Member Grants

The 2010 Member Grant Application deadline was February 28, 2010.

Read on to see the 2009 recipients...

The Women’s Jewelry Association 2009 Member Grant recipients have been chosen! A total of $14,000 has been awarded to 28 members across the country. See the 2009 recipients.

Continuing education is an important aspect of empowering members to reach their highest goals in the international jewelry, watch and related industries.  WJA recognizes the importance of professional education for those already in the industry – YOU.

You may qualify for one of a limited number of grants with a value of up to $500.  Grants can be applied to classes and/or materials that include industry related studies, as well as financial, business, marketing and other courses that contribute to making us better employees, managers, and business owners in this industry.

This is a wonderful opportunity for any member who is a current, paid-in-full Active WJA member.  You are encouraged to take advantage of this member benefit that is made available by generou contributions from sponsors and WJA chapters around the country.

Scholarships

To empower both its female members and students in the jewelry, watch and related industries, the Women's Jewelry Association offers two types of educational financial aid, student scholarship and member grants. For scholarship information, please click here.

Money for the member grant and scholarship programs is raised from the proceeds of a silent auction held during the WJA's Awards for Excellence celebration as well as from generous contributions from companies and individuals who support WJA's mission. Several chapters around the country add to the member grant fund as a result of their own local fundraising efforts so that more of their members can benefit from an educational grant.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2007-2008 Member Grants! Click here to view the list of recipients.

For more information about the program or to become a sponsor call 856-423-3156. Your inquiry will be directed to Sue Seider, Chair, Member Grant Committee.