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Realty USA accepting applications

Realty USA is now accepting applications for its 12th annual scholarship program for area high school seniors. The scholarship is open to seniors in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties who are pursuing a four-year college degree. Entrants must complete an application and write a short essay or poem on one of four given topics, have a high school cumulative average of 85 or above for grades 9-12, and provide acceptance and proof of enrollment in an accredited four-year college. Application packets are available through the Guidance Department at area high schools and online at the Web site www. realtyusa .com/about.asp. All completed applications must be postmarked by March 15. For more information, call 689-8182, ext. 207.

Salesperson qualifying course now available

Citing a desire to meet the needs of real estate professionals, the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors will offer the 45-hour salespersons' qualifying course in four separate 2007 sessions - February, May, August and October. The course will be held at the BNAR, 100 Sylvan Parkway, in Amherst, starting Feb. 5. Applicants for a real estate salesperson license must successfully complete the 45-hour qualifying course with a passing grade of 70 percent on the final exam before they can sit for the state exam prior to licensure. The cost of the course is $240 per person. To register or for more information, call 636-9000, or visit the BNAR Web site at www. bnar. org.

HOME offers three scholarships

Housing Opportunities Made Equal will award a total of $3,500 in scholarships to three high school seniors. Scholarship applications are due by Feb. 26. For an application form, call 854-1400, ext. 21, or visit the Web site at www. homeny. org.