Single Course Scholarship Application

The BOMA/Chicago Foundation Single Course Scholarship provides financial assistance on a need basis to individuals seeking to earn the Real Property Administrator (RPA) and Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) designations.

Applicants must submit a complete Scholarship Application form, with its requested attachments at least two months in advance of the start date of the course for which the applicant is requesting scholarship funds.

If you have any questions, please email Jaclynne Madden or call (312) 870-9608.

Fields marked with an * are required.

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INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Are you 21 years of age? *

If not, you are not eligible for this scholarship.

Do you have at least three years of commercial real estate experience? *

You are required to have at least three years experience by the start date of the course you are requesting scholarship funds.

Is it at least two months before the course start date you are requesting scholarship funds? *

Please ensure you have two references ready as part of the application process. *

Copy the following link to the reference application and send to each of your contacts to complete. Remind them that their referral must be submitted by the scholarship application deadline of

Let us know who we should expect a referral from.

If you have already been awarded a Single Course Scholarship, did you pass the exam? *

If you passed the exam, include a letter from BOMI confirming you passed.

If this is your first time applying, please skip this section.

20MB max

Does your employer pay or reimburse you for more than one RPA/FMA course each calendar year? *

If the answer is yes, you are not eligible for this scholarship.

If your employer pays for zero or one course per calendar year, you are eligible.

Company Reimbursement Policy *

Please upload a policy stating that your company will not fund or reimburse you for RPA/FMA courses. A letter (signed and dated) from an immediate supervisor on company letterhead is acceptable.

20MB max

Home Address|City|State|Zip *

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EDUCATION
Leave blank if you did not attend college.

College/Institution Name

Attended From MM/YYYY - To MM/YYYY *

Major Field of Study

Degree/Diploma Awarded

Degree/Diploma Awarded on MM/YYYY

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Describe courses and seminars completed.

Including RPA/FMA and other industry courses.

Upload a copy of your current resume. *

20MB max

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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Position/Job Title *

Upload your job description. *

20MB max

Employer *

Employer Address|City|State|Zip *

Employed From MM/YYYY - To Present *

Supervisor's Name *

Supervisor's Email *

Supervisor's Phone *

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FORMER EMPLOYMENT

Position/Job Title

Employer

Employed From MM/YYYY - To MM/YYYY

Supervisor's Name

Supervisor's Email

Supervisor's Phone

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INVOLVEMENT

BOMA/Chicago Committee Involvement

Include name of the committee and dates of service. Describe your role /duties on the committee in 200 words or less.

Community Involvement

Include name of the organization and dates of service. Describe your involvement in 200 words or less.

QUESTIONS
Please answer the below questions in 600 words or less.

Commitment to the Commercial Real Estate Industry *

Explain your career history, how you started in commercial real estate property management, and why you are committed to a long-term career in CRE.

Academic and Professional Qualifications *

List and describe any relevant courses, seminars, or certifications you have completed so far.

How have the education courses you have taken so far helped you in your career?

Which RPA course would you like to take with this scholarship? *

How will taking this course help you in your career?

Financial Need *

How would this scholarship help you? Describe your current financial situation and any challenges you would face in funding an RPA course. (Relevant information may include salary limitations, living expenses, financial obligations, etc.)

Additional Information

Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself, such as your community involvement, volunteer work, or other activities?

I certify this application *

I am stating that the information on this form is complete and accurate. If requested by a designated member of the BOMA/Chicago Scholarship Committee, the undersigned agrees to provide supporting documents to verify the information in this application. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BOMA/Chicago, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliated entities from any and all claims arising out of the application, selection or participation in this scholarship program. The undersigned also authorizes and consents to the BOMA/Chicago Scholarship Committee contacting those persons or institutions listed on this application and its attachments for purposes of verification of the information contained herein.

E-signature *

Type your full name

Date *

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.

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