Foreclosure Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Foreclosure
Program Overview
Since its launch in 2009, the Foreclosure.com scholarship program has supported college students nationwide by funding research and ideas related to housing and real estate. To date, the program has awarded a total of $96,000 distributed among 52 recipients. The initiative encourages entrants to propose creative, practical solutions that can contribute to a healthier United States housing market. Applications are accepted annually and are focused on original student essays addressing real estate challenges.
Description: A nationwide scholarship that solicits essays from currently enrolled undergraduate students on real estate and housing topics.
History of the Award: Launched in 2009; cumulative awards total $96,000 to 52 students.
Award Value: Historical total amount awarded is $96,000; individual award amounts are determined each year by the program.
- Established in 2009 with ongoing annual awards
- $96,000 awarded to 52 students historically
- Focus on practical solutions for the housing market
- Open to undergraduate applicants nationally
Eligibility and Application
The scholarship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate college students; graduate students, law students, and high school seniors are not eligible. Freshmen who will enter in Fall 2026 may apply once they have received a student ID number. Applicants submit an essay as the primary application material. Full procedural details and any deadlines are provided by the program and should be consulted before applying.
Eligibility: Currently enrolled undergraduates; exclusions include graduate students, law students, and high school seniors; incoming Fall 2026 freshmen eligible after receiving a student ID.
Application Process: Entry requires submission of a written essay according to the program's specifications; consult official rules for final instructions.
- Undergraduate enrollment required
- Specific exclusions apply (graduate, law, high school seniors)
- Incoming freshmen have conditional eligibility
- Essay submission is the primary application requirement
2026 Essay Topic
The 2026 prompt is titled "The Great Housing Reset (2026)" and asks applicants to analyze how the real estate market is shifting. Entrants should address trends such as housing inventory, mortgage rates, buyer behavior, and indicators that will move the market toward greater balance. The essay should present a clear expectation of market changes over the coming year and offer evidence or reasoning to support that outlook. Responses should be focused, original, and directly address the prompt.
Description: Analyze how the real estate market is expected to shift in the coming year, considering inventory, rates, and buyer behavior.
- Prompt titled "The Great Housing Reset (2026)"
- Focus on market dynamics and expected changes
- Evidence-based, forward-looking analysis encouraged
- Keep responses focused on the specified topic
Submission Requirements
Essays must meet the program's text and file-format requirements to be considered. Submissions must be original work—plagiarism and any AI-generated content are not permitted and will result in disqualification. Required length is between 800 and 2,000 words, and each essay must include a title and be written in English. Accepted file formats are Microsoft Word or PDF; applicants should follow the official rules for final submission details.
Text Requirements: Minimum 800 words, maximum 2,000 words, must include a title, and must be submitted in English.
Program Rules: No AI-generated content allowed; submissions must be original. Essay files must be submitted as a Word document or PDF. View Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program Rules online.
- 800–2,000 words required with a title
- Essays must be original; AI-generated content is prohibited
- Submit as Word document or PDF
- Follow official program rules for complete submission instructions