Each year, TRREB provides scholarships to high school students pursuing post-secondary studies.
Students can apply for one of eight awards: two valued at $5,000 for first place, two at $2,500 for second place, two at $2,000 for third place, and two at $1,500 for fourth place.
Over the years, eighty-one deserving students have received scholarships through the TRREB Past President’s Scholarship program. Meet our eight winners from 2025: Akishai Sabaratnasarma, James Thomas, Matthew Luke, Zaima Dewan, Aliya Arnette, Kaydan Gupta, Michal Ilyayev, and Sanford Purdon. Read their winning essays and learn more about their future education and career aspirations.
Since the program launched in 2007, student award recipients have received a total of $286,500 in scholarships.
To be eligible, students must demonstrate strong academic performance, an interest in a real estate–related field, leadership and community involvement, and respond to an industry-focused question by submitting a 1,500- to 1,800-word essay on one of two topics:
- Technology and innovation are rapidly transforming the real estate industry. How do you think emerging technologies (such as AI, virtual tours, or digital transactions) are changing the way people buy and sell homes in the GTA? Discuss both the opportunities and potential challenges.
- The housing market in the GTA affects more than just buyers and sellers—it impacts communities. In what ways has the current real estate landscape impacted local neighbourhoods, and how can REALTORS® and community members work together to promote more inclusive, sustainable neighbourhoods?
The deadline to apply is 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
See the eligibility requirements and the application process here.
The scholarships are awarded to the eight winners in the summer.
For information regarding the scholarships, please contact Elvan Tayhani Karatas in the Communications and Government Affairs Department at elvan.karatas@trreb.ca.