CSU Real Estate Scholarship and Internship Grant

Eligibility Requirements:

  • An interest in pursuing a career in real estate
  • Completed (or be currently enrolled) in at least one course in real estate, broadly defined. This would include, but not be limited to, urban planning, urban economics, geographic information systems, ethics, and property tax classes all qualify, in addition to the typical business school real estate curriculum)
  • Be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at any California State University
  • Have a minimum 2.5 GPA (undergraduate students) or 3.0 GPA (graduate students)
  • Student has encountered economic or educational disadvantages in pursuing their education


The scholarships and internship grants are funded by the State of California Department of Real Estate through an endowment with the California State University Real Estate and Land Use Institute. It is open to all majors with an interest in a career in real estate. Under the internship option, students may receive an award for an unpaid internship in which they are participating.

Application deadline: Applications are accepted in the Fall and Spring. See the application link for the current opportunity and deadline.

Award amount: Awards vary and are typically $500 – $2,000. Financial need will be considered in the application review and final award amount.

How to apply: CSU Students who meet the requirements must complete the CSU Foundation application available HERE

Please note:
If you are receiving Financial Aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship amount that exceeds your financial aid total limit. Speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview about your individual situation.

Award
Varies ($500 - $2,000) (See description for details)
Deadline
04/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. To apply for the "CSU Real Estate Scholarship and Internship Grant" YOU must submit an application via the CSU system Scholarship Portal. Submitting an application via the myMatador Scholarship portal does not count as an official scholarship application.