<![CDATA[IRWA CHAPTER 57 - Scholarship Opportunities / Discounts]]>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:09:31 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Scholarship Opportunity]]>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:56:50 GMThttp://www.irwa57.org/scholarship-opportunities--discounts/scholarship-opportunity2852046Fifty for Fifty Scholarship
RWIEF
Application Deadline:
May 15, 2026
The Fifty for Fifty Scholarship Program provides fifty (50) $2,500 scholarships to support IRWA members pursuing professional certification and continuing education. Scholarship funds may be applied toward eligible IRWA coursework and may be used for in-person, virtual, or on-demand courses.
 
SCHOLARSHIP ALLOCATION
  • Forty (40) scholarships allocated equally among IRWA’s ten (10) U.S. and Canadian Regions (Four scholarships per Region).
  • Up to five (5) scholarships awarded to qualified applicants from IRWA international chapters (No more than one scholarship per international chapter).
  • Five (5) additional scholarships awarded to U.S. and Canadian Regions based on documented excess demand.
Unused international scholarships may be reallocated to Regions based on excess qualified applications.
 
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, applicants must:
  • Be an active IRWA member in good standing for at least one (1) year.
  • Have formally declared candidacy for at least one IRWA certification program.
  • Submit an essay of 300 words or less addressing:
    1. Their strongest current potential contribution to IRWA and how this scholarship
    ....would enhance that contribution.
    2. What excites them about the future of IRWA and the right of way profession.
    3. The role they hope to play in the future of the profession and IRWA.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
  • Application Deadline: May 15, 2026.
  • Notification of Recipients: June 1, 2026.
  • Scholarship Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028.
Funds must be used within the scholarship term.
]]><![CDATA[*Scholarship Opportunity*]]>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:34:49 GMThttp://www.irwa57.org/scholarship-opportunities--discounts/scholarship-opportunity996563250 For Fifty Scholarship Program
Funded by the Right of Way International Education Foundation (RWIEF)
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2026
The Fifty for Fifty Scholarship Program provides fifty (50) $2,500 scholarships to support IRWA members pursuing professional certification and continuing education. Scholarship funds may be applied toward eligible IRWA coursework and may be used for in-person, virtual, or on-demand courses.
SCHOLARSHIP ALLOCATION
  • Forty (40) scholarships allocated equally among IRWA’s ten (10) U.S. and Canadian Regions (Four scholarships per Region).
  • Up to five (5) scholarships awarded to qualified applicants from IRWA international chapters (No more than one scholarship per international chapter).
  • Five (5) additional scholarships awarded to U.S. and Canadian Regions based on documented excess demand.
Unused international scholarships may be reallocated to Regions based on excess qualified applications.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, applicants must:
  • Be an active IRWA member in good standing for at least one (1) year.
  • Have formally declared candidacy for at least one IRWA certification program.
Submit an essay of 300 words or less addressing:
1. Their strongest current potential contribution to IRWA and how this scholarship
....would enhance that contribution.
2. What excites them about the future of IRWA and the right of way profession.
3. The role they hope to play in the future of the profession and IRWA.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Notification of Recipients: June 1, 2026
Scholarship Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028
Funds must be used within the scholarship term
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]]><![CDATA[Scholarship Application Window Is Open!]]>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:29:37 GMThttp://www.irwa57.org/scholarship-opportunities--discounts/scholarship-application-window-is-open​The Duncan Bush IRWA Real Estate Appraisal
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Generously Funded By
Kathryn Bush; Perdue Russell Matthies Real Estate Appraisal;
​Carl Brandstetter; IRWA Chapter 57; and Friends of Duncan Bush
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Duncan Bush
​November 13, 1948-August 31, 2021
The application window opened January 1, 2026.
Applications due April 30, 2026.
Objective
The Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to award a total of $15,000 in scholarships to active IRWA professionals who exemplify Duncan's enthusiasm for real estate learning and his passion for the IRWA. The Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships, up to $1,000 annually, earmarked for Real Estate appraisal-related educational courses sponsored by the IRWA.
Eligibility
IRWA Inland Empire Chapter 57 welcomes and encourages Chapter 57 members to apply for a Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship applicants must be an active IRWA member in good standing. Scholarship funds can only be used toward the registration fee for eligible IRWA real estate appraisal courses. Courses must be completed within 2 years of presentation of the award (e.g., June 2024 awards must be used by May 31, 2026).
Submission
Submit your complete application, including supporting documents (essay and CV/resume), to:
Bob Perdue - r.perdue@rsprea.com
Christie Santolucito - christie@sdgroupinc.com
Peggy Barnes - peggybarnes71@outlook.com
Questions?
​Contact:
Bob Perdue (951) 694-6904 ext. 1
Christie Santolucito (951) 225-3500, ext. 101
Peggy Barnes (951) 237-3627
To Apply
  • Submit an application
  • Submit a written essay, 1-2 pages in length, answering how you will use the Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship to enhance your understanding of the Right of Way and Real Estate Industries; to comply with the IRWA's Purpose and Mission Statement, the real estate profession, and your personal career
