Leap Celebrates Winners of the Live and Learn Scholarship
Leap is excited to recognize the recipients of its renowned Live and Learn Scholarship, aimed at aiding students residing in housing communities supported by Leap’s Guarantor Waiver Program. This year, Leap is providing a total of $50,000 in scholarships to promising students who shared insightful perspectives regarding affordable student housing and its impact on mental well-being.
Scholarship Focus and Participation
The Live and Learn Scholarship invited students to express their thoughts through essays focusing on two pivotal topics:
Affordable Student Housing
Students explored financial challenges and proposed effective solutions to enhance housing accessibility.
Community and Mental Well-being in Housing
This topic encouraged students to examine how their living environments affect mental health and discuss strategies to cultivate a supportive community.
A remarkable response came from over 250 submissions nationwide. The Leap Student Housing Advisory Board, composed of industry experts in student housing, carefully evaluated the submissions. The selections were based on the students' insights, creativity, and authentic experiences.
Recognizing the 2025 Scholarship Winners
The winners of this year’s scholarships are:
$15,000 Grand Prize
- A student from the Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences program at Auburn University, residing at The Beacon, a property managed by Campus Advantage.
$10,000 Scholarship Winner
- An Electrical and Computer Engineering student at Georgia Institute of Technology, living at Kinetic, managed by The Cardinal Group.
$5,000 Scholarship Winners
- An MBA (Finance) student at the University of Maryland, College Park, residing in Yugo College Park University Club, operated by Yugo.
- A Business Analytics graduate student at Trine University, living in The Village at Chandler Crossing, managed by Pierce Education Properties.
- An Epidemiology student at Texas A&M University, residing at Woodlands Apartments, an Asset Living property.
$2,500 Scholarship Winners
- A Criminal Justice student at Florida Atlantic University, residing in University Park, managed by Article Student Living.
- A Materials Science student at the University of Cincinnati, living in Yugo Cincinnati Deacon, managed by Yugo.
- An Epidemiology student at Georgia Southern University, residing in Market 100, managed by The Preiss Company.
- A Management Information Systems student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, living in The Degree, managed by The Cardinal Group.
Leap's Commitment to Student Housing
Leap is dedicated to enhancing student housing accessibility, exemplified by initiatives like the Live and Learn Scholarship. By providing crucial financial support and amplifying the voices of students, Leap aims to facilitate not only housing security but also advance discussions on the importance of affordability, mental well-being, and community engagement.
The significance of student housing extends beyond mere shelter; it influences academic achievement, mental health, and social belonging. A scholarship recipient expressed their experience stating:
"Reflecting on my own journey, I see student housing as more than just a place to live—it is a microcosm of the broader academic experience. A mentally healthy and inclusive housing environment can serve as the foundation for personal and academic growth, enabling students to reach their full potential."
Leadership Insights on Future Directions
With strategic partnerships among leading providers of student housing, Leap is committed to continually assisting students in locating housing solutions that empower their educational success.
Rory O'Connell, CEO at Leap, commented on the importance of these initiatives, stating, "We believe that access to safe, quality student housing plays a vital role in academic success and personal well-being. The insights shared by our scholarship applicants will help shape the future of student housing policies and industry best practices."
About Leap
Leap Insurance Agency, LLC, is recognized as a premier provider of innovative occupancy and risk management solutions geared towards the student housing, multifamily, and single-family rental markets. Our mission centers on simplifying the renting process by fostering strong relationships with landlords and property management systems, leveraging technology and innovation. Leap currently supports over 3 million homes across the United States and the UK. For more information, please visit Leapeasy.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Live and Learn Scholarship?
The Live and Learn Scholarship is an initiative by Leap designed to support students from housing communities, offering financial assistance while promoting awareness about affordable housing.
How are the scholarship winners selected?
Winners are chosen based on the insight, creativity, and real-world experiences reflected in their essay submissions, assessed by the Leap Student Housing Advisory Board.
What were the topics of the scholarship essays?
The essays focused on two themes: the challenges of affordable student housing and the impact of community and mental well-being within housing environments.
What is Leap's commitment to student housing?
Leap is committed to enhancing housing accessibility and addressing affordability concerns through initiatives like the Live and Learn Scholarship.
How can I find more information about Leap?
You can learn more about Leap's initiatives and their impact on student housing by visiting their website, Leapeasy.com.
