The 24 Karat Club Southeastern United States (SEUS) is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for multiple scholarships. Individuals holding residence in the following states are eligible and encouraged to apply: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV. The deadline for application submission is October 31, 2013. Scholarship winners will be notified no later than November 30, 2013. Additionally, winners will be recognized at a special event to be held in conjunction with the SJTA Atlanta Jewelry Show in March 2014.
Scholarships will be awarded to deserving individuals based on criteria outlined in the Scholarship Application. Available scholarships are:

  • The Robert Foreman Memorial Scholarship ? a $2000.00 award to be used for jewelry education and training
  • The Sterling Reputation Scholarship Program ? One or more scholarships distributed from a $2500.00 fund to be used for jewelry industry education and training. This scholarship program is made available through a generous gift from Sterling Reputation, a leading manufacturer of fashion-forward, high quality sterling silver jewelry based in Sunrise, FL.
  • Diamond Council of America (DCA) Scholarships ? Three scholarships covering the cost of any course from DCA. Made available through a generous gift from the DCA, the DCA is one of the jewelry industry’s leading accredited schools and offers professional certifications in diamonds, colored gemstones and jewelry sales through distance education.

Scholarship applications are available from any 24 Karat Club SEUS member or by contacting David Peters at dave_peters@sbcglobal.net. A list of members can be found at www.richarda65.sg-host.com.

About the 24 Karat Club SEUS

24K-logo.gifThe 24 Karat Club SEUS is a prestigious organization of industry professionals representing leading members from the jewelry supplier sector. Members are considered and recognized because of their industry accomplishments, personal and civic contributions and their commitment to the betterment of the jewelry industry. For more information about the 24 Karat Club SEUS please visit www.The24KaratClub.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scholarship Program Contact: David Peters, dave_peters@sbcglobal.net