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The Goldie Initiative 2024-2025 Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in The Goldie Initiative!
PLEASE NOTE NEW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING. The Goldie Initiative scholarship is now only available to students living full-time in select states in the Midwest, Northeast, and Florida. Full list of states and details available here.

Before applying, please review the full list of criteria and program requirements on our website at goldieinitiative.org/program-overview/.

Please read through the full application before starting. You will not be able to save your progress and come back later. When you are ready to submit, you must fill out the application form in one sitting. We recommend finishing it in a timely manner so your browser does not 'time out' and force you to start over.

You will be required to provide three letters of recommendation, official undergraduate transcripts, a current resume, and answer two essay questions. Your essay questions and resume must be attached as Word or PDF documents. Transcripts and letters of rec are not required to submit the form - they can be sent separately if needed. Please name your files with your name and file content (e.g. essay, resume, etc.)

If you would like to send the letters of recommendation and/or your official transcripts separately, you may send them via email or mail to Kelsey Cleland (kelsey@gbwmi.org). Mailing address: 485 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns to Kelsey Cleland, kelsey@gbwmi.org.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. You will receive a confirmation email with your answers.

Contact Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Email

Verify Email

Where will you be living when completing your degree?

Please list the city and state. The Goldie Initiative scholarship program is only available for students living in specific states in the Midwest, Northeast, and Florida. Please visit this link for the full list of eligible states and for more information. https://goldieinitiative.org/location/

Home Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Cell Phone

Country of Citizenship

Date of Birth

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Are you applying for one or two years of The Goldie Initiative's scholarship/program?

Goldie Scholars can participate for one or two years. The scholarship is $7,500 per year, up to two years. If you graduate before November 2025, you are eligible for one year of scholarship and programming. If you graduate in December 2025 or later, you are eligible for two years. You must be enrolled to receive funding.

One year (graduating before November 2025) - $7,500

Two years (graduating in December 2025 or later) - $15,000

Employment

Employer

Job Title

Direct Supervisor

First Name

Last Name

Direct Supervisor's Email

This person will not be contacted until after your acceptance into the program, and only after we confirm with you.

Verify Email

Work Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Work Phone

Current Resume

Graduate Education

Graduate Institution

Concentration

If you selected "Other" please explain:

Please note if you are in a dual degree program.

Start Date

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Anticipated Graduation Date

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Student ID

GMAT Score

Optional.

GRE Score

Optional.

Graduate School Contact

First Name

Last Name

Graduate School Contact Email

Verify Email

Graduate School Contact Phone Number

Previous Education

Undergraduate Institution

Undergraduate Graduation Year

Please use the 4-digit year, i.e. "2015"

Major(s)

Minor(s)

GPA

Highest Degree Earned

Additional Education

If you have completed other degrees or programs, please list the institution, year, degree and GPA.

Certifications

Official Transcript

Please upload your official transcript. You may also send it by email to info@gbwmi.org or mail it to 485 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Buffalo Grove IL 60089.

Additional Transcript

If you have more than 2 transcripts, there is additional room at the end of the application to upload them. You may also email info@gbwmi.org for more information.

Transcript Status

I have attached my undergraduate transcript.

I will send my my transcript separately.

Note on Academic/Professional history

If you would like to add a memo that explains any lapse in time or quality during your academic/professional career, you may upload that here.

Essays

Submit a response of at least 400 but no more than 800 words for each question. Tip: You can use these questions to help explain your story, motivations, goals, and/or anything you think we should know. Please label your file with your full name and number of essay question (e.g. FirstLast_Essay2).

Essay Question #1: What are your professional goals in commercial real estate?

Essay Question #2: If selected, how do you think you will benefit from participation in The Goldie Initiative’s programming?

References

Three (3) professional and/or academic references are required. It is highly recommended that one letter be provided by your current employer, including confirmation of support of participation in Graduate Studies, The Goldie Initiative programming and subsequent time out of the office. You may either attach the letters of recommendation below, or send them via email to kelsey@gbwmi.org, or mail them to Kelsey Cleland at 485 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089. Please reach out to Kelsey with any questions.

Reference #1

First Name

Last Name

Reference #1 Relationship

Reference #1 Title

Reference #1 Company

Reference #1 Phone Number

Reference #1 Email

Verify Email

Letter of Recommendation #1

You may also email or mail letters of recommendation to Kelsey Cleland at kelsey@gbwmi.org or 485 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089.

Reference #2

First Name

Last Name

Reference #2 Relationship

Reference #2 Title

Reference #2 Company

Reference #2 Phone Number

Reference #2 Email

Verify Email

Letter of Recommendation #2

You may also email or mail letters of recommendation to Kelsey Cleland at kelsey@gbwmi.org or 485 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089.

Reference #3

First Name

Last Name

Reference #3 Relationship

Reference #3 Title

Reference #3 Company

Reference #3 Phone Number

Reference #3 Email

Verify Email

Letter of Recommendation #3

You may also email or mail letters of recommendation to Kelsey Cleland at kelsey@gbwmi.org or 485 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089.

Additional Information

Professional Affiliations

These can include membership associations, volunteer organizations, school clubs, etc.

Awards, Honors and Distinctions

This can include any undergraduate or additional graduate honors, academic distinctions, and awards. Please also add any awards or distinctions from employers, associations, volunteer organizations, etc. Even if items are listed in your resume, please list them again in text box.

How did you hear about The Goldie Initiative?

Media Release

By entering my full legal name above, I hereby authorize The Goldie Initiative to photograph me, take video footage of me, and/or make electronic recordings of me (herein referred to as photographic or electronic reproductions). I also authorize the use of any such photographic or electronic reproduction of me for any purpose, including, but not limited to educational and marketing materials as may be deemed appropriate by The Goldie Initiative. My signature further authorizes the Goldie Initiative to publish my name, phone number and email address in The Goldie Initiative Directory.

Additional Questions & Attachments (Optional)

Below is an optional question and place to upload optional additional attachments that are relevant to your application. For example: certificates, awards, etc.

Optional Question: Women in commercial real estate are known to be resilient personally and professionally. In 500 words or less, can you share a personal experience that made you more resilient?

By answering this optional question you may be eligible for additional benefits and resources (non-financial) provided in partnership with a Goldie Initiative funding partner. More information is located here: https://goldieinitiative.org/aff/

Additional Attachment (optional)