CREF Careers Student Fellowship Program
Apply today for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to jumpstart your career in the $4.8 trillion commercial real estate finance (CREF) industry. Open to current college and university students, the CREF Careers Student Fellowship provides an inside look at this dynamic field through:
- Monthly virtual seminars with industry leaders covering a variety of professional development topics
- Career coaching from HR professionals at leading commercial real estate firms
- Mentorship and networking opportunities with top commercial real estate finance professionals
- Attendance at MBA’s Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Convention in San Diego, the largest gathering of CREF professionals in the nation (stipend for travel, lodging, and expenses included)
- Consideration for the David H. Stevens, CMB® Real Estate Legacy Scholarship
- And more throughout the year
The CREF Careers Student Fellowship program is designed for students interested in learning more about and securing internships, jobs, and careers in this dynamic industry.
Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2025
How to Apply: To apply to become a CREF Careers Student Fellow, please apply and submit your resume, a letter of recommendation, and a copy of your most recent transcript via the buttons below.
See What Past Fellows Have to Say
Thanks to the MBA CREF Careers Fellowship, I now feel equipped with both the knowledge and the network to excel in the competitive world of Commercial Real Estate. It's not just a fellowship; it's a transformative experience that has empowered me to make meaningful strides toward my professional aspirations.
Amari Patterson, Howard University '24 (2023 Fellow)
I am deeply honored to have been chosen by the selection committee. Their belief in my potential as a future leading professional in commercial real estate finance is truly inspiring. The CREF Student Fellowship...provides an invaluable opportunity for industry exposure and career advancement.
Jackeima Flemming, The University of the Virgin Islands '24 (2023 Fellow)
MBA CREF24... can be described in just three words - Learn, Live, Laugh... I gained insightful information into the commercial/multifamily real estate industry. While learning, we were able to live, taking full advantage of the networking opportunities by connecting with other like-minded fellows and connecting with professionals in the commercial/multifamily real estate industry... I fully recommend this conference to those interested!
Allysha Fischbacher, Benedict College '24 (2023 Fellow)
I am grateful to the MBA for exposing me to the world of commercial real estate and introducing me to industry leaders who will have far-reaching impacts on my career.
Aram Apanian, University of Southern California '24 (2022 Fellow)
MBA's Commercial Real Estate Finance Student Fellowship program was a transformative experience that solidified my interest in pursuing a commercial real estate finance career... The monthly virtual seminars with commercial real estate industry leaders were a program highlight for me. They provided a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the business and receive valuable advice and guidance.
Jasmine Foster, University of Rochester '24 (2022 Fellow)
The MBA CREF Careers Fellowship program allowed me to gain first-hand knowledge from career professionals leading in the Commercial Real Estate Finance Industry... The 2023 CREF Convention in San Diego was an extraordinary opportunity to put the knowledge gained during the webinars into meaningful use.
Faith Johnson, North Carolina A&T State University ‘23 (2022 Fellow)
I’m extremely thankful for the connections I made, as well as the opportunity to learn from industry leaders about what commercial real estate entails... I will never forget my first (and not last) CREF Convention hosted by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Brian Rogers, Howard University '25 (2022 Fellow)
2024 CREF Careers Student Fellows
Alexis Anderson
Texas Southern University
Graduate Student
Undram Angar
Bentley University '26
Sofia Bressani
Florida State University '25
Timothy Brown
Carnegie Mellon University '26
Marques Carr
Morgan State University '25
Jazz Ch'ng
University of Pennsylvania '27
Anir Dasgupta
University of Massachusetts Lowell '25
Jessica Grima
University of Chicago
Graduate Student
Jayson Guo
Emory University '26
Navaud Guscott
Benedict College '26
Aminata Konate
Fordham University '25
Essence Leslie
University of Louisville '26
Kaitlin Novak
Georgia State University '25
Philip Omo-Taiga
North Carolina A&T State University '25
Lori Lee Stennett
Howard University '25
Tariq Sule
Georgia State University '25
2023 CREF Careers Student Fellows
Taylor Campbell
Howard University '25
Allysha Fischbacher
Benedict College '24
Jackeima Flemming
The University of the Virgin Islands '24
Christian Jennings
George Washington University '25
Emmy Khuu
University of California, Los Angeles '24
Christian Lam
Boston College '25
Teasha McKoy
University at Buffalo Graduate Student
Amari Patterson
Howard University '24
Juan Pulido
Florida State University '24
Matthew Stern
University of Southern California '24
Mariam Tran
Southern Methodist University '25
Leyha Williams
Howard University '24
2022 CREF Careers Student Fellows
Aram Apanian
University of Southern California '24
Austen Cannon
University of Miami '25
Simone Edmundson
North Carolina Central University '23
Abraham Espinoza
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) '23
Jasmine Foster
University of Rochester '24
Faith Johnson
North Carolina A&T State University '23
Emily LaCour
Florida State University (Graduate Student)
Erick Martinez
Indiana University '24
Angel Mendoza
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) '24
Cheyanne Powell
Benedict College '23
Brian Rogers
Howard University '25
Linh Tran
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Graduate Student)