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he CREFC Scholars Program at the Schack Institute of Real Estate at New York University (NYU) has announced its 2024-2025 recipients: Camila Avila, an incoming graduate student, and Benjamin Pisarenko and Ren Yu, two senior undergraduate students. The program is a collaboration between the CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance at the Schack Institute and the CREFC Endowment Committee, which selects scholars based on academic excellence, leadership potential, a focus on commercial real estate finance, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the industry. Scholars receive a merit scholarship, complimentary CREFC Academic membership, access to CREFC's Resource Center and Career Center, mentorship opportunities, networking events, and invitations to attend CREFC's major conferences. The program is now in its fifth year and offers professional development, mentorship, and educational opportunities in the commercial real estate capital markets. For more information about the CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance at the Schack Institute, visit: CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance.