Advance your framing credentials to their highest level and carry on the legacy of Vivian Kistler. Now in its third year, the Vivian Kistler MCPF scholarship was established by the Chapter Relations Committee of the PPFA as a way to honor the memory of our beloved mentor, teacher and friend.
The scholarship, awarded annually, includes one sitting of the Master Certified Picture Framer exam and a stipend up to $500 to help offset expenses such as travel or materials used in taking the exam. The scholarship has an estimated value of $900. Applicants are reviewed based on their dedication to the industry in general, the PPFA through participation and volunteer work and overall commitment to excellence.
To qualify for the Vivian Kistler MCPF scholarship an applicant must:
For complete details and an application visit the PPFA website and click on Master Certified Picture Framer under the Certification tab, or just go HERE.
The scholarship, awarded annually, includes one sitting of the Master Certified Picture Framer exam and a stipend up to $500 to help offset expenses such as travel or materials used in taking the exam. The scholarship has an estimated value of $900. Applicants are reviewed based on their dedication to the industry in general, the PPFA through participation and volunteer work and overall commitment to excellence.
To qualify for the Vivian Kistler MCPF scholarship an applicant must:
- Have a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in retail or wholesale picture framing
- Be a current PPFA member or an employee at a PPFA member shop
- Be a Certified Picture Framer in good standing and have taken a recertification course within the last four years
- Have not taken the MCPF exam before
- Meet all deadlines for submission of application and supporting materials
For complete details and an application visit the PPFA website and click on Master Certified Picture Framer under the Certification tab, or just go HERE.
