Scholarships

For the 2025 Jewelry Symposium, scholarships are available
for aspiring jewelry industry applicants


Generously sponsored by TJS and our industry supporters

C&J Jewelry, TechForm Casting, Mano Acero, Dougherty Charitable Fund


The deadline for submissions is January 3, 2025.
Download the application form via the gold button below.


Applicants may include students, interns, apprentices, or those
who are early in their career in any field of the jewelry industry.


Each scholarship includes:

- the Symposium registration fee

- three nights' stay at the Detroit Marriott Troy hotel, May 17, 18 & 19

- meals catered by TJS, a book, a flash drive, and a certificate of attendance


Note: Awardees are responsible for their own travel arrangements and expenses.


Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Please email your completed application along with your resumé
and a letter of recommendation from your teacher, employer or mentor.




Download Application for 2026

2025 scholarship recipients

Generously sponsored by TJS supporters

C&J Jewelry, Dougherty Charitable Fund, Mano Acero Jewelry, Stuller, and TechForm Advanced Casting

the five scholarships were awarded to

Alexa Edwards – David Fairclough Fine Jewelers, GIA student

Christopher Liu  – student at Kent State, Saul Bell Design Award winner 2019

Lucas Shoffner – apprentice at Studio D Jewelers, blacksmith-turned-goldsmith

Tivonya Stephenson – T&L Fine Jewelry LLC

Alan Worley - Parlé Gems, caster


“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity to attend TJS 2025. Jewelry has been a passion of mine for years, and I can’t wait to learn from industry experts and connect with others who share that same enthusiasm. This symposium is an invaluable chance to gain new insights, explore different techniques, and take the next step in my journey in the field. I’m excited to be part of such an inspiring community!”

 

-Alexa Edwards

 David Fairclough Fine Jewelers


2024 scholarship recipients

Generously sponsored by TJS supporters

C&J Jewelry, Mano Acero Jewelry, and TechForm Advanced Casting

the four inaugural scholarships were awarded to

Kat Gozy – Jewelry Design student at the North Bennett Street School

Jackie Langevin – Client Services Repair Coordinator at Springers Jewelers, Bath, Maine

Xiaoya Ma – Jewelry Design student at Fashion Institute of Technology

Marilena Marchetti – Senior Jewelry Design student at Fashion Institute of Technology


"I am so grateful for the existence of The Jewelry Symposium, and for their acumen and far-thinking regarding the creation of scholarships to attend this prestigious event. There are never adequate words to describe how great the impact is for students new to jewelry studies, to be able to see, absorb and actually converse with the "greats" and the "greats-to-be" of the jewelry industry on a one-to-one basis. It's events like these that leave lasting impressions – and, in many cases, can significantly alter a person's perspective – in the way in which one can view jewelry. 
The greatness of the Jewelry Symposium lies in the participants' commitment to the sharing of ideas, technologies and other exciting developments in the jewelry community - there are very few events that allow students the ability to immerse themselves in their chosen profession without the distractions of daily life - to be able to concentrate all their energies in a supportive, artistic environment provided by The Jewelry Symposium can be truly life-changing."

 

-Michael Coan

Professor of Jewelry Design

Fashion Institute of Technology