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Amy K. Kuhn, MAI Memorial Scholarship

Offered through the Ohio Chapter Appraisal Institute, The Amy K. Kuhn, MAI Memorial Scholarship encourages women to pursue their Appraisal Institute designations. If you are a female Ohio Chapter Member, or know one, pursuing an MAI or SRA designation, including certification, and would like a chance at this financial opportunity, click below to apply.

Registration Deadline for the 2027 Amy K. Kuhn, MAI award is

November 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST

Ohio Chapter Diversity Scholarship

The Ohio Chapter of the Appraisal Institute (OCAI) is dedicated to increasing diversity in the real estate appraisal profession. The Diversity Scholarship was created to foster diversity in the appraisal community and is open to all people who are underrepresented in the profession, which includes veterans and people under 40.

The OCAI Diversity Scholarship is awarded each year to either current underrepresented professionals who are active in the practice of real estate appraisal, or undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarship is intended to pay for Appraisal Institute classes toward the pursuit of the MAI or SRA designations, state licensing registration or state certification.

Registration Deadline for the 2027 Diversity Scholarship is

November 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST

Region V Scholarship

The Region V Scholarship is for Appraisal Institute Associate Members in good standing who are seeking the MAI or SRA Designation. To qualify for this Scholarship, you must be a member of a Region V Chapter, among other items. The Region V Chapters include: Bluegrass, Hampton Roads, Hoosier State, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia Commonwealth. For more information about this scholarship and requirements, please click the link below.

The Next Mission Scholarship

Ready for your next mission? The Next Mission Scholarship helps U.S. military veterans transition into careers in real estate appraisal, valuation, and related fields. Designed to expand opportunities and strengthen the profession, this scholarship recognizes the valuable skills, and experience veterans bring to the profession.



Applications close October 30, 2026.

The Appraisal Institute Education and Relief Foundation (AIERF) was born out of the 2018 union of the AI Education Trust and AI Relief Foundation to serve real estate appraisal professionals now and into the future.

The AIERF offers scholarships to college students and AI members dedicated to growing their practical knowledge in the real estate appraisal field.

Application deadlines will vary, with some occurring on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, each year.

Click the link below for more information.