Real Estate Development

Real estate development, or property development, is a business process, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw land and the sale of developed land or parcels to others. Real estate developers are the people and companies who coordinate all of these activities, converting ideas from paper to real property. Real estate development is different from construction, although many developers also manage the construction process.

Developers buy land, finance real estate deals, build or have builders build projects, create, imagine, control, and orchestrate the process of development from the beginning to end. Developers usually take the greatest risk in the creation or renovation of real estate—and receive the greatest rewards. Typically, developers purchase a tract of land, determine the marketing of the property, develop the building program and design, obtain the necessary public approval and financing, build the structures, and rent out, manage, and ultimately sell it.

Sometimes property developers will only undertake part of the process. For example, some developers source a property and get the plans and permits approved before selling the property with the plans and permits to a builder at a premium price. Alternatively, a developer that is also a builder may purchase a property with the plans and permits in place so that they do not have the risk of failing to obtain planning approval and can start construction on the development immediately.

Developers work with many different counterparts along each step of this process, including architects, city planners, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, lawyers, leasing agents, etc. In the Town and Country Planning context in the United Kingdom, 'development' is defined in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 s55.

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Scholarships for Real Estate Development Majors

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Architecture Portfolio Award - Tulane University

Tulane University

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details

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The Architecture Portfolio Award is open to students at Tulane University who have been accepted into the School of Architecture. Selection is based in-part on a portfolio submission.

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Architecture Portfolio Award - Tulane University

Tulane University

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Up to $10,000

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The Architecture Portfolio Award is open to students at Tulane University who have been accepted into the School of Architecture. Selection is based in-part on a portfolio submission.

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ACI Foundation Fellowship Program

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

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The ACI Foundation Fellowship Program is available to full- time undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing studies related to the concrete industry. As a fellow, you will receive mentorship and an educational stipend for educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials. Additionally, you will receive recognition in...

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ACI Foundation Fellowship Program

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

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Up to $15,000

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The ACI Foundation Fellowship Program is available to full- time undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing studies related to the concrete industry. As a fellow, you will receive mentorship and an educational stipend for educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials. Additionally, you will receive recognition in...

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SAAAI Annual Scholarship

South Asian American Association, Inc.

$6,000 Varies See Details

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The SAAAI Annual Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, land survey, or technology at a New York Metropolitan area institution to be eligible for this award.

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SAAAI Annual Scholarship

South Asian American Association, Inc.

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$6,000

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The SAAAI Annual Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, land survey, or technology at a New York Metropolitan area institution to be eligible for this award.

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Jeromy Rogan Memorial Scholarship

American Institute of Architects, Long Beach/South Bay

$2,000 September 08, 2025 See Details

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The Jeromy Rogan Memorial Scholarship is open to graduate studens in Los Angeles, CA. You must be pursuing a career in architecture or related fields, submit a 100 word paragrapgh on the prompt provided by the sponsor. In order to be eligible for this award, you must include four (4) examples of personal artwork, drawings, graphics,...

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Jeromy Rogan Memorial Scholarship

American Institute of Architects, Long Beach/South Bay

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$2,000

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September 08, 2025
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The Jeromy Rogan Memorial Scholarship is open to graduate studens in Los Angeles, CA. You must be pursuing a career in architecture or related fields, submit a 100 word paragrapgh on the prompt provided by the sponsor. In order to be eligible for this award, you must include four (4) examples of personal artwork, drawings, graphics,...

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School of Architecture Scholarship - FAU

Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture

Up to $1,000 Varies See Details

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The School of Architecture Scholarship is available to students at Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture.

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School of Architecture Scholarship - FAU

Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture

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Up to $1,000

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The School of Architecture Scholarship is available to students at Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture.

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F. Louis and May Jean Wolff Scholarship

Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The F. Louis and May Jean Wolff Scholarship is available to students at Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture.

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F. Louis and May Jean Wolff Scholarship

Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture

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$1,000

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The F. Louis and May Jean Wolff Scholarship is available to students at Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture.

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Golden West Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Scholarship

Golden West Plumbing. Heating, and Air Conditioning

$1,000 November 30, 2025 See Details

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The Golden West Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Scholarship is available to students interested in studying home design, architecture, engineering, plumbing, heating, or air conditioning. Selection is based on goals and essay submission.

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Golden West Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Scholarship

Golden West Plumbing. Heating, and Air Conditioning

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$1,000

deadline

November 30, 2025
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The Golden West Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Scholarship is available to students interested in studying home design, architecture, engineering, plumbing, heating, or air conditioning. Selection is based on goals and essay submission.

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Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship

Chicago Association of REALTORS

$500 August 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship is available to African - American female students residing in underserved communities within the Chicagoland area. You must be pursuing a real estate license, OR be attending an HBCU or Chicago State University to be eligible for this award.

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Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship

Chicago Association of REALTORS

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$500

deadline

August 01, 2025
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The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship is available to African - American female students residing in underserved communities within the Chicagoland area. You must be pursuing a real estate license, OR be attending an HBCU or Chicago State University to be eligible for this award.

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Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust

Michigan Association of Realtors

Up to $3,000 July 29, 2025 See Details

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The Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust is available to full - time juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing a career in real estate. You must be a resident of Michigan and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust

Michigan Association of Realtors

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Up to $3,000

deadline

July 29, 2025
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The Michigan Realtors Scholarship Trust is available to full - time juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing a career in real estate. You must be a resident of Michigan and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Sam Fox Ambassadors Fellowship

Washington University, School of Architecture

100% of tuition Varies See Details

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The Sam Fox Ambassadors Fellowship is open to graduate students at Washington University in St. Louis who are enrolled in one of the following programs: Master of Architecture, Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art, Master of Fine Arts in Illustration and Visual Culture, Master of Landscape Architecture, and Master of Urban Design. To be considered...

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Sam Fox Ambassadors Fellowship

Washington University, School of Architecture

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100% of tuition

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The Sam Fox Ambassadors Fellowship is open to graduate students at Washington University in St. Louis who are enrolled in one of the following programs: Master of Architecture, Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art, Master of Fine Arts in Illustration and Visual Culture, Master of Landscape Architecture, and Master of Urban Design. To be considered...

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