TJS Awards Six Scholarships for 2026- Students, an Apprentice, and an Emerging Jeweler

“We were delighted by the passionate interest in TJS and the quality of the scholarship applications this year,” says Linus Drogs, Chairman of the Board at TJS. “Given the concerning attrition of skilled workers in our industry, we could not be happier to welcome these talented students and apprentices. We hope that they will gain new skills and make connections that will launch their careers, just as so many of us TJS attendees have over the years.”

The six 2026 TJS Scholarship Awardees are listed in alphabetical order below:

William Lew, Student at Skidmore College Jewelry & Metals program

Camille Richard, Apprentice to Master Jeweler Ronda Coryell

Aaron Taylor, Skeie’s Jewelers, Shop Lead and Jeweler

Kylie Weinzierl, Student at North Bennet Street School

Ron White, Student at North Bennett Street School

Amelia Zavagnin, Student at GIA (Canada)

The scholarships will cover the symposium registration fee, three nights at the venue (the Detroit Marriott Troy hotel May 17^th, 18^th, & 19^th) and meals catered by TJS, as well as a book, a thumb drive of all presentations, and a formal certificate of attendance.

For more information or event details regarding TJS, visit www.thejewelrysymposium.com, or email Jessa Cast or jessa@thejewelrysymposium.com.