Scholarships

Empowering Success Through Scholarships

At BOMA San Antonio, we believe that education is the cornerstone of professional growth. That's why we are proud to offer scholarship opportunities to our valued Regular Members, aimed at advancing their careers through educational pursuits.

Investing in Your Professional Development:

Our scholarship program is designed to empower our Regular Members by providing financial support for course registration and conference attendance. We understand that investing in your education and industry knowledge is key to success in the dynamic world of commercial real estate. 

How Our Scholarships Work:

• Course Registration Scholarships: BOMA San Antonio offers scholarships that can be applied toward the registration fees for a wide range of courses. Whether you're looking to gain a new certification, upgrade your skills, or explore emerging trends, these scholarships can help make your educational goals a reality.
• Conference Attendance Scholarships: Attending industry conferences can be a game-changer for networking and staying informed. Our scholarships enable Regular Members to participate in conferences, gaining access to valuable insights and connections that can drive their careers forward.

Investing in Our Members:

We are committed to investing in our members' success and professional development. By offering these scholarships, we aim to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the BOMA San Antonio community.

At BOMA San Antonio, we believe that every member's success contributes to the strength of our industry. Join us in shaping the future of commercial real estate through education and professional development. Your journey to success starts here, with the support of BOMA San Antonio scholarships.  

General Policy Information

Scholarships shall be exclusively for Regular Members as described in the Bylaws. All scholarships approved and the amounts awarded are at the discretion of the Board of Directors and the guidelines below shall not obligate the Board to award the full, maximum scholarship amount.  

Conference Scholarship Policy

Southwest Region Conference: Up to three (3) scholarships can be awarded per year to attend this conference. Each scholarship will cover the conference registration fee up to $1,000.

BOMA International Conference: Up to four (4) scholarships can be awarded annually to attend this conference or the Medical Office Buildings & Healthcare Facilities conference. Each scholarship will cover the following expenses not to exceed $2,500:

• Registration fees for the conference only – Women in CRE and TOBY not covered
• Lodging for up to three (3) nights only
• Economy airfare to the conference

Conference Scholarship Eligibility

1. The application must be presented to the BOMA office 120 days prior to the conference registration deadline.
2. Applicant must be a Regular Member representative in BOMA San Antonio for at least three (3) years.
3. Applicant’s current year dues must be paid in full and they have no other outstanding invoices.
4. Applicant must be actively serving on a committee or have served on a committee within the last year prior to applying for a scholarship. This will be need to be confirmed by the committee chair.
5. Applicant has not received a conference scholarship within the last three (3) years. Scholarships for Professional Education do not preclude the applicant from being eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend a conference.

Scholarship Performance Requirements

1. Recipient is required to attend all events including but not limited to:
   • One education session or meeting in every session time block;
   • Texas, Southwest or BOMA International keynote speakers;
   • Texas and Southwest Regional membership meetings;
   • BOMA International Board of Governors meeting;
   • Any additional attendance requirements will be sent once the final conference schedule is published.
2. Recipient acknowledges failure to attend the classes/sessions/meetings required for the scholarship is grounds for BOMA SA to request a total refund of the scholarship value.
3. Recipient is required to write an article about the conference as a whole and include specific information of the education sessions attended and what benefit they received. The article is due to the BOMA office by the 15th of the month following the conclusion of the conference so it can be published either in the weekly newsletter and/or on the website.

Education Scholarship Policy

Scholarships are available only for courses with a tuition fee of $400 and higher. A lifetime maximum of five (5) education scholarships per Regular Member may be awarded even if enrolled in multiple designation programs offered from BOMI. Recipients must complete and pass each course to be eligible for subsequent scholarships.

Education Scholarship Eligibility

1. The application must be presented to the BOMA office 60 days prior to the course start date and/or registration deadline for out-of-town seminars.
2. Applicant must be a Regular Member representative in BOMA San Antonio for at least one (1) year.
3. Applicant’s current year dues must be paid in full, and they have no other outstanding invoices.
4. Applicant must be actively serving on a committee or have served on a committee within the last year prior to applying for a scholarship. This will need to be confirmed by the committee chair.

How to Apply:

Click the link to apply for either type of scholarship: 

Education Scholarship Application

Conference Scholarship Application

Other scholarships available to BOMA members:

Ferrell Hays Scholarship - through the Southwest Region; application period November to January

J. Michael Coleman Scholarship - through BOMA International; applications due late March

J. Bradley Kennedy Scholarship - through BOMI; application period March to June