Regional initiative commits $18,000 across Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, introducing four $1,500 classroom innovation grants alongside three $4,000 renewable student scholarships.
WEXFORD, Pa., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty, in partnership with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty, announced the expansion of its annual Dream… Innovate… Grow initiative for the 2026–2027 academic cycle. The expanded program introduces four new Innovative Teaching Grants of up to $1,500 each, complementing the brokerage’s established scholarship program that awards three $4,000 renewable college and trade school scholarships to graduating seniors.
The dual-initiative represents an $18,000 investment designed to inspire students and empower teachers across 32 counties in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
“Dream, Innovate, and Grow are not just words on a wall—they are the core values our company was built upon,” said Tom Hosack, CEO & President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred & Stouffer Realty. “By extending our support directly to classroom educators alongside graduating seniors, we are helping teachers turn creative ideas into real learning experiences while assisting future leaders with the cost of higher education.”
2026–2027 Program Details
- Dream… Innovate… Grow Student Scholarships: Three graduating seniors will each receive a $4,000 renewable scholarship ($1,000 per year for up to four years, maintaining a 3.25 GPA) toward tuition at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Applicants are evaluated equally on academic merit (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA) and community character, leadership, and volunteerism.
- Innovative Teaching Grants: Four $1,500 project grants will be awarded to PreK–12 educators to fund creative, hands-on classroom projects that limited school budgets cannot support. Grants will be allocated across four categories:
- Elementary School (PreK–Grade 5)
- Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- High School (Grades 9–12)
- At-Large (Any PreK–12 Grade Level)
- Elementary School (PreK–Grade 5)
- Geographic Eligibility: Open to students residing in, and PreK–12 educators teaching in, 16 Western Pennsylvania counties and 16 Eastern Ohio counties within the brokerage’s footprint.
- Key Deadlines: Both applications must be submitted by Monday, March 1, 2027, at 3:00 PM EST. Teaching grant recipients will be announced by April 2, 2027, with funds utilized by June 1, 2027.
Educators can apply online at www.thepreferredrealty.com/scholarship/grant. Student applicants can download application materials through their guidance counselor or by contacting Scholarships@TPRSold.com.
About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty is a locally owned, full-service real estate brokerage serving Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Driven by core values of dreaming big, continuous innovation, and lasting community growth, the firm provides comprehensive residential and commercial real estate, settlement, and financial services.
Website: www.ThePreferredRealty.com
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