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NAJA Opens 2025 Scholarship Applications for Aspiring Jewelry Appraisers October 08, 2025 (0 comments)
Rego Park, NY--The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) has opened applications for its 2025 Conference Scholarship, granting one gemological student the opportunity to attend the organization's 65th ACE It Winter Education Conference in Tucson, Arizona, from January 30 to February 1, 2026.
As per an announcement, the scholarship is open to students enrolled in recognized gemological programs such as GIA, FGA, FGAA, FGG, FCGmA, or RGA, whether in residence or through home study. Applicants must submit a completed application, a résumé, a photo, and an essay of 300–500 words explaining their motivation to pursue a career as a gem and jewelry appraiser.
The submission deadline is November 1, 2025, and the winner will be announced on December 1, the announcement added.
The award covers the conference registration fee only; travel and accommodation expenses are the recipient’s responsibility. Current NAJA members are not eligible, and the scholarship is non-transferable. If the selected winner cannot attend, the runner-up will receive the award.
All applications will be reviewed confidentially by NAJA’s Scholarship Advisory Board. The organization also reserves the right to use the winner’s name, photo, and essay excerpts for publicity purposes.
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