ULI Etkin Scholars
Quick Stats 2023-2024
+ 1,164 Student Engagement Hours
+ 56 Member Volunteers
+ 49 Universities Engaged
+ 9 District Councils
Overview
The ULI Etkin Scholars Program, made possible by the philanthropic support of Bruce Etkin, introduces college and university students to the resources available through ULI membership and seeks to integrate those students into the ULI path of learning. Through this program, ULI District Councils identify a cohort of graduate and undergraduate students and provide them with a welcoming and concrete entrée into ULI knowledge at the local and national levels with funding support, free ULI student membership, creative programming, networking, and learning opportunities throughout the academic year of their scholarship. The students supported through this program shall be recognized as Etkin Scholars.
Participating District Councils for 2025-2026
“Being part of the ULI Etkin Scholars Program was an extraordinary experience! Attending the dynamic ULI fall, spring meetings, engaging in local programming thanks to the amazing ULI Boston team, allowed me to form lasting friendships with fellow students, build invaluable industry connections, and significantly expand my knowledge of commercial real estate.”
Anirban Dasgupta
2023-2024 ULI Etkin Scholar - ULI Boston
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in the Program, Etkin Scholars must be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at a college or university in region covered by one of the nine ULI District Councils listed above. Students ideally (but not necessarily) are actively pursuing a career in real estate and studying real estate, finance, architecture, planning, urban design or other disciplines related to land use.
Students will be selected for participation for at least a one-year term as an Etkin Scholar in a District Council cohort based on the following attributes:
• Academic standing
• Professor recommendation
• Commitment to the principles of ULI
• Leadership potential
• Commitment to and/or advancement of ULI’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals
Students may apply for additional years as an Etkin Scholar if they continue to meet the program qualifications.
District Council Events
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DevelUP Conference – ULI Atlanta
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Kickoff Event – ULI Baltimore
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Career Night – ULI British Columbia
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One River North Tour – ULI Colorado
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Scholar Lunch w/ Bruce Etkin – ULI Colorado
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Mentorship Kickoff – ULI San Diego/Tijuana
About Bruce Etkin
Bruce Etkin, is a ULI Trustee and member of the ULI Foundation board. This generous gift continues Mr. Etkin’s support and passion for the next generation of real estate leaders through ULI’s educational programming. Mr. Etkin is a member of the James Rouse Society.