JA Scholarship Program
JA members onlyAny employee of a JA member company can apply for JA's scholarship program from the following institutions: American Gem Society (AGS), Diamond Council of America (DCA), Gemological Institute of America (GIA), JA Bench Professional Certification (JA) and National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Scholarships are awarded on the availability of funds through the application deadline
- Employees of JA Member companies must be at least 18 years of age
- Applicants must have at least one year’s experience working at a JA member store and are not already be enrolled in another home study course from any of the educational providers
Jewelers of America members can apply for scholarships here.
Learn more about becoming a JA Member here.
The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship
Seymour and Evelyn Holtzman (CD Peacock) in partnership with Jewelers of AmericaThe Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship aims to bring new talent into the the bench jeweler profession by providing tuition help to students enrolled in an accredited bench jeweler or metalsmith education program. Seymour and Evelyn Holtzman in partnership with Jewelers of America is offering bench scholarships, primarily aimed to support low-income students, with the goal of attracting new talent and strengthening the industry’s talent pool in bench jewelry.
The 2025 Scholarship will open in the spring.
Other Industry Scholarships
Jewelers of America is not affiliated with any of the below scholarship programs.| American Gem Society (AGS) | AGS Way Scholarships |
| American Gem Society (AGS) | The Women in Leadership Scholarship |
| Gemological Institute of America (GIA) | Merit and Needs-Based Scholarships |
| Kill NYC | Scholarship for the Jewelry Arts |
| Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) | MJSA Scholarship |
| The Clear Cut | The Clear Cut Scholarship |
| Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) | Grants and Scholarships |
