Our Scholarships

The following scholarships are made possible through a partnership with The CCIM Foundation and the St. Louis CCIM Chapter. The scholarships not only help advance careers through access to the CCIM Institute’s world-class curriculum, but they also honor individuals and CCIMs who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and achievement in commercial real estate. By offering these scholarships, we uphold the highest educational standards and invest in the future of our industry. 

James K. Rosen, CCIM, Education Scholarship #1 | Est. 2014 
James K. Rosen, CCIM, Education Scholarship #2 Est. 2015
Stephen V. Jacquemin, CCIM, Education Scholarship | Est. 2017 
Robert A. Busch Education Scholarship | Est. 2022

To make a tax-deductible donation toward one of the above scholarships, visit ccimef.org/support-us. 

In 2024, the St. Louis CCIM Chapter Board of Directors voted to fund scholarships exclusively with local Chapter dollars. These scholarships are considered during the Chapter’s annual budgeting process and may or may not be offered each year.


St. Louis CCIM Chapter Local Scholarship | Est. 2024
Lily Seymour, CCIM, Local Scholarship | Est. 2025

Scholarship Qualifications & Rules

    1. The amount of each scholarship typically ranges from $150-$1,000 and is at the discretion of the St. Louis CCIM Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee.
    2. Membership in CCIM Institute or St. Louis CCIM Chapter is NOT required to apply.
    3. The ideal recipient should exemplify the ideals and standards set out by the National CCIM Institute, demonstrate a commitment to a career in commercial real estate, and have sincere interest in the activities of The CCIM Institute and the St. Louis CCIM Chapter.
    4. Each recipient is responsible for full payment of course tuition to The CCIM Institute. Recipients are reimbursed the scholarship amount after successfully completing the course and passing the required testing. Failing the course and/or tests renders the scholarship null and void.
    5. Scholarships must be used toward tuition for current-year St. Louis CCIM Chapter in-person courses and cannot be applied retroactively to a course already taken, nor is a scholarship redeemable for cash.
    6.  Scholarships are also offered by St. Louis Commercial REALTORS® and St. Charles Commercial REALTORS®. Contact those respective organizations to learn more about their scholarships.
    7. Application deadlines are February 28 for the spring scholarships and September 30 for the fall scholarships.

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Other Scholarship Opportunities

The CCIM Institute Foundation’s Opportunity Scholarship Program is designed to jump-start and transform the careers of qualifying professionals by funding their path to the prestigious CCIM Pin. Eligible applicants include first-generation commercial real estate professionals who have successfully completed CI 101: Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate. Each scholarship offers up to $5,000 to apply toward Designation course enrollment and fees. Learn More.

The CCIM Institute Foundation Veterans Scholarship Program honors the service of U.S. military veterans by helping them launch a rewarding career in commercial real estate. This program offers up to $15,000 in educational funding for non-degree-based commercial real estate education, including certification programs through leading organizations such as CCIM Institute, REALTORS® Land Institute, IREM, and SIOR. Learn More