Scholarships Archives - Appraisal Institute Education Relief Foundation

Gabriel Lazcano/Clemson University

admin — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:53:37 +0000

AIERF is an organization that is often overlooked given that a lot of young professionals do not view appraising as a lucrative career path. The problem with that mindset is that appraising is one if not the most important aspect of real estate given the importance of effectively understanding the valuation of real estate properties. Because of this I would advise a lot of young professionals to at least learn about appraising or even work in the field for a couple of years, this will help you become a more knowledgeable and complete real estate professional.

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Graduate Student/University of Denver

admin — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:51:31 +0000

“My decision to go to graduate school was over 20 years in the making, but it only took a minute to decide once I knew it would be in real estate. Given my experience and passion for the industry I felt the course work would be compelling and engaging, but not overwhelming. The real challenge would be paying for the degree when college costs are three times what they were when I last walked a college campus. Quickly I realized that while there are likely more private scholarships and grants today than ever before many are exclusively for undergraduates just trying to get their initial higher education, not for those pursuing graduate work. In addition, of the funding sources available there were not as many real estate specific sources as I would have hoped. The good news is that my university’s real estate graduate program has an explicit relationship with the Appraisal Institute where approved coursework can be applied towards most requirements for the Appraisal Institute’s MAI membership designation. As I researched this designation and saw that it was a good fit I also discovered that the AI Education Trust offers a scholarship to qualified graduates like myself to help pay for our overall education. How exciting it was to find a scholarship which I felt was directed towards me. I found the scholarship application to be very straightforward and to-the-point asking me for information that I should already have at hand or could easily obtain. Anyone considering a master’s degree in real estate should apply for this scholarship no matter what specialty they ultimately pursue.”

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AI Candidate for Designation/Ohio

admin — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:45:19 +0000

The cost of the classes and travel costs, coupled with lost income due to missed time at work, can be a financial burden. The opportunity to receive a scholarship is certainly worth the time to apply, to potentially alleviate a portion of the costs.

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David W Riach, MAI/2018 Chair, AIERF Board of Directors

admin — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:43:44 +0000

The AIERF (formerly AIET) has long been a source of scholarships to assist undergrads, graduate students and candidates/affiliates in pursuit of their higher education goals. We are proud of this tradition of using funds donated by AI professionals and others to further the goals of the Appraisal Institute.

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Ashley Zubizarreta/Texas A & M University

admin — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:41:46 +0000

I decided to apply because I am pursuing a career in appraisal after I graduate with a master’s degree in real estate. The scholarship seemed like a great opportunity since it is focused on my career path. Also, the application requirements were not too time intensive, so it was easy for me to write the easy and attain letters of recommendation without interfering with my busy school and work schedule.

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Graduate Student/Florida International University

admin — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 03:07:05 +0000

As the scholarship is targeted to the field I am pursuing, and because the minority groups to which I belong are underrepresented in this field, I felt compelled to apply: I believed that I had a reasonably good chance of an award since my character, scholastic achievements and work experience qualify me. I also applied for the AIET general graduate scholarship. I would most definitely and wholeheartedly encourage other students to apply for the scholarship because the application process was relatively easy, and the coordination team/ committee was extremely helpful and accessible!

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Kristina Krone/University of Colorado @ Boulder

admin — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 02:44:56 +0000

I am incredibly grateful that AI provides such opportunity and encourages those in the field to continue their education. I also appreciate the establishment of the diversity scholarship and what that represents in the real estate community. I am very grateful to AI and the real estate community, which has proven to me its generosity of time, spirit, and fostering the next generation.

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