Hewitt Scholarship Fund

Established in 1981, the purpose of the John D. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship Fund is to honor the memory of John D. Hewitt, MAI, SRPA (1911-1981) by promoting excellence in education.

For 2024, the Hewitt Fund Committee is comprised of seven members:

Current Chapter President (Zach Bowyer, MAI for 2024)

Current Chapter Vice President (Christopher Stickney, MAI for 2024)

Jonathan H. Avery, MAI (term ending in 2024)

Bud Clarke, MAI (term ending in 2025)

Joseph P. Comperchio, SRA (term ending in 2024)

Alan Johnson, MAI (term ending in 2024)

Susan Kelly, SRA for a three year term (ending 2026)

The Fund is pleased to announce three scholarship opportunities for Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute Professionals  and recent college graduates.

Scholarships are available as follows:

NEW SCHOLARSHIP / QE and DE Scholarship – for MARIME Chapter Professionals

Scholarships are now available to Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter professionals in good standing for Appraisal Institute qualifying and designation education courses offered in-person by the Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter as well as Appraisal Institute synchronous courses not offered by the Chapter with a priority given to chapter-offered courses. In announcing this new scholarship opportunity, Hewitt Scholarship Fund Chair, Robert Maloney, MAI stated “The committee recognizes the need to encourage primary and designation education for individuals belonging to the Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and is pleased to offer a new scholarship to help those looking to begin their appraisal career as well as those looking to enhance their career with an Appraisal Institute designation”

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE

The number of QE and DE scholarships is subject to review by the committee at any time.

Demonstration of Knowledge Requirement Scholarship – for Chapter Candidates

In order to receive the scholarship:

  • Applicants must be Candidate for Designation in good standing with the Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, including completion of the USPAP and Ethics requirements and be enrolled in the Candidate for Designation Program.
  • MAI Candidates must have completed the required MAI courses .
  • SRA Candidates must have completed the required SRA courses (less the 45-Hour Residential Demonstration Appraisal Report Alternative Course Package).
  • Candidates must submit proof of attendance at the 45 hour program or Capstone program.
  • Applicants must complete the Hewitt Scholarship Fund application.

The number of Demonstration of Knowledge scholarships is subject to review by the committee at any time.

2023 General Demonstration Report – Capstone Program Offerings

Real Estate Appraisal Education Scholarship  – for Recent College Graduates

The Hewitt Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for it’s Real Estate Appraisal Education Scholarship.  The fund will be awarding one (1) scholarship per year to a recent college graduate for the four courses required for a Trainee license (Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, 15 Hour National USPAP Course and the Supervisor/Trainee Course) offered by the Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.

Applicants are required to complete the Real Estate Appraisal Education Scholarship Application and return it to the Chapter office by January 31st.  Applicants must include a most recent transcript and a resume/activity sheet along with the application.

For 2020, appraiser trainee courses are being offered in a new format. To become a real property appraiser, you must first become an Appraiser Trainee.  The three required courses that need to be completed are 15 Hour National USPAP Course, Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures. Classes will be held on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays. View the 2023 schedule here.

From time to time, the Chapter hosts events to benefit the scholarship fund, including the McKenney/Kinsella Golf Tournament, a joint event with the MBREA, to benefit the John D. Hewitt Scholarship Fund and the Paul Kinsella Scholarship Fund.

Learn about the Montello-Sawyer Memorial Scholarship for Maine appraisers here.