The Howard Rubin Educational Foundation (HREF) Scholarship

The Howard Rubin Educational Foundation (HREF) was formed to advance education related to gem and jewelry personal property appraising and to assist individuals through scholarship for educational development to improve their capabilities by attending courses, classes, workshops and conferences.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a current member of NAJA.
Only one application may be submitted per scholarship.
To apply for a scholarship, submit a completed application prior to taking a course, class, workshop or conference.
The Foundation will present general scholarship awards of $500 each to one (1) new and (1) one experienced appraiser. The new appraiser has less than two (2) years experience. 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. The HREF Scholarship covers the course fee only.
Unused portions of a scholarship can be applied towards another course, class, workshop or conference but must be dispersed within the one year time frame or the unused portion will revert back to the Foundation.
The HREF Scholarship is not transferable and if, for any reason, the applicant cannot attend, the second place winner will be awarded the HREF Scholarship. HREF reserves the right to use the applicant’s name, photo and to quote applicant’s essay for publicity purposes.

Guidelines

Scholarships are awarded to cover the costs for tuition of courses, classes, workshops, programs or conference and DO NOT include travel, hotel or other associated expenses.
Scholarships will be awarded for education classes, workshops, courses, program and conferences related to gem and jewelry 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

Dates

Note

Application

Applicant

First Name

Last Name

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

Course, Class, Workshop or Conference Information

Title

Tuition or Costs

Date Offered

Sponsor/Institution

Sponsor/Institution's Website/Email/Phone

Background Information

1. What is your membership level?

2. How many years have you been appraising?

3. If you are a student, what degree are you pursuing?

4. Educational Background

5. Essay of Intent
Please submit a 300-500 word essay of intent. Please answer the following questions:

Why are you applying for our scholarship?
How will the course, class, workshop or conference you have selected benefit you?
What previous scholarships have you received, if any?
What are your immediate and long-term goals and objectives pertaining to the field of personal property appraising?
What would you like us to know that will set you apart from the other applicants?

Essay File

Applicant’s Representations & Warranties

I hereby represent and warrant that:

The information provided is accurate and true.
I am not currently a director, officer, or employee of The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers or The Howard Rubin Educational Foundation (HREF). In addition, I am not a member of or related to a member of HREF Scholarship Selection Committee.
If awarded a scholarship, I will abide by all policies and procedures established by HREF.
I understand and agree that by submitting this application there is no guarantee I will be awarded a scholarship. I understand scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Foundation.
I understand scholarships are awarded to cover costs of courses, classes, workshops or conferences and do not include travel, hotel, or other incidental expenses.
I have read, understand, and agree to the guidelines pertaining to scholarships awarded by the Foundation.

Scholarship Details