Four Aspiring Jewelers Receive MJSA's "Future of Jewelry Making" Scholarships
Sept. 2, 2025—The MJSA Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting career and training initiatives throughout the jewelry industry, has awarded "Future of Jewelry Making" scholarships to four aspiring jewelers. Each of the following students received $2,250 to help them turn their passion for jewelry making and design into rewarding careers.
- Elle Jerge, who is pursuing a B.F.A. in jewelry at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. She is entering her senior year.
- J. Kreis, who will be entering the New Approach School for Jewelers in Arrington, Tennessee, with the intent to ultimately complete the school's Graduate Bench Jeweler program by spring 2026.
- Anastacia Lauren, who is working toward a Jewelry Design and Technology diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Carlsbad, California. She expects to graduate in spring 2026.
- Logan Nye, who is entering his final year at the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology in Paris, Texas. He is pursuing a certificate in Jewelry Technology.
Elle Jerge
Anastacia Lauren
Logan Nye
Since 1997, the MJSA Education Foundation has provided more than $280,000 in support to U.S. students pursuing careers in jewelry making and design. The scholarships are managed by the Rhode Island Community Foundation on behalf of MJSA. To learn more and see profiles of several scholarship winners, go to the MJSA Scholarships page in the Career Connections section of MJSA.org.