Trenton, N.J. (July 31, 2020)— This summer New Jersey Realtors Educational Foundation awarded $53,700 in scholarships to 39 students pursuing a college education.

Since 1969, the NJ Realtors Educational Foundation has awarded scholarships to hundreds of deserving students that are enrolled or will be enrolled in an undergraduate program. The selection process for these students included their academic achievements, financial need, interest in real estate endeavors, and contributions to family, school, and communities.

“Each year I am blown away by the caliber of the students,” said 2020 NJ Realtors Educational Foundation President Rickey D. Cooper. “They are all bright, thoughtful students, with unique and exciting goals for their futures—I wish them nothing but the best in their undergraduate programs.”

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the foundation to shift the entirety of the application process to an online platform. In the past, the foundation selected students to come to NJ Realtors headquarters for an in-person interview with the foundation trustees. In lieu of in-person interviews, students were asked to prepare a video answering questions prepared by the trustees.

For a full list of this year’s recipients, click here. To learn more about New Jersey Realtors Educational Foundation visit njrealtorsef.com.

New Jersey Realtors is the voice of real estate for New Jersey. It is a non-profit organization serving the professional needs of approximately 54,000 Realtor and Realtor-Associate members engaged in all facets of the real estate business. In addition to serving the professional needs of its members, NJ Realtors is dedicated to enhancing the ability of its members to conduct their business successfully while maintaining the preservation of private property rights. Realtor is a registered collective membership mark, which may be used only by real estate professionals who subscribe to the Realtor organization’s strict Code of Ethics and are members of the national, state and local Realtor organizations. For more information, visit njrealtor.com.

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