Link Logistics DEI Scholarship Program

Link Logistics Real Estate is committed to welcoming and supporting students of diverse life experiences and backgrounds who want to make a positive impact with their careers. We believe that bringing the greatest possible diversity of thought into commercial real estate is critical to our vision of expanding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our communities, our industry and the world.

Link will award four $20,000 scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year by selecting one recipient at each of these schools: Clark Atlanta University (GA), California State University Fullerton (CA), CUNY Hunter (NY) and DePaul University (IL). 

Students will receive: 

  1. $20,000 to their student accounts. This will supplement any existing aid and can be used toward tuition and related education expenses. 

  2. Personal mentorship, access to Link-sponsored programming about commercial real estate, networking opportunities hosted by our executive team, and more.

The application deadline is Friday, May 26th, 2023, by 11:59 p.m. EDT.

To be eligible you must be: 

  • Entering your freshman through junior year of college for the 2023-2024 academic year 

  • Enrolling full-time for fall and spring semesters toward your first bachelor’s degree 

  • Able to demonstrate service and leadership — this can be by supporting family, community and/or causes that are important to you 

  • Earning at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale 

  • When possible, willing to:

    • participate in programming offered by Link and our partner organizations 

    • take one or more real estate-related electives through your school

How to Apply: 

  • Click the link below to fill out the application with your personal and academic information and short answers to five questions (100-250 words each). 

  • Include these documents with your application: 

    • A complete transcript of all courses and grades  

    • FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) or financial aid award letter 

    • Course schedule for the upcoming term (if available)

Applicants must complete the online application process via the link below. The application deadline is Friday, May 26th, 2023, by 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Ensuring Equity 

In pursuit of our vision of expanding DEI where we live, work and invest, Link Logistics has partnered with SMR. SMR is an independent scholarship services provider that has agreed to establish and administer this scholarship program, including selecting the recipients. This ensures the selection process is fair and objective based on the criteria above. 

If you have questions regarding the scholarship process, please reach out to scholarships@ofic.org.