WJA Student Scholarship

The Women's Jewelry Association Student Scholarship awards up to $33,000 annually to student scholarships with multiple winners in each category. The WJA-Gabriel Love Foundation Student Scholarship, offered in partnership with Gabriel & Co., provides a $5,000 scholarship to help students achieve professional growth within the fine jewelry industry and in their communities. Consideration is given to students who can articulate a desire to participate in charitable efforts or demonstrate how they will use their jewelry career to improve communities.

Scholarships are awarded in three categories: (1) Designer & Creator Category for students in studio jewelry programs applying with finished pieces they designed and created; (2) Designer Category for students in jewelry design programs applying with designs (CAD or drawings) that are not finished pieces; and (3) Non-Designer Category for those studying to become bench jewelers, gemologists, appraisers, retailers, or watch makers.

Designer & Creator and Designer Category applicants must submit: a short essay explaining their career goals and aspirations in jewelry or watches; three digital images ranked by significance with brief descriptions including materials, size, and significance of each piece; and a completed entry form. Non-Designer Category applicants must submit: an essay of no more than 5000 characters (approximately 1000 words) addressing their program, motivation, qualifications, career goals, and how the jewelry industry will benefit from their scholarship; and a completed entry form. This scholarship is open to women students only. Entry fee: $40.00. Maximum 6 applications allowed per applicant.