  • Submit an up-to-date CV/resume
  • Must be an active IRWA member in good standing
  • Must be a member of IRWA Chapter 57
Eligible Courses:
400   Principles of Real Estate Appraisal
402   Introduction to the Income Capitalization Approach
403   Easement Valuation
409   Integrating Appraisal Standards
410   Reviewing Appraisals in Eminent Domain
411   Appraisal Concepts for the Negotiator
413   Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book)
415   USPAP & the Yellow Book: A Guide to Understanding Their Relationship
417   The Valuation of Environmentally Contaminated Real Estate
421   The Valuation of Partial Acquisitions
431   Problems in the Valuation of Partial Acquisitions
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]]><![CDATA[Scholarship Opportunity]]>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:09:31 GMThttp://www.irwa57.org/scholarship-opportunities--discounts/scholarship-opportunity8881501Global Education Initiative Scholarship
​Funded by the Right of Way International Education Foundation (RWIEF)
DEADLINE:  APRIL 1, 2025
Purpose
The purpose and intent of the Scholarship is to provide one $2,500 scholarship to each of IRWA’s active chartered Chapters to offer as an incentive to Chapter members to seek out IRWA  course curriculum opportunities. Scholarship funds (not to exceed $180,000) so awarded must be used within two (2) years from July 1, 2025. All courses taken can be done so either in person, on demand or virtually. Region officers or International Relations Committee Chair can award that unused scholarship to another chapter in the region where there is more than one qualified candidate.
Schedule
Applications may be submitted to the IRWA website beginning January 15, 2025. The deadline for the application is April 1, 2025. Grantees will be notified by June 1, 2025 and the award will begin on July 1, 2025.
Eligibility
Scholarship applicants must be active IRWA members in good standing for at least two years. Scholarship funding can only be used toward the registration fee for eligible courses by June 30, 2027.
]]><![CDATA[Scholarship Application Window Opens Soon!]]>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:03:04 GMThttp://www.irwa57.org/scholarship-opportunities--discounts/scholarship-application-window-opens-soon​The Duncan Bush IRWA Real Estate Appraisal
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Generously Funded By
Kathryn Bush; Perdue Russell Matthies Real Estate Appraisal;
​Carl Brandstetter; IRWA Chapter 57; and Friends of Duncan Bush
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Duncan Bush
​November 13, 1948-August 31, 2021
The application window opens January 1, 2025.
Applications due April 30, 2025.
Objective
The Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to award a total of $15,000 in scholarships to active IRWA professionals who exemplify Duncan's enthusiasm for real estate learning and his passion for the IRWA. The Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships, up to $1,000 annually, earmarked for Real Estate appraisal-related educational courses sponsored by the IRWA.
Eligibility
IRWA Inland Empire Chapter 57 welcomes and encourages Chapter 57 members to apply for a Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship applicants must be an active IRWA member in good standing. Scholarship funds can only be used toward the registration fee for eligible IRWA real estate appraisal courses. Courses must be completed within 2 years of presentation of the award (e.g., June 2024 awards must be used by May 31, 2026).
Submission
Submit your complete application, including supporting documents (essay and CV/resume), to:
Bob Perdue - r.perdue@rsprea.com
Christie Santolucito - christie@sdgroupinc.com
Peggy Barnes - peggybarnes71@outlook.com
Questions?
​Contact:
Bob Perdue (951) 694-6904 ext. 1
Christie Santolucito (951) 225-3500, ext. 101
Peggy Barnes (951) 237-3627
To Apply
  • Submit an application
  • Submit a written essay, 1-2 pages in length, answering how you will use the Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship to enhance your understanding of the Right of Way and Real Estate Industries; to comply with the IRWA's Purpose and Mission Statement, the real estate profession, and your personal career
  • Submit an up-to-date CV/resume
  • Must be an active IRWA member in good standing
  • Must be a member of IRWA Chapter 57
Eligible Courses:
400   Principles of Real Estate Appraisal
402   Introduction to the Income Capitalization Approach
403   Easement Valuation
409   Integrating Appraisal Standards
410   Reviewing Appraisals in Eminent Domain
411   Appraisal Concepts for the Negotiator
413   Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book)
415   USPAP & the Yellow Book: A Guide to Understanding Their Relationship
417   The Valuation of Environmentally Contaminated Real Estate
421   The Valuation of Partial Acquisitions
431   Problems in the Valuation of Partial Acquisitions
]]><![CDATA[Winter Sale!]]>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:14:49 GMThttp://www.irwa57.org/scholarship-opportunities--discounts/winter-saleIRWA's Winter Sale is Coming Soon!
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]]><![CDATA[Scholarship Opportunity!]]>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:27:12 GMThttp://www.irwa57.org/scholarship-opportunities--discounts/scholarship-opportunityThe Alan D. Wurtz, SR/WA Scholarship Fund
Generously Funded By
Percheron, the Right of Way International Educational Foundation, and the IRWA
Eligibility
 To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be:
(1) a member in good standing of the IRWA for a minimum of one year;
(2) a young professional (age 35 or younger) practicing in the right of way profession;
(3) committed to enhancing their knowledge of the industry; and
(4) willing to honor the legacy of Alan D. Wurtz, SR/WA by furthering the IRWA’s Purpose and Mission.

