Bridge Louis E. Allen Sr. Scholarship of GHAR
Application Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026
BRIDGE Mission Statement
GHAR Bridge Committee’s mission is to bridge the gap among GHAR membership and its historically marginalized members through improved channels of professional outreach, increased interpersonal engagement, educational and marketing strategies/opportunities and increased organizational support for success in the real estate industry.
The Program
The Scholarship Program was created by the Bridge Committee to advance its mission within the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® and is funded through the GHAR Foundation.
GHAR Scholarship Award Guidelines
Scholarships are based on a one-time award of REALTOR® fees for the current year from January to December (exclusive of licensing).
Fees that are eligible for reimbursement include:
- Annual GHAR/CTR/NAR membership dues
- Annual Smart MLS subscriber fees
- Annual eKEY fees
GHAR Scholarship Award Eligibility
To be eligible for the Louis E. Allen, Sr. Scholarship award an individual must:
- Have not received the Louis E. Allen, Sr. Scholarship award.
- Be licensed within 3 months to 5 years of application deadline date November 1st. (Reinstatements or name changes are not considered new membership.)
- Upload a letter of recommendation, dated within the last 2 months from the Manager or Broker of the firm with which you are affiliated.
- Agree to participate in a Zoom interview, if selected as one of the top six finalists. Interviews will last approximately 10 minutes and will be conducted following the initial application screening process.
Additional Information
- Awards are announced by the Bridge Committee/GHAR Board of Directors in December.
- Applications must be submitted online using this form, including the upload of the letter of recommendation and your essay.
- Incomplete, unsigned, and/or illegible applications will not be considered, and you will not be advised of missing information.
Real Estate Education - Course / Designation / Certification
Essay
Submit a short essay responding to the following prompt:
In 1963, Louis E. Allen, Sr. and his partner Hamilton Cordier broke barriers by becoming the first Black brokers to be voted onto the Greater Hartford Board of REALTORS. Today, the Bridge Committee of GHAR honors that legacy by helping others from historically marginalized backgrounds, communities, and identities find success in the real estate industry.
Please explain why you deserve a Bridge Louis E Allen Scholarship of GHAR and how this award will help you to further your career in real estate.
By submitting this application, the applicant hereby irrevocably consents to permit the GHAR to use the applicant’s name and other non-confidential information, if the applicant is awarded a scholarship. Award recipients must be present at the designated Board of Directors meeting for the award presentation. Award recipients must attend the Annual GHAR Holiday Party for award recognition.
Providing false, misleading, or inaccurate information will result in disqualification, forfeiture, and repayment of the scholarship award.
