20 In Their 20's Scholarship


May 18-20, 2020
Raleigh, NC


The application deadline has passed. Winner's will be notified the week of March 9, 2020.


Application Process:

  • Submit your application to AANC to complete the application process; click on the link above. 

Award Criteria:

  • Must be a member of at least 1 NC Affiliate 
  • Must be 29 years or younger on May 18, 2020
  • Employed full time in the rental housing industry
  • Demonstration of leadership. Application must address three of the following areas:
    • Creative thinking and problem solving
    • Challenging the status quo
    • Leading a team or project to achieve a common goal
    • Elevating an industry network into business relationships
    • Effective communication
    • A positive role-model
    • Leadership in organizations

Award Benefits:

  • $20 Registration to AANC 2020 Vision: Education & Legislative Conference
    • On-site recognition at the event
  • Recognition on AANC Website, Social Media, Mobile App
  • Networking opportunities with AANC Leadership
  • Recognition in AANC E-Notes
  • Certificate to display

Selection Process:

  • Applications will be reviewed, and candidates selected by AANC’s NextGen Committee
  • A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected each year
  • Individuals selected for the Class of 2020 will be notified via email no later than Friday, March 20, 2020
  • Applicants not selected will be notified via email no later than Friday, March 27, 2020
  • Candidates will be selected based on the following:
    • Content and Quality of video (30%)
    • Quality of overall written application (20%)
    • Innovative ideas (15%)
    • Demonstration of leadership (15%)
    • Career goal (10%)
    • References (10%)

20 in their 20's Application

The application deadline has been extended to 2/21/20.