Georgia Jewelers Association
2024 Scholarship Application
JOHN W. REED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
BILL ROSENFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
January 10, 2024
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 ones education is always valuable and GJA would like to assist its members in insuring 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 onsite courses and labs. The scholarship committee will meet before the GJA Convention which will be the weekend of April 19-21, 2024. We will announce the winners of this year’s scholarship at our Sunday luncheon during the convention.
Another great way to gain education is during the convention. We will host industry expert speakers on Saturday and Sunday morning. This is a great way to keep informed and refreshed on selling and sales techniques, gemology and jewelry manufacturing and security for you, your store and your employees. Attendance at these seminars is included in your convention registration fee.
Scholarship applicants are not required to be in attendance at the annual convention but we invite and encourage you to join us in April. 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 get your applications in to the address listed below by March 1, 2024. If you have questions or need help call me at 706-291-8811 or email fgkjewelers@earthlink.net .
Regards,
Jan Fergerson, Scholarship Chair Ford, Gittings & Kane 312 Broad St., Rome, GA 30161
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GJA Scholarship Application 2024 (No online submissions)