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NAJA Offers Scholarship for Gemology Students

The deadline for submission is Nov. 1.

Published

5 years ago

September 16, 2019

INSTORE Staff

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) announces that it will award an ACE It Appraisal Conference Scholarship to a deserving gemology student. NAJA invites GIA, FGA, FGAA, FGG, FCGmA amd RGA students to apply for the scholarship for the 53rd Annual ACE It Winter Educational Conference scheduled for Feb. 2-3 in Tucson AZ.

This opportunity gives the gemology student a first-hand experience of networking with appraisal professionals by attending the highly regarded NAJA educational experience during a time when Tucson devotes itself to gems, jewelry and minerals. The scholarship, which covers the conference fee only, requires a resume, photo and an essay explaining the reason why the gemology student would choose to become a gems and jewelry appraiser. NAJA believes that becoming a gems and jewelry professional appraiser is a viable career option for gemological students.

Applications can be obtained at http://najaappraisers.com/ScholarshipApp2019.pdf. The deadline for submission is Nov. 1 and the final selection by the NAJA Scholarship Advisory Board will be announced Dec. 1.

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