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Steers Scholars Program

Empowering the next generation of global real assets leaders through 20 full-tuition scholarships to Georgetown University’s M.S. in Global Real Assets program.

Our Program

The Steers Scholars Program reflects Georgetown’s commitment to preparing principled, analytically rigorous leaders for the global real assets sector. The program awards 20 full-tuition scholarships to exceptional candidates entering the M.S. in Global Real Assets program and strengthens Georgetown McDonough’s mission to develop leaders who understand the full real assets ecosystem, including how real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, and operating platforms shape long-term economic value.

How to Apply

Domestic applicants to the M.S. in Global Real Assets program are eligible to apply to the Steers Scholars Program. Recipients are selected through a holistic review conducted by the Steers Center Scholarship Committee. The evaluation includes the full program application, two additional scholarship essays, and two interviews with the academic director and the director of the Steers Center for Global Real Assets for invited candidates.

There is no separate application. The scholarship essays are submitted as part of the program application.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Recipients must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or an equivalent international credential.
  • Recipients must be U.S. citizens or lawful U.S. permanent residents.

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A Gift That Expands Access

The Steers Scholars Program is made possible through the generous philanthropic support of Robert (B’75) and Lauren Steers, whose commitment strengthens access to careers across the global real assets sector.

Learn more in the announcement, M.S. in Global Real Assets Offers 20 Full-Tuition Scholarships Through the Steers Scholars Program, available on the Georgetown McDonough admissions blog.

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20 Full-Tuition Scholarships

The inaugural Steers Scholars Program awards scholarships to outstanding applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to advancing the future of global real assets.

“The real estate industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation toward real assets, and the Steers Center has been at the forefront of this change. The Steers Scholars Program signals to the market that real assets represent the future of investment and that Georgetown McDonough has built the preeminent academic program preparing students to lead this evolution.”

- Matthew Cypher, director of the Steers Center for Global Real Assets
Director Matthew Cypher, interacts with four Steers students who are sitting at a conference table working on laptops. Well-lit room with large windows in the background.

Program Pillars

Academic Excellence

The inaugural Steers Scholars Program awards 20 full-tuition scholarships to exceptional applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to advancing the future of global real assets.

Program Pillars

Professional Leadership

Honoring aspiring leaders who are committed to impactful careers in real assets and who exemplify Georgetown’s values of service, integrity, and global perspective.

Program Pillars

Industry Impact

Celebrating individuals motivated to contribute meaningfully to the real assets sector through innovation, problem-solving, and engagement with the industry’s most pressing challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many scholarships will be awarded?

Twenty full-tuition scholarships will be awarded annually.

Do I need to submit anything in addition to the GRA application?

Applicants must complete two short scholarship essays as part of the application process.

Is a separate application required?

No, the Steers Scholars program does not have a separate application. Eligible interested students will complete two scholarship essays as part of the program application process. 

Where can I find more information about tuition and financing?

For additional details on financing, deadlines, and admissions requirements, visit the M.S. in Global Real Assets Admissions and Financing page.

https://msb.georgetown.edu/ms-global-real-assets/admissions-financing/#steers

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