Application Window
Applications may be submitted between March 1, 2024 and June 1, 2024.

The Application
Please submit:
(1) An essay (up to 500-words) outlining how the Alan D. Wurtz SR/WA Scholarship Fund will enable you to enhance your education and professional development and empower you to contribute to IRWA’s Purpose and Mission; and
(2) A current resume.

Application Deadline:  June 1, 2024
]]><![CDATA[Annual Scholarship Opportunity - IRWA Chapter 57]]>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:02:11 GMThttp://www.irwa57.org/scholarship-opportunities--discounts/annual-scholarship-opportunity-irwa-chapter-57The Duncan Bush IRWA Real Estate Appraisal
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Generously Funded By
Kathryn Bush; Perdue Russell Matthies Real Estate Appraisal;
​Carl Brandstetter; IRWA Chapter 57; and Friends of Duncan Bush
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Duncan Bush
​November 13, 1948-August 31, 2021
Objective
The Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to award a total of $15,000 in scholarships to active IRWA professionals who exemplify Duncan's enthusiasm for real estate learning and his passion for the IRWA. The Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships, up to $1,000 annually, earmarked for Real Estate appraisal-related educational courses sponsored by the IRWA.
Eligibility
IRWA Inland Empire Chapter 57 welcomes and encourages Chapter 57 members to apply for a Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship applicants must be an active IRWA member in good standing. Scholarship funds can only be used toward the registration fee for eligible IRWA real estate appraisal courses. Courses must be completed within 2 years of presentation of the award (e.g., June 2024 awards must be used by May 31, 2026).
Submission
Submit your complete application, including supporting documents (essay and CV/resume), to:
Bob Perdue - r.perdue@rsprea.com
Christie Santolucito - christie@sdgroupinc.com
Peggy Barnes - peggybarnes71@outlook.com
Questions?
​Contact:
Bob Perdue (951) 694-6904 ext. 1
Christie Santolucito (951) 225-3500, ext. 101
Peggy Barnes (951) 237-3627
To Apply
  • Submit an application
  • Submit a written essay, 1-2 pages in length, answering how you will use the Duncan Bush Memorial Scholarship to enhance your understanding of the Right of Way and Real Estate Industries; to comply with the IRWA's Purpose and Mission Statement, the real estate profession, and your personal career
  • Submit an up-to-date CV/resume
  • Must be an active IRWA member in good standing
  • Must be a member of IRWA Chapter 57

Deadline:
The application period will open on January 1 annually.
Applications due April 30 each year.

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