The Appraisal Institute is helping lead an Appraiser Development Initiative with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the National Urban League
The Appraiser Development Initiative 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.
Pathways to Success Scholarship
Applications for 3rd Quarter 2025 are open through September 12th, 2025.
Applicants must first complete the PAREA rediness checklist to confirm eligibility for the Scholarship. Click here to start your readiness checklist.
The Appraisal Foundation Pathways to Success Scholarship, funded by The Appraisal Foundation, covers 100% of enrollment costs for any AQB-approved PAREA program, including the Appraisal Institute’s Licensed Residential PAREA Program. This scholarship is designed to support aspiring appraisers who have completed the prerequisite education in their state where PAREA is approved.
The application for the Pathways to Success Scholarship is available here.
The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), familial status, or disability. The Act also makes it unlawful to coerce, intimidate, or retaliate against any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, on account of their having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of their having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by the Act. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, you have the right to file a complaint with HUD by phone at 1-800-669-9777 or online .
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