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Dan French Real Estate Scholarship 2027 - $40,000
The Dan French Real Estate Scholarship 2027 is Atlantic Housing Foundation''s named award for students building careers in real estate or closely related fields. It sits under AHF''s Transforming Communities banner and pays up to $5,000 per semester for as many as eight consecutive semesters, totaling $40,000 toward tuition, books, and other education expenses. CareerOneStop lists one award per cycle. You file the standard AHF scholarship application online; reviewers route qualified real estate students to this fund automatically. Eligibility mirrors other AHF scholarships: HUD income limits, 2.5 semester GPA, community service, and the February 1 deadline pattern.
What is the Dan French Real Estate Scholarship?
Dan French helped launch Atlantic Housing Foundation with a focus on affordable homes near college towns in Texas. The Transforming Communities: Dan French Real Estate Scholarship keeps his name on a fund meant for the next generation of housing professionals. Real estate is not an abstract major here. AHF wants students who understand how stable housing and strong neighborhoods fit together, whether you aim for brokerage, development, property management, or finance roles tied to residential markets.
The dollar figure stands out against AHF''s general academic award. Where the Academic Scholarship pays up to $1,500 a semester, the Dan French track pays up to $5,000 a semester, capped at $40,000 across eight terms. CareerOneStop lists only one award, so your essay and service record need to show you will use the larger stipend responsibly.
You still share the same February 1 portal deadline and the same HUD income test as every other AHF applicant. The difference is how reviewers sort you after submission. Real estate majors and related programmes get flagged for this named fund instead of the smaller general line item.
If teaching is your path, read the Sharon Murphy and Sharon Whaley guides. For broader majors, start with the Atlantic Housing Academic Scholarship overview.
Eligibility
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✓Real estate or related field of studyYou must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a real estate major, real estate licensing track, or a related field such as property management, finance with a real estate concentration, or urban planning when tied to housing markets.
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✓HUD income below county medianFamily adjusted gross income on your most recent Form 1040 must stay under 100% of the HUD median family income for your city or county. AHF provides lookup steps on its scholarships page.
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✓Accredited postsecondary programmeStudy must occur at an accredited university, technical school, or certification programme, including vo-tech and licensing paths that meet AHF accreditation rules.
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✓2.5 semester GPA minimumMaintain at least a 2.5 GPA each funded semester, or the passing benchmark your programme uses when letter grades do not apply.
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✓20 hours community service per semesterRecipients document 20 hours of community service every semester to remain eligible for renewal, consistent with other Atlantic Housing Foundation scholarships.
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✓General AHF application on fileCareerOneStop states you apply through the general portal and are considered for the Dan French award when your major and essays show a real estate career path.
Benefits
- Per-semester award Up to $5,000
- Lifetime maximum Up to $40,000 over eight semesters
- Typical awards per cycle About one primary recipient (CareerOneStop)
- Allowed uses Tuition, books, education-related expenses
- Renewal GPA, service, and portal rules each term
- Guaranteed job placement Not included
Document checklist
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✓AHF scholarship portal applicationComplete the online application at atlantichousing.org/scholarships and indicate your real estate or related programme of study.
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✓Form 1040 tax returnUpload the family tax return reviewers use to confirm HUD income eligibility.
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✓TranscriptSubmit transcripts from your current or most recent institution, including GPA and coursework relevant to real estate.
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✓Personal essayUse the essay to connect your housing or community story to a real estate career, honoring the Transforming Communities theme and Dan French's legacy.
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✓Two recommendation lettersProvide two references who can speak to your academic habits and commitment to community service.
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✓Programme verification (if requested)Be ready to show catalog pages or enrollment letters proving your real estate major, minor, or licensing pathway.
How to apply
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FAQ
What is the Dan French Real Estate Scholarship?
It is Atlantic Housing Foundation's Transforming Communities award honoring founder Dan French. Qualified real estate students can receive up to $5,000 per semester for eight semesters, up to $40,000 total.
How many Dan French Real Estate Scholarships are awarded each year?
CareerOneStop lists one award for this fund. Competition runs through the general AHF application pool rather than a separate unlimited cohort.
Do I need a separate application for the Dan French scholarship?
No. You complete the standard AHF online application. Reviewers consider you for the Dan French award when your major and materials show a real estate or related career path.
What income limit applies to the Dan French Real Estate Scholarship?
Family adjusted gross income must be below 100% of the HUD median family income for your county, verified with your most recent Form 1040.
When is the Dan French Real Estate Scholarship deadline?
February 1 is the published deadline pattern on CareerOneStop and AHF's scholarships page. Confirm the live date before you submit.
Can graduate students apply for the Dan French Real Estate Scholarship?
CareerOneStop lists associate, bachelor's, graduate, professional development, and vocational levels. Graduate students in real estate-related programmes may apply if they meet income, GPA, and service rules.
Is the Dan French scholarship renewable?
Yes, for up to eight consecutive semesters when you maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete 20 hours of community service each term.
How is the Dan French Real Estate Scholarship different from the AHF Academic Scholarship?
The academic fund pays up to $1,500 per semester for general study. The Dan French award pays up to $5,000 per semester but targets real estate careers and typically funds one primary recipient per cycle.
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