Instappraise and NAJA Announce New Scholarship for Appraisers

By JCK News Desk | March 27, 2026

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) continues its collaboration with software provider Instappraise by adding a third scholarship designed to support professional development in the jewelry appraisal field.

The partners’ expanded scholarship program reflects a shared mission to improve global appraisal standards, promote ethical practices, and increase access to high-quality education for emerging and advancing professionals. Their collaboration underscores both organizations’ commitment to preparing the next generation of appraisers with strong technical and ethical foundations.

Their new scholarship is geared to NAJA Certified Members seeking to earn the designation of NAJA Certified Master Appraiser. Valued at $1,775, the scholarship provides access to lessons 6 through 18 of the NAJA appraisal studies course and a one-year subscription to Instappraise.

NAJA, in partnership with Instappraise, offers two other scholarships, intended for different stages of an appraiser’s career: One supports professionals with a gemological background who are not NAJA members but who wish to pursue formal training and obtain the NAJA Certified Member designation; the other is for current NAJA members working toward advanced appraisal credentials.

Each of those scholarships is valued at $2,070 and provides a one-year NAJA membership, access to Lessons 1 through 5 of the appraisal studies course, and a one-year subscription to the Instappraise platform.

“Instappraise has revolutionized jewelry appraisal by providing innovative software solutions that empower appraisers to standardize and streamline their processes,” said Gail Brett Levine, executive director of NAJA, in a statement.

Applications for the scholarships will be accepted until June 15. Applicants must submit an essay detailing their background, career goals, and the anticipated impact of the scholarship, along with documentation of recognized gemological qualifications. Coursework timelines are structured to encourage steady progress, with deadlines ranging from five to twelve months depending on the scholarship level.

Scholarship recipients will be announced during NAJA’s ACEit Mid-Year Education Conference, Aug. 9–10.

(Photo courtesy of Instappraise and NAJA)

The JCK news desk uses AI to help produce the first drafts of some articles. This story was then reviewed and edited by staff writer Libby Rutkey.