UNITED COUNTRY YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS $10,000 TO TWO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

UNITED COUNTRY YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS $10,000 TO TWO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

The United Country Youth Scholarship Program continues to make an impact, awarding $10,000 in scholarships to two exceptional students during United Country Real Estate’s 100th Anniversary Convention. This year’s winners, Charleston “Charley” Green of Tennessee and Kaylee Mautz of Colorado, stood out among a competitive pool of applicants for their academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.

A Growing Legacy of Giving

Since its launch in 2024, the United Country Youth Scholarship Program has experienced remarkable growth. This year, applications increased by 60%, and thanks to generous fundraising efforts—particularly the live auction at United Country’s Annual Training & Awards Convention—each recipient was awarded a $5,000 scholarship for the 2025-26 school year.

Meet the 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Charleston “Charley” Green – Charley, daughter of Hilliary Green, an affiliate broker with United Country | Leipers Fork in Franklin, Tenn., is a natural leader with a passion for global business and cultural connection. She is the founder and president of Empower Her, has served as Junior Class President, Student Body President, and President of the National English Honor Society, and has earned numerous academic honors. Charley plans to pursue international business at the University of South Carolina, where she will continue her passion for Spanish and global finance.

"This opportunity means so much to me, and I promise to make the most of it. I can only hope to one day pay it forward and help someone in the same way United Country has helped me." – Charley Green

Kaylee Mautz – Kaylee, daughter of Deanna Mautz, a broker associate with United Country | Real Colorado Properties in Grand Junction, Colo., has distinguished herself as a leader in conservation and athletics. She has served as President of the National Honor Society, Vice President of Membership for Future Business Leaders of America, and even founded her school’s trap shooting program. Kaylee plans to major in Ecology and Conservation at Texas A&M University while competing on the university’s renowned archery team.

"I am incredibly honored to receive this scholarship. It is not only helping me achieve my academic goals but also my professional goals. With it, I’m one step closer to becoming a natural resources manager and changing the way we think about sustainability." – Kaylee Mautz

Supporting the Next Generation

The United Country Youth Scholarship Program was created to support the children and grandchildren of United Country affiliates as they pursue higher education. Applicants are judged on academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement by an independent panel.

Shawn Terrel, President of United Country Auction Services, expressed his enthusiasm for the program’s continued growth:

"United Country is honored to support these exceptional students as they take the next step in their academic and professional journeys. Our scholarship program continues to grow, backed by our affiliates’ enduring spirit of giving and stewardship. We can’t wait to see the results next year will bring."

With this year’s success, the future of the United Country Youth Scholarship Program is brighter than ever. Congratulations again to Charley and Kaylee!