Vitally important for a young man or woman is, first, to realize the value of education and then to cultivate earnestly, aggressively, ceaselessly, the habit of self-education.
Bertie Charles Forbes | Founder of Forbes Magazine
Why a Foundation?
Founded for the benefit of and to support the Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Dallas (BOMA Greater Dallas), the Foundation furthers the education, expertise, professionalism, community service, and philanthropic activities of the Association.
This is primarily accomplished by offering numerous educational opportunities each year that include: seminars, webinars, panels, symposiums, conferences, and designation & certification courses to the BOMA Greater Dallas Members.
Each year, the Board of Trustees of the Foundation invests back into the industry by infusing most of its philanthropic funds into scholarships for upcoming, emerging professionals, students, and current Commercial Real Estate professionals. All scholarships awarded are for the advancement of people in the Commercial Real Estate Industry.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Foundation offers scholarships for:
- BOMA International / BOMI Designation Programs.
- Professional Development in BOMA (Attendance at Regional or International Conference).
Spring Application Period: 3/15 - 4/30
Fall Application Period: 7/15 - 8/30
Next Application Period Opens: March 15, 2026
Next Application Period Deadline: April 30, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
    (No Late Applications Accepted for Any Reason)
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Scholarship Recipients
The BOMA Greater Dallas Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the following scholarship winners:
2025 Spring Scholarship Winners:
- Krisha Aswani, Assistant Property Manager with Lincoln Property Company.
- Vanessa Charles, Assistant Property Manager with Cawley Partners.
- Deanna Foster, Assistant Property Manager with Olive Mill Holdings.
- Stephanie Vainwright, Property Administrator with Lincoln Property Company.
2024 Fall Scholarship Winners:
- Vanessa Charles, Assistant Property Manager with Cawley Partners.
- Stephanie Vainwright, Property Administrator with Lincoln Property Company.
- Trish Wentz, Assistant Property Manager with Granite Properties, Inc.
Scholarship Eligibility
Scholarships are available to a person who meets one of the below criteria:
- Who are Members in good standing of BOMA Greater Dallas.
- Who are employed in management, operations, engineering or maintenance of a company with a Principal Member of BOMA Greater Dallas. These persons do not have to be Members of BOMA Greater Dallas but must work for a company that has a Principal Member who is a BOMA Greater Dallas Member.
- Who are seeking a designation through BOMA Greater Dallas (through the Building Owners and Managers Institute, BOMI). These persons do not have to be Members of BOMA Greater Dallas but must work for a company that has a Principal Member who is a BOMA Greater Dallas Member.
The applicant certifies that the information provided is complete and accurate. The applicant also agrees to provide supporting documentation to verify the information in the application. By submission of an application, the applicant agrees to allow BOMA Greater Dallas, the BOMA Dallas Foundation, and BOMI International to publish his/her name as the award recipient in promotional materials should he/she be selected to receive the scholarship award. The applicant further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation, its Trustees, Officers, employees, agents, and Committee Members from any and all claims arising out of the application, selection, or participation in this scholarship program. The applicant also authorizes and consents to representatives of the Foundation contacting those persons or institutions listed on the application and its attachments for purposes of verification of the information contained herein.
