The 2026 Minority Scholarship Program Opens April 1, 2026!
For more than 20 years, the Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin (RASCW) has supported diversity in the real estate industry through its Minority Scholarship Program.
RASCW believes that increasing minority representation among real estate professionals helps expand homeownership opportunities for minority buyers, strengthening and diversifying our communities. This scholarship program was created to advance that mission by providing meaningful financial assistance and professional support to individuals pursuing a career in real estate.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients receive $1,544 in waived membership fees and dues, helping reduce the financial barriers to building a successful real estate career.
If selected:
- Any RASCW membership dues and fees already paid will be reimbursed.
- Remaining scholarship benefits, based on the RASCW prorated dues schedule, will be applied to the following year’s renewal dues.
Award Benefits
Reimbursement of the following expenses shall be provided upon completion of one (1) year of service and successful completion of the Matrix:
- The renewal fee for RASCW REALTOR® dues in the amount of $909, which includes National, State, and Local dues. (Excludes any initiation, application, or processing fees.)
- One year of SCWMLS dues, reimbursed up to $325.
- The Supra™ eKEY application and one year of lockbox access fees, reimbursed in the amount of $175. (Excludes processing fees.)
- One year of membership in the Dane County Home Buyers Round Table, reimbursed in the amount of $75.
- Admission fees to RASCW membership meetings for one year, reimbursed in the amount of $60.
* Brokerages may assist applicants by covering their fees and dues, and if so, would receive the reimbursement.
Additional Notes for Recipients:
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Any RASCW membership dues and fees already paid will be reimbursed.
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Remaining scholarship benefits, based on the RASCW prorated dues schedule, will be applied to the following year’s renewal dues.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a current Wisconsin Real Estate license
- Be affiliated with a participating RASCW Broker/Office
- Be an active RASCW member
Application Process
2026 RASCW Minority Scholarship Application
After You Apply
All applicants, along with their broker or manager, must interview with the RASCW Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Once your application has been submitted, an interview will be scheduled with members of the Committee.
Applicants can expect to receive a response by the end of the month in which they interviewed.
If you are awarded the scholarship, please reply to the award notification email promptly to expedite the reimbursement of membership fees and dues.
Maximize Your Opportunity
Scholarship recipients are encouraged to take full advantage of RASCW’s quarterly educational and networking events to strengthen their business, expand professional connections, and build long-term success.
For questions about the Minority Scholarship Program, please contact the us at rascw@wisre.com.
