Dear Georgia Jeweler,

Georgia Jewelers Association is pleased to announce the offering of our annual John W. Reed Memorial Scholarship and Bill Rosenfeld Memorial Scholarship. We think one of the best benefits of your GJA membership is the opportunity to win one of our scholarships. This year we will offer $500 scholarships that all members (both owners and their employees) may apply for. Furthering one’s education is always valuable, and GJA would like to assist its members in ensuring that our member stores keep advancing their skills and abilities.

The scholarships may be used for GIA, AGS, and other related educational programs within the industry. They may be used for distance and on-site courses and labs. The scholarship committee will meet before the August Atlanta Jewelry Show which will be the weekend of August 25, 2024. We will announce the winners of this year’s scholarship at our Sunday morning board meeting. Please read the Rules and Guidelines carefully and follow all directions on the forms. The only place where the applicant’s name or the store’s name should appear is on Page One of the application. Page Two of the application, the applicant’s letter talking about themselves and why they are applying, and the employer’s letter, should not have any way to identify the store. This is to make the selection process completely fair to all applicants.

Scholarship applicants are not required to attend the convention, but we invite and encourage you to join us in October.

Scholarship winners are limited to one per store per year, and scholarships should be used within the following 12 months. Please see the enclosed application and guidelines and be sure to send your applications to the address listed below by June 1st, 2025. If you have questions or need help, call me at 706-291-8811 or email fgkjewelers@earthlink.net .

Regards,