Scholarship Recipients
Join us in congratulating the 2026's scholarship winners!
Gretchen Siebert: Ruth Isgro Scholarship
Andrea Jackman: Gloria Moroni Scholarship
"I am honoured to be selected for this year’s Gloria Moroni Scholarship. As a multi-disciplinary art professional focused in curating, education, and appraising, this scholarship supports my journey to enhance my capabilities as a Fine Arts Appraiser. This scholarship creates the opportunity to hone my skill and become a resource for others. My increased knowledge will be used to support my immediate arts community as they continue to collect and donate, which will inevitably uplift and strengthen the arts."
Michelle Pechinka: Wendy M. Gerdau Scholarship
Dallas Long: Darlene Hines Scholarship
Amanda Brook Bower: ISAEF Gold Scholarship
Valeria Diaz Ruiz: ISAEF Gold Scholarship
Shaina Harkness: ISAEF Gold Scholarship
Claire Laycock: ISAEF Gold Scholarship
Veronika Roux-Vlachova: ISAEF Gold Scholarship
"I am truly grateful to the ISA Education Foundation for this generous scholarship, which plays a crucial role in advancing my expertise as a new appraiser and business owner. The scholarship allows me to focus on coursework that deepens my expertise in Fine Art, particularly in modern and contemporary art. This opportunity for continued education is instrumental to my professional development, and I am thankful to the ISA Education Foundation for supporting my growth in the field. I look forward to applying what I learn to better serve my clients, grow my business, and make a meaningful impact within the field of art appraisal and the ISA."
Stephanie Ballasalma: ISAEF Silver Scholarship
Christin Byrum: ISAEF Silver Scholarship
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Julia Gregory: ISAEF Silver Scholarship
"Receiving the $500 scholarship has made a meaningful impact by helping offset the cost of professional appraisal education. As an early-career appraiser balancing full-time employment and family responsibilities, continuing education represents a significant investment. This award has reduced the financial burden of pursuing additional training and made it easier for me to continue progressing toward my professional goals.
The scholarship will support my enrollment in the Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts course, which will expand my knowledge across a broad range of personal property categories that I encounter regularly in my appraisal work. I look forward to applying the skills and insights gained through the program to better serve clients and continue developing as a well-rounded appraiser.
I am sincerely grateful to the ISA Education Foundation for investing in my professional growth. This scholarship has brought me one step closer to achieving my long-term goal of becoming a leader in the appraisal profession while maintaining the high standards of education and ethics that the field demands."
Mallory Sigmon: ISAEF Silver Scholarship
Erin McDonald: ISAEF Silver Scholarship
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