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The scholarship program, administered by the CAIA Foundation, was established in collaboration with the 100 Women in Hedge Funds Institute and is underwritten by PAAMCO to support women seeking to earn the CAIA Charter, the benchmark in alternative investment education. Each scholarship covers enrollment and registration fees for CAIA Level I and Level II exams, the CAIA Knowledge Series textbooks, the Schweser CAIA Level I Premium Instruction Study Solution, and a one-year membership in the CAIA Association, a value of more than $5,000.

“At 100WHF, we strive to create opportunities to improve the alternative investment industry through professional leverage initiatives and educational programming,” said Mimi Drake, Chair of the 100WHF Association Board, and President of Permit Capital Advisors. “We are very excited to welcome these new scholars and look forward to watching them achieve greater professional success.”

Judy Posnikoff, a founding partner at independent alternative investment firm PAAMCO, added, “We are pleased to support the next group of extremely talented women in their journey to further develop their knowledge in the alternative investment industry through CAIA’s rigorous program.”

The scholarship program was established last year by 100WHF through the 100WHF Institute. 100WHF is a leading non-profit organization that seeks to enhance the alternatives industry through educational programming, professional leverage, and philanthropic initiatives.

“For the second year in a row, 100WHF and PAAMCO have demonstrated their commitment to broadening talent in the alternative investment industry through the CAIA Foundation scholarships,” said Thomas A. Porter, President of the CAIA Foundation. “We also want to recognize the continuing support of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Kaplan Schweser, and Institutional Investor in helping these scholars achieve their goal of earning the CAIA Charter.” As publisher of the CAIA Knowledge Series, Wiley donates the books to the scholarship recipients.

The scholarship is open to individuals with an interest in pursuing a career in alternative investment management, with a specific focus on portfolio management. The program will award 10 scholarships each year through 2015.

To be considered for the 100WHF/CAIA Scholarship, applicants must be full members of 100WHF, not be eligible for program reimbursement by their employers, and have one year of professional experience in the alternative investment industry.

The 2012 100WHF/CAIA Scholarship recipients are as follows:

• Karla Canavan, Head of Distribution and Financial Structures, Bunge; Geneva, Switzerland
• Candace Chandra, AQEX LLC; Washington, D.C., USA
• Yuh-Ning Chen, President/Founder, Chenwu Capital Management; Saratoga, CA
• Marvena Edmond, Senior Associate, Advisory Asset Management, Ernst & Young; New York, NY
• Jacqueline Hayot, Chief Operating Officer, Iron Harbor Capital Management; Brooklyn, NY
• Majlinda Kamberi, Research Analyst, Larch Lane Advisors; New York, NY
• Swati Olebe, Student, MIT; New Paltz, NY
• Nimisha Patel, Sr. Research Analyst, Segal Rogers Casey; New York, NY
• Veronica Wong, Director, Moon Capital Management; New York, NY
• Tomoko Yano, Senior Analyst, MCP Asset Management Co., LTD; Hong Kong

(press release)

About 100 Women in Hedge Funds
100 Women in Hedge Funds is a global, practitioner-driven non-profit organization serving over 10,000 alternative investment management investors and professionals through educational, professional leverage and philanthropic initiatives. Formed in 2001, 100 Women in Hedge Funds has hosted more than 250 events globally, connected more than 250 senior women through Peer Advisory Groups and raised close to $20 million for philanthropic causes in the areas of women's health, education and mentoring. For more information about 100 Women in Hedge Funds, please visit Source.

About CAIA Association and CAIA Foundation
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association® is the global benchmark for alternative investment education. It grants the CAIA Charter upon successful completion of two levels of qualifying exams combined with relevant professional experience; sponsors research and publications; connects alternative investments experts around the world; and advocates for the highest standards in professional conduct. The CAIA Association has more than 5,700 members in 80 countries and 15 affiliated chapters. More information can be found at CAIA.org. The CAIA Foundation partners with industry-leading organizations to increase knowledge and talent in the field of alternative investments. The Foundation’s website is Source.

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