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Scholarships

The NYSJA and JA are proud to offer two annual scholarships to all registered members: The NYSJA Scholarship and Jewelers of America Scholarship.

Meet the 2008 NYSJA Scholarship Recipients

Jaclyn Costanzo, Castiglione Jewelers, Gloversville, NY – GIA

Jackie graduated with honors in 2007 from SUNY Geneseo.  A Studio Art Major, she focused her studies on Jewelry and Metal Design and was fortunate to begin working at Castiglione Jewelers located in Gloversville, NY, shortly after completing her bachelors.  She plans on pursuing a career as a Certified Gemologist/Appraiser while continuing with her love of design.


Heather Fritz-Bauer, Mills Jewelers, Lockport, NY – GIA

Heather Fritz-Bauer, born in 1980, has been involved with jewelry since birth.  She earned her Bachelors degree in Business at Elmira College in 2002.  Since then, she has pursued her career in her Father’s Store, Mills Jewelers, in Lockport, NY.  She plans to earn her Graduate Gemologist Degree through the Gemological Institute of America

Andrew Castiglione, Castiglione Jewelers, Gloversville, NY – GIA

Kelly Middleton, Kristin Hanson Fine Jewelry, Brooklyn, NY – FIT

Kevin Omelia, Romanation Jewelers, Troy, NY – American Watchmakers Clockmakers Institute

The NYSJA Scholarship

The New York State Jewelers Association is pleased to announce its new Scholarship program for 2008. The NYSJA is committed to further the careers of aspiring jewelry students. In order to support this commitment, the NYSJA is offering several scholarships in the amount of $2500 each that are available to NYSJA members and their employees.

Candidates must be students enrolled in fine jewelry and watch design courses in the USA and must be able to submit; PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. OR, if the candidate wishes to use funds for an impending course, proof of registration must be submitted.

To be considered, all eligible candidates must submit all of the following application materials:

  • The NYSJA Scholarship Application Form
  • A one page 750 word essay explaining:

    • why you wish to pursue a career in jewelry or watches
    • how this scholarship will affect you, and
    • your goals/aspirations for the future
  • Two written references from employers or teachers

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

The Jewelers of America Scholarship

Jewelers of America offers scholarships and funding for the JA Bench Jeweler Certification program and for educational courses from other leading industry organizations. Both JA members and employees may apply for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Diamond Council of America (DCA), Jewelers Education Foundation (JEF) and the Gemological Association of Great Britain (GEM-A) scholarships.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have at least one year’s experience in a JA member store or two years’ experience in the jewelry industry. Please note: we disallow scholarships for courses or programs in which you were previously, or are currently, enrolled. Applicants should complete their course or program within its allotted time.

For more information, please contact Jewelers of America at 800.223.0673. If you have questions about individual affiliate annual educational funding distribution, please contact the affiliate responsible.

You can download the Scholarship packet here.

Scholarships from the NYSJA