March 17, 2025 (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – Against the backdrop of United Country Real Estate’s 100th Anniversary Convention in late February, the company’s second-annual Youth Scholarship Program truly stood out.
After its launch in 2024, this year the Youth Scholarship saw a 60% increase in applicants and a significant boost in funds raised over last year. Managed by United Country’s auction services team, the program is intended for United Country affiliates’ children or grandchildren pursuing post-secondary education.
While the scholarship’s inaugural year secured $1,500 each for two deserving students, that figure ballooned to $5,000 each for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. A live auction – typically including luxury branded materials and customized trips – during United Country’s Annual Training & Awards Convention helps raise funds for each following year’s scholarship. Featured most recently were a guided bear hunt in Colorado, turkey hunt in Montana and fishing trip in Alaska.
Earning the Youth Scholarship this time were Charleston “Charley” Green (pictured top left), daughter of Hilliary Green, an affiliate broker with United Country | Leipers Fork, Franklin, Tenn.; and Kaylee Mautz (bottom left), daughter of Deanna Mautz, a broker associate with Grand Junction, Colo.-based United Country | Real Colorado Properties.
Green distinguished herself as a leader with a passion for global business and cultural connection. She’s the founder and president of Empower Her, and has been Junior Class President, Student Body President, and President of the National English Honor Society. A recipient of numerous academic honors, Green plans to pursue international business at the University of South Carolina, and has a passion for Spanish and global finance.
“This opportunity means so much to me and I promise to make the most of it,” Green said. “I can only hope to one day pay it forward and help someone in the same way United Country has helped me.”
Mautz was also recognized for her leadership and academic excellence, as well as her interest in environmental conservation. She’s been President of the National Honor Society, Vice President of Membership for Future Business Leaders of America, and founded her school’s trap shooting program. Mautz plans to major in Ecology and Conservation at Texas A&M University, while also competing on the university’s heralded archery team.
“I am incredibly honored to receive this scholarship (which is) not only helping me achieve my academic goals, but also my professional goals,” Mautz said. “With it, I’m one step closer to becoming a natural resources manager and changing the way we think about sustainability.”
Applicants of the United Country Youth Scholarship Program are reviewed by an independent judging panel using a comprehensive scoring rubric based on academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.
“United Country is honored to support these exceptional students as they take the next step in their academic and professional journeys,” said United Country Auction Services President Shawn Terrel. “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.”