Diversity Excellence Scholarship

ULI strives to increase the number of members of color in leadership positions. This scholarship recognizes that individuals, through sharing their varied cultural perspectives, will enhance real estate and the ULI mission.

Applicants of racial minority who are interested in or beginning a real estate career path, are invited to apply. The scholarships will be awarded to applicants who fit the following criteria:

Identifies as a racial minority such as American Indian or Alaska Native or Indigenous, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

Is seeking to or is participating in the real estate industry or related fields, including development, architecture, planning, government, transportation, engineering, finance, sustainability, and non-profits. Applicants must show leadership and professional responsibility. ULI membership is not required but highly encouraged.

Public Sector Scholarships

Available to public sector or nonprofit employees, elected officials, and appointed officials to the ULI experience, and retain their participation to create a more complete shared learning experience across all sectors of our industry. Applicants employed by nonprofits, local, county, and state government, and elected or appointed public officials from throughout North and South Carolina. ULI membership is not required but highly encouraged.

Young Leader Scholarships

Available to members under 35 years of age who show continued commitment to ULI. Applicants should have a real estate industry or related field, including development, architecture, planning, government, transportation, engineering, finance, sustainability, and non-profits.  Applicant must also show leadership and responsibility in their professional career.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2023

Upon acceptance, scholarship recipients will be recognized.  Accepted scholars must provide:

• Photo and biography
• By March 1, a short recap of session summaries and notes. Photos are welcome. A compilation of all scholar’s notes will be published as a summary of the meeting.

Scholars will receive a complimentary registration to the Carolinas Meeting.  All travel, lodging, and incidental expenses, outside the standard conference registration, are the responsibility of the recipient.