, or finance program at a college or university.
In honor of Mildred C. (Millie) Hanson
Mildred C. (Millie) Hanson was president of both the SIOR New Jersey Chapter and the Industrial and Office Brokers Association of the New York Metropolitan Area when the scholarship was established in 2008.
The foundation is nonprofit and tax exempt
The SIOR Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, promoting and supporting programs that develop, educate, and improve the commercial real estate sector.