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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WHO SHOULD APPLY
DEADLINES
APPLICATION
AIERF AI Course Scholarship
Associate Members who are active in real property valuation and need financial assistance to complete Appraisal Institute courses leading to state certification or the MAI, SRA, AI-GRS or AI-RRS designations.
Jan. 1
April 1
July 1
Oct. 1
AIERF PAREA Scholarship
Aspiring appraisers currently enrolled or considering AI PAREA — the Appraisal Institute Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal program.
Jan. 1
April 1
July 1
Oct. 1
AIERF College Scholarship
Awarded on the basis of academic excellence, this scholarship helps finance the educational endeavors of undergraduate or graduate students concentrating, or with demonstrated interest, in real estate appraisal and/or valuation.
April 1, 2026
If you have any questions regarding AIERF scholarships please email aierf@appraisalinstitute.org or call 312-335-4133.
APPRAISER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
The AI Education and Relief Foundation is a proud sponsor of the Appraiser Development Initiative. The Appraiser Development Initiative™ (ADI) is designed to attract new entrants to the real estate appraisal field. Since 2018, ADI has been a driving force in educating and developing new real estate appraisers by providing scholarships, mentorship, and resources. Register for the next virtual or in-person workshop to learn how to become an appraiser, ask questions during discussion time with a panel of successful local appraisers, and hear about scholarship opportunities.