The Stephanie Mila Jenkins Initiative

Purpose: To identify students who possess a strong desire to be a Real Estate Agent and who have enrolled or intend to enroll into a Real Estate Licensing Education Program with the sole purpose of obtaining their Real Estate License.

Reward: ONE or MORE individuals selected from the pool of qualified applicants will be awarded a scholarship for financial assistance toward a certified Real Estate Licensing Education Program with the sole purpose of obtaining their Real Estate License.

We will contact you with the results and the date we are awarding this year's annual scholarship. Even if you've completed your real estate agent educational program and have already taken your licensing exam within the past 12 months, you are eligible to apply.

Stephanie was a friend and colleague of the Happy House Hunters and was instrumental in our Happy House Hunters Mastermind and our FREE meetups!

She loved the real estate profession so much and was always available and willing to help even the most novice investor among us.

Her contagious passion and over-the-top energy always made her a favorite!

You can still find her recordings available in the FREE Happy House Hunters meetup section and the Happy House Hunters Mastermind section of the Kathy Binner International Academy.

Upon obtaining her license, Karen would like to focus on helping seniors transition into the next phase of their home life whether that be downsizing, moving to be closer to family, or moving into a senior facility. She has her Gerontology certification and has worked serving folks aged 50 plus and older seniors for the past 16 years. Karen believes helping this generation with their housing needs is one of the best ways she can support her entire community.

Wendy believes in the power of loving and serving others. She believes dreams do come true. To be a part of people's lives when they are planting the seed of hope and dreams for their future would be wonderful! Wendy is open to the many opportunities becoming a realtor brings, by helping people buy, sell, rent, or invest. As a natural problem solver, she likes to be creative when it is necessary to think outside the box to remedy given scenarios. Wendy's Real Estate License will be her ticket to creating a happy life for herself and for others.

Dawn realizes that her community is quickly being overwhelmed by large investors turning properties into Airbnb's. While she understands that this is the demand in the Hocking Hills area, she also realizes what hardship this is putting on long-term residents looking for homes. Dawn's goal would be to help those homebuyers who want to make this area their home. She wants to also help in the area of commercial real estate in her hometown. There are a lot of vacant storefronts and commercial areas that could contribute to the local economy. She would love to be a part of the solution to revitalize the area and help to sponsor local events in the community as well.

Kyle is focused on partnering with real estate investors and growing his own investment portfolio. With a lifelong background in new builds, having worked as a subcontractor alongside his grandfather and father, Kyle brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has spent his entire life living on a farm, and his ultimate goal is to generate enough income to preserve the farm, allowing his four kids to enjoy the same carefree childhood he had—playing in creeks and chasing cattle when they escape.

Shaelynne, a devoted mom raising four kids, is passionate about making a difference through her real estate career by helping people buy and sell homes. She dreams of saving a portion of her commission checks to one day open a nonprofit organization that supports families and women in need.