In 2023, the Real Estate Owners GFR awards a scholarship of SEK 30,000 for a bachelor’s or master’s thesis. The essay must have a theme with a clear connection to the real estate industry’s operations and be written during the period 1 January to 31 July 2023. It must also be published at a university within the Real Estate Owners GFR’s geographical area. The real estate industry constitutes society’s infrastructure and is one of Sweden’s largest and most important industries. In a changing world, the industry is constantly in need of new knowledge and insights. Therefore, the Property Owners GFR is announcing an essay scholarship of SEK 30,000 starting in 2023. The aim is to encourage students to take an interest in real estate industry issues. The property industry is multifaceted and complex. As a trade association, Fastighetsägarna GFR is involved in everything from urban development and the functioning of the rental market to taxes, energy and security issues. As long as the theme of the essay has a clear connection to the activities of the real estate industry, the scholarship is therefore available to students in all academic disciplines. The essays will primarily be assessed according to methodological quality and topical relevance. It is meritorious if the essay’s conclusions are generalizable to different geographical locations. Possible essay topics could be, for example, the effects of rent regulation, an analysis of the Planning and Building Act or an evaluation of safety-creating measures in residential areas. However, this is only an estimate. Given the breadth of the real estate industry’s activities, the only limits in practice are the imagination. Criteria for being able to apply for the scholarship The essay has a clear connection to the activities of the real estate industry The essay is written during the period 1 January to 31 July 2023 The essay is at bachelor’s, master’s or master’s level. The essay is connected to a university within the Fastighetsägarna GFR’s geographical area. The winner will be presented in the fall of 2023. The scholarship amount may be shared between several. The recipient is expected to present the essay at a seminar and participate in the Property Owners’ internal media channels. The essay must be sent to stipendium@fastighetsagarna.se no later than July 31, 2023. For more information, contact David Björnberg, global analyst at Fastighetsägarna GFR.

The Climate Award of Klamar Municipality can be given to a person, group, association, researcher, organisation or company active within the municipality of Kalmar. The award is to bring forward initiatives to prevent climate change or to bring debate around climate issues

The Zonta International Women in STEM Scholarship encourages women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in STEM fields.

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is a Zonta International program funded by contributions to the Zonta Foundation for Women. Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.

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