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What is the RASCW Minority Scholarship Program?
This Program was developed to encourage minority participation in the local real estate industry by:

Providing financial assistance, encouragement, and support to minorities who are interested in a career in real estate.
Assisting and encouraging real estate companies to recruit, train, and mentor scholarship recipients.
With more minorities involved in providing real estate services there will be an increase in the acquisition of real estate by minority homeseekers, which will help build stronger and more diverse communities.

What is required of the participating broker?
Brokers recruit eligible participants and provide the training and support necessary to help scholarship recipients become successful in the real estate business. Providing a "mentor" who can share personal expertise, insights, experiences and knowledge is an important part of the program. A commitment to developing a supportive working relationship, and an interest in increasing the services the company provides to under served markets, will insure a successful partnership.

Benefits

First year of national, state and RASCW REALTOR® dues waived.
1 year of SCWMLS dues waived.
Keycard, plus one year of lock box access fees waived.
Free admission to RASCW membership meetings for one year.
Free admission to the annual Blitz for the first year.

Requirements

African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Native American and Eskimo descent are all eligible. (Preference will be given to U.S. citizens).
Must have a Wisconsin Real Estate license and have an offer of affiliation with a participating RASCW broker.
Must be highly motivated.
Have an ability to sustain 3-6 months of "start-up" time in the industry.
Have a schedule flexible enough to allow for the sale of real estate.
Commitment to attend GRI Course I within one year of obtaining license.

For more information contact John Deininger, 608.240.2800 or e-mail johnd@wisre.com

Bonita Nunez
"Several years ago I set a career goal to transition from case management to real estate. The RASCW Scholarship enabled me to accelerate my plan and realize my real estate career objective that much sooner."

Jim White
"As a single parent with three children, the scholarship allowed me to return to the workforce as a proud, confident taxpayer. The scholarship took a big financial burden off my family income. I was very confident that I would succeed in real estate - as well as prosper. Thanks to the RASCW and their directors who believe in me, and granting their financial support without hesitation!"

Jean Armendariz-Kerr
"The RASCW Minority Scholarship Program was key to establishing my career in real estate. It eased the transition and encouraged me to continue with the necessary steps for success."

Dana Warren
"Thanks to the Minority Scholarship, I've been able to sell homes successfully for almost 10 years. I am currently a real estate agent for the City of Madison and keep my license current. Without the scholarship I would have missed this most rewarding occupation."