The WJA Foundation, Inc. is the philanthropic arm of the Women’s Jewelry Association and a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It has awarded more than $700,000 in grants and scholarships, investing in the next generation of leaders in the jewelry and watch industries.
How We Give
The WJA Foundation provides education, financial support, and leadership development for students and members through grants, scholarships, and internships.
WJA Foundation Grants for 2026 include:
Member Grants
The Carelle Grant (In Honor of Brooke Tivol McGrath)
Since its inception, the WJA Foundation has helped shape the industry's future by funding meaningful opportunities for women to learn, grow, and lead.
Over the past 10 years, the Foundation has awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships and grants to:
Internships for technical education
Students pursuing education in jewelry and watch-related fields
Designers and creatives developing their expertise and technical skills
Professionals looking for financial support to enhance their knowledge and skills
Annual Emerging Leaders Round Table conference
These investments have supported careers, launched businesses, and expanded access to opportunity across the industry.
Support the WJA Foundation
The WJA Foundation accepts charitable gifts from individuals, family foundations, corporations, and partners who share our commitment to advancing women in the jewelry and watch industries.
Your support helps fund scholarships, grants, internships, and educational initiatives that create lasting impact—for individuals and for the industry at large.
All donations to the WJA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax-deductible.
Get Involved
To inquire about:
Creating a new scholarship or contributing to a legacy scholarship or grant
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