Scholarships

The Lonia Tate Scholarship, sponsored by Ben Bridge Jeweler, is awarded in memory of Lonia Tate, Registered Jeweler, and long-term associate at Ben Bridge Jeweler. Lonia was passionate about the jewelry industry, was heavily involved in community service, and served as the first Black President of the Seattle Chapter of Executive Women International. In her honor, we offer this scholarship for the GIA Graduate Gemology Program (distance learning only). This scholarship includes an internship* with Ben Bridge Jeweler following the completion of the gemological program. This scholarship and internship is for a minority candidate who intends to have a career in the fine jewelry industry.

* Internship eligibility is based on Ben Bridge associate pre-employment process.

Name*
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Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
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Gender : How do you identify?*
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Proof of high school diploma
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11. Why would you like to pursue a GIA Graduate Gemologist Diploma?
12. What career do you envision after completing the Graduate Gemologist Program?
Why you are the best candidate?
Describe how your community service has had an impact?
The information on this application is true and correct.*
The information on this application is true and correct.
I agree to complete the GIA Graduate Gemologist course.*
I agree to complete the GIA Graduate Gemologist course.
I give my permission for the information in my scholarship application to be shared with the individuals associated with Black in Jewelry Coalition and Ben Bridge Jeweler.*
I give my permission for the information in my scholarship application to be shared with the individuals associated with Black in Jewelry Coalition and Ben Bridge Jeweler.
I release to Black in Jewelry Coalition and Ben Bridge Jeweler the right to use my name and other information contained in this application for Foundation publications, reports and/or press releases.*
I release to Black in Jewelry Coalition and Ben Bridge Jeweler the right to use my name and other information contained in this application for Foundation publications, reports and/or press releases.

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