Two $10,000 USD scholarships are available to full time graduate students or part time graduate students who are working full time and who are also ICSC members. They must indicate a preference for a career in retail real estate. The Charles Grossman Graduate Scholarship includes a grant for travel expenses to attend RECon to be honored at an awards ceremony. The ICSC Foundation recognizes that there are aspects of the shopping center industry that cannot be learned in the classroom. The opportunity to attend RECon, the largest retail real estate convention in the world, is an invaluable experience that will expose the recipients to networking opportunities, as well as current innovations and changes in the industry. This added benefit gives future industry leaders a chance to prepare for the challenges that are present today and prepares them for the opportunities of tomorrow.

The cost of attending the award ceremony at RECon, including registration, air, hotel and approved expenses, are part of the Charles Grossman Graduate Scholarship and are handled directly through the ICSC Foundation.

The applicant must be an active ICSC member (includes student membership) who is or will be a graduate degree seeking candidate enrolled in the fall academic term at an accredited college or university. The scholarship is available to full time students or part time students who are working full time. A minimum overall 3.0 GPA and current ICSC membership is required. A dedication to the industry with a proven track record of involvement and participation is highly desirable.

The $10,000 scholarship award check will be distributed directly to the university's financial aid office. The funds will be applied to tuition and related university fees in accordance with university policies. All applications are confidential and are reviewed by the ICSC Foundation Scholarship Judging Committee and ICSC staff only. Only complete applications will be accepted. Late applications will not be accepted after the deadline date. No Exceptions.

The application deadline for the Charles Grossman Graduate Scholarship is FIRM and late application materials will not be accepted. All application materials are to be sent electronically with the exception of school transcripts and letters of reference. It is the applicant's responsibility to collect official transcripts and reference letters and to mail them directly to the ICSC Foundation. Original transcripts and reference letters must be sent together in one envelope, regardless of the number of schools attended. E-mailed reference letters are not acceptable. If you are entering a new program or University, a copy of your acceptance letter is mandatory. The ICSC Foundation will NOT confirm receipt of materials; it is the responsibility of the applicant to track materials. We recommend using certified mail or return receipt to verify receipt.

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