Fredericksburg, VA – CTI Real Estate is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 CTI Real Estate Scholarship Awards, recognizing exceptional students for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to future success. As part of the firm’s longstanding commitment to community impact and educational advancement, nearly $5,000 in scholarships were awarded to students representing multiple schools and states.
The CTI Real Estate Scholarship Program is intentionally designed to support students pursuing both trade school and college pathways, reinforcing the company’s belief that success takes many forms and that every career path deserves investment, respect, and opportunity.
“Supporting the next generation of leaders is not just something we do. It is part of who we are,” said Michelle Caldwell Thompson, CEO/Broker of CTI Real Estate. “These students represent excellence, perseverance, and promise. We are honored to invest in their future.” The CTI Real Estate Scholarship Program, detailed at www.ctirealestate.com under the scholarship section, provides financial support to graduating students while reinforcing the company’s mission of service, leadership, and community engagement.
2026 Scholarship Recipients & Schools
$1,000 Scholarship Recipient Edmund Benson – Spotsylvania High School, Spotsylvania, Virginia
$500 Scholarship Recipients Vivian Moore Paterson – King George High School, King George, Virginia Ike Edozie – Brooke Point High School, Stafford, Virginia A’Kayla Jaziya Gilliam – Crossroad Academy Charter School of Business, Quincy, Florida
$250 Scholarship Recipients Addison Hewson – Riverbend High School, Fredericksburg, Virginia Adeline Pirch – Spotsylvania High School, Spotsylvania, Virginia Azra Yaylaci – North Stafford High School, Stafford, Virginia Diego Alejandro Murcia Jinez – North Stafford High School, Stafford, Virginia Elle Smith – North Stafford High School, Stafford, Virginia Emma Grace Roberson – Fredericksburg Christian School, Fredericksburg, Virginia Nihal Kalathil – Lincoln High School, Tallahassee, Florida Sunjae Kim – Colonial Forge High School, Stafford, Virginia
Community Commitment & Continued Growth
Now celebrating over two decades of service, CTI Real Estate continues to expand its footprint not only in real estate sales and property management, but also in meaningful community investment initiatives such as scholarships, mentorship, and strategic local partnerships.
This milestone announcement comes as CTI Real Estate also celebrates its anniversary, drawing recognition from the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, which has invited the firm to be featured for its continued impact and leadership within the community.
“Friends of CTI Real Estate are the Foundation of our Success,” added Thompson. “These scholarships reflect our gratitude and our ongoing commitment to the communities we proudly serve.”
Photos
Event and recipient photos are available at the following link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QzuioZDJAuvFUb7CA