Five scholarships were awarded to two designers, two apprentices, and one professional, sponsored by C&J Jewelry, Dougherty Charitable Fund, Mano Acero Jewelry, Stuller, and TechForm.
Scholarship valued at $7,500 aims to address growing industry demand for skilled bench jewelers.
Deadline on May 15.
Campus will increase capacity and benefits of higher education.
The scholarship has been five years in the making, since Dick Greenwood, owner of A. F. Greenwood & Co., a wholesale gemstone business, died.
Event organizers are also now accepting scholarship applications.
The scholarship in Tate's honor seeks to support minority high school graduates who aspire to work in the fine jewelry industry.
The MJSA Education Foundation awarded $3,000 scholarships to three students intent on pursuing careers in jewelry making and design.
Discover the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship by June 12, 2024, for up to $5,000 in tuition support.
The scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in GIA's gemology program.
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