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PAUL H. RITTLE, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of the Paul H. Rittle, Sr. Memorial Scholarship program is to provide worthy individuals who are financially incapable the opportunity to attend IREM’s courses, either in a classroom setting, online or through home study.
IREM SF's Joe Guth Course Scholarship
The Joe Guth Educational Fund was established to assist Bay Area property managers in the attainment of their career objectives. Financial assistance will be awarded through the waiver of all tuition fees for a Chapter-sponsored Fundamental, Intermediate or Advanced course offering conducted during the current calendar year. The course shall be of the recipients' choosing, however only one scholarship shall be awarded for each offering.
Criteria: Scholarship applicants must be current, active CPM candidates or recognized members of the ARM Committee. Applicants shall have completed a letter in which they have expressed a financial need for tuition assistance and stated their career goals. Applicants shall agree that if they are selected to receive a scholarship they will assist in administering the course they have selected to an extent requested by the Course Administrator of Record. Recipient students will be granted full credit upon successful completion of the course requirements.
Selection process: Scholarship applications will be accepted, reviewed, awarded or denied by the Chapter Scholarship Committee or another entity designated by the Chapter Board of Directors. Scholarships will be awarded solely on the basis of demonstrable need and professional commitment, without regard to the applicant's race, color, national origin or company affiliation.
Number of Scholarships: The maximum number of scholarships available will be determined by the Chapter Board of Directors as part of its annual budgeting process. This year, six scholarships are available, one for each of the Chapter offerings. Monetary value will range from $140 to $300, depending on the course tuition.
About Joe Guth: The late Joe Guth was a personal and professional inspiration for many property managers in the Bay Area. Chapter President in 1986, he was fundamental in establishing the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter as one of the finest in the county. One of five Emeritus members, Joe passed way on August 6, 1998.
Joe Guth was a vice president and inspirational leader at Eugene Burger Property Management Corporation for over 20 years. He was a 'Top Gun" fighter pilot, an accountant, contractor, golfer, fisherman and role model for many in the profession.
IREM SF'S CPM Candidate Scholarships
Two scholarships are available in 2003 for prospective CPM candidates. The scholarships cover CPM Candidate application fees and may be awarded to professional property managers who otherwise qualify for CPM Candidate status.
Applicants shall have completed a letter in which they have expressed a financial need for assistance and stated their career goals.
Selection process: Scholarship applications will be accepted, reviewed, awarded or denied by the Chapter Scholarship Committee or another entity designated by the Chapter Board of Directors. Scholarships will be awarded solely on the basis of demonstrable need and professional commitment, without regard to the applicant's race, color, national origin or company affiliation.