EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The AAGD Education Foundation was founded in 1995 and is a registered 501 (c) (3) charity organization whose mission is to make AAGD a premier source of education for its membership and the apartment industry. This mission includes goals of providing scholarships for students, faculty training, and the research, development, production, and marketing of education programs.

AAGD members are invited to apply for scholarships through the AAGD Education Foundation to support participation in NAAEI Credential programs (CALP, CAM, CAPS, CAMT). All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee, and recipients will be selected accordingly.

Each year scholarship winners are selected by a committee and announced at the annual AAGD Education Conference (January 20, 2026). Winners will be contacted by January 6, 2026 and invited to attend the conference to receive on-stage recognition.

Donna Derden Scholarship (Applications Due December 1, 2025)

Donna Derden Scholarship consideration is based on financial need, as determined by a company’s policies on credential payment or reimbursement.

Gerry Henigsman U.S Military Veteran Scholarship (Applications Due December 1, 2025)

The Foundation is honored to also offer the Gerry Henigsman U.S. Military Veteran Scholarship. This is a scholarship awarded to a retired or honorably discharged military veteran who is a current industry professional looking to earn their NAAEI credentials.

Terms & Conditions

To qualify for an AAGD Education Foundation Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be currently employed by an AAGD member company in good standing.
Scholarships are not available to anyone retaking a Credential program.
Applicants are not eligible if their company provides full (100%) Credential reimbursement.
If a company offers partial reimbursement, applicants may apply for the portion not covered.
If awarded a partial scholarship, applicants are responsible for paying the remaining tuition by the program’s payment deadline.
Scholarship recipients must complete an NAAEI Credential program through AAGD within one year of receiving the award.

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

Step 1 - Complete your application form:

CLICK HERE to Submit Your Donna Derden Application

CLICK HERE to Submit Your Gerry Henigsman Application

Step 2 - Email a current resume AND letter of recommendation
from your immediate supervisor to education@aagdallas.com

Step 3 (Gerry Henigsman Only) - Email your DD-214 to education@aagdallas.com

We would like to thank all of you who support our Education Platform as well as all of the valuable sponsors of the AAGD Education Conference. A portion of the proceeds created by the event will aid the Education Foundation in providing more educational opportunities to our members.

Contact Us

For questions or more information, e-mail education@aagdallas.com or call us at (972) 385-9091.