The WJA Foundation provides scholarships to female-identifying students enrolled in jewelry or metalsmithing programs at an accredited college, university, or training school between August 1, 2019 and July 31, 2020. Recipients are selected by a jury in early June and are awarded scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,000. Scholarships are awarded in three categories: Designer/Creator (based on images of finished pieces that are designed and created by the student) Designer (based on designs by the student, includes CAD and drawings) Non-Designer (essay-based for those studying to be a gemologist, appraiser, watchmaker, bench jeweler, or retailer) Due to fund regulations, scholarships are paid directly to the school. Recipients must submit their bill(s) to WJA Headquarters, and a check will be send directly to the instution. Female or female-identifying student. Enrolled in a jewelry or metalsmithing program at an accredited college, university, or training school within the United States. Student applicants are NOT required to be members of WJA but are encouraged to join for free.