The Women’s Jewelry Association has announced its scholarship program for 2006. The national organization is committed to encouraging talented female students and helping their studies in fine jewelry and watch design. To this end, WJA is offering scholarships in varying amounts, starting at $500. 

Candidates must be female students enrolled in fine jewelry and watch design courses in the United States.

To enroll, a candidate must submit the following (all exactly as described on the Application form):

* WJA Scholarship Application form
* A short essay
* Three slides of recent work, ranked
* Two written references
* A self addressed protective envelope with correct postage for return of slides

The application deadline is May 1. Applications can be downloaded from the WJA Web site at http://www.womensjewelry.org/

The Application package should be sent to:

Women’s Jewelry Association, Inc.
Scholarship Committee
19 Mantua Road
Mt. Royal, NJ 08061

For more information, go to the WJA Web site or call 854-423-3156.

JCK