Foundation for Appraisal Education

Scholarship Guidelines & Procedures

Mission: The Foundation for Appraisal Education was formed to advance education related to personal property appraising and to assist individuals through scholarships for educational development to improve their capabilities by attending courses, classes, workshops and conferences.

How It Works

To apply for a scholarship, submit a completed application prior to taking a course, class, workshop or conference. There is no limit to the number of applications submitted.
In 2010, The Foundation will present scholarship awards of $1,000.00 each to one new and one experienced appraiser, and one selected candidate for the Keith Ball memorial Scholarship of $500.00.
Scholarship monies will be paid directly to the sponsor of the course, class, workshop or conference when the selected candidate confirms the educational opportunity in which they will participate.
Unused portions of a scholarship can be applied towards another course, class, workshop or conference, but must be dispersed within the allotted time frame (see below), or the unused portion will revert back to the Foundation.

Dates

In 2010, applications will be accepted February 15th through June 30th. Scholarships will be awarded on August 15th of the same year.
Recipients will have one year from the date the scholarship is awarded to complete their course, class, workshop or conference.

Guidelines

Scholarships are awarded to cover the costs for tuition of courses, classes, workshops, programs or conferences and do not include travel, hotel or other associated expenses.
Scholarships will be awarded only for educational classes, workshops, courses and conferences related to personal property appraising.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete and submit the application within the time frame noted above to be considered for a scholarship.

Eligibility

Students, new & experienced appraisers or any individual wanting to further their educational development in the area of personal property appraising may apply.
Applicants from all Appraisal Societies are welcome.
Directors, officers, and employees of the International Society of Appraisers and the Foundation for Appraisal Education, members of the Foundation for Appraisal Education Scholarship Selection Committee and their relatives are not eligible to apply for Foundation for Appraisal Education Scholarships.

Send the completed and signed application plus supporting material to:
Diane Marvin, Scholarship Director
2336 S. East Ocean Boulevard, #359
Stuart, Florida 34996

Applications may also be e-mailed to dmappraise@aol.com, or faxed to 772-219-7458.

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The Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 scholarships.

New Appraiser category

Marco Balzano, Phoenix, AZ

Marco Balzono I am honored to be recognized by the Foundation. My interest started a little over a year ago when I was in between careers and I was approached by Tom Helms and Ron Freeman of A-Z appraisal and Estate Consultants in Phoenix Arizona about a career in the personal property appraisal field. Little did I know that the personal property appraisal field would be an interesting and rewarding career with a lot of exciting daily challenges. As the next-generation of appraisers, I understand the importance of attending and completing the ISA Core Course as well as other key workshops and educational opportunities. By receiving the scholarship from The Foundation for Appraisal Studies this will help me advance my education in the personal property field. I would like to thank the Foundation for Appraisal Studies for allowing me pursue my dreams.

Experienced Appraiser category

Susan Lahey, Toronto, Canada

Susan Lahey Currently I am working as an independent consultant and appraiser for both individuals and institutions in the area of Asian art, specifically Chinese decorative arts. Having completed a post-graduate diploma in Asian art through Sotheby's/School of Oriental and African Art in London, England, and previously worked at an auction house in Toronto, Canada for six years, I am also familiar with Japanese, Korean, Indian and African art. While my experience and skills are in high demand, my purpose in taking the Core Course in Appraisal Studies offered by the ISA is to gain the formal, most up-to-date knowledge required to work effectively and to a professional/government recognized standard. I appreciate very much receiving this scholarship which will assist me in building a fulfilling career in the appraisal industry in the area which personally inspires me.

Keith Ball Memorial Scholarship

Donna Bradshaw, Woodland, CA

Donna Bradshaw I live in Woodland, California with my husband and two children. For the past 11 years I have worked at West Auctions, a business started by my father 46 years ago. While growing up I was always required to help out with the family business, so as soon as I was old enough I set my sights on a career that had nothing to do with auctions or appraising. I graduated from college and worked as a paralegal at a law firm and later as an administrator at the University of California. It was at this point that I wound up facing the same dilemma that many women are faced with – should I focus on my career or my family? Thankfully, I did not have to choose one over the other. I started working with West Auctions again, bringing my infant daughter with me to the office and working from home when I could. Not only did this arrangement work out well for my young family, but I realized that I truly enjoyed the work that I was doing. In 2002, I took the next step and became a professional personal property appraiser. I am now delighted and very thankful to have received the Keith Ball Memorial Scholarship to further my career as an appraiser in the field of business valuations.

recipients of the 2009 scholarships.

Experienced Appraiser Category Award $1000

Linda Roberts of San Antonio, TX
- for the International Society of Appraiser's Core Courses

Student or New Appraiser Category Award $1000

Ann Rohloff of Nevada City, CA
- for the International Society of Appraiser's Core Courses.

Antique Week Award - $1000

Kei Yee Chan of New York City
- for a scholarship to pursure further studies at NYU in Legal & Ethical Aspects of Appraising, a USPAP course, and Internship & Advanced Research Projects in Appraisal Studies.

The Foundation has partnered with AntiqueWeek to offer a $1,000.00 scholarship for 2009. For over 35 years, AntiqueWeek has been the most authoritative source for weekly antiques and collectibles news in the USA. The organization is offering this scholarship to provide an opportunity for individuals who want to advance their skills in personal property appraising.

One need not be a member of a professional appraising organization to apply.

New Appraiser Scholarship Awarded

The Foundation has award the scholarship for beginning appraisers to Ann Rohloff of Nevada City, California, where she has a business, Very Fine Antiques, where she buys, sells, restores and conserves furniture and antiques. Ann writes, "My life long insterest began at 8 years of age when I found a treasure trove in the attic. Then I started reading antiques magazines, visiting antiques shops and finally going to estate sales and auctions as a teenager, I earned my Bachelor and Master degrees in art with an emphasis on furniture design and construction. Now the journey leads me to the International Society of Appraisers. I am very grateful for the opportunity you have provided. I will continue my education by completing the Core Course in Appraisal Studies. The scholarship is the answer to my prayers. Thank you for allowing me to follow my dreams."

Scholarship awarded

Award winner Kei Y. Chan of New York City has been awarded the Antique Week Scholarship for the 2009-2010 year. Mr. Chan in his acceptance letter wrote "The foundation's scholarships promote and advance greatly appraisal studies and personal property appraising throughout the US and abroad. The perceptive recognition of the members of the board that such a need exists in the field for scholarship awards is testimony to the far-reaching, effective, and insightful mission of the foundation."