2022 Spring Scholarship Applications by RJO inc

RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Saturday, January 08, 2022 10:36:20 AM Saturday, January 08, 2022 3:58:01 PM 05:21:41 75.98.191.2

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Cassidy Elsie

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Cassidy Danielle Elsie

Q3 Store/Company Name Sturhahn Jewelers

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Sarah Stegeman, Jeff Sturhahn

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 2801 Broadway Suite 300 Quincy, IL 62301

Q6 Business Phone 2172230027

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

Q7 Email elsiecassie0@gmail.com

Q8 Birth Date 07/14/1998

Q9 Current Position Sales Associate

Q10 Date of Hire August 2020

Q11 Date of High School Completion May 2016

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Palmyra High School

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Career/Trade School

Highest level of education completed Q14

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Highest Degree Earned Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed GIA, Applied Jewelry Professional

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Diamonds and Diamond Grading

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date Next Enrollment

Q19 Total Cost of Course $1,671

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. In my time in the Jewelry business, I have found a love for jewelry, and helping customers make their dreams come true, and their vision come to life. Pursuing my dreams and becoming more educated allows me to do so much more for people that I could never do before. I would like to create custom designs, grade diamonds, and identify stones. Eventually, I would like to do appraisals

Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. My son was diagnosed with CDH at 16 weeks gestation, and I now help foundations that help families with this same diagnosis. I help guide families in our area, and help them with whatever they may need. We also raise money each year with an event that is planned to give to the Children's hospital to help with CDH research

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? As a single mom of 2, receiving this scholarship would greatly reduce the financial burden of my family, and give me a peace of mind. Most of all it would allow me to continue to pursue my dreams!

Q23 AUTHORIZATION: By typing my name in the box I have read and understand all requirements for consideration of scholarship and hereby certify the information given in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand falsification of the application and/or supporting documents will be grounds for immediate refusal. Please email your letter of recommendation, required for consideration, to connie@rjomembers.com. Cassidy Elsie

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01/08/2022

RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Tuesday, February 01, 2022 11:38:47 AM Tuesday, February 01, 2022 2:26:51 PM 02:48:03 69.68.95.132

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Mia Jernigan

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Mia N Jernigan

Q3 Store/Company Name Vaughan's Jewelry

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Valerie Goodwin

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 311 S. Broad St Edenton NC 27932

Q6 Business Phone 2524823525

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q7 Email miaj1020@gmail.com

Q8 Birth Date 08/04/2001

Q9 Current Position Salesperson

Q10 Date of Hire 7/1/2020

Q11 Date of High School Completion 6/2019

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Pasquotank County Highschool Elizabeth City NC

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Other (please specify):

Highest level of education completed

I have completed some of an Associates degree but did not finish

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Highest Degree Earned Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed I have took and passed the Diamond Essentials Class

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Diamonds and Diamond Grading

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date 4/5/2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course $1,830

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. My short-term goal in my career as a jewelry salesperson is to complete all of my courses for the graduate gemologist program. I would also in that time frame would like to become a better salesperson for my store. My long-term goal as a person in the jewelry business would be to own my own jewelry store. I hope to be able to one day buy the store I currently work at.

Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. As a organization we are part of the chamber as well as destination downtown. In those groups we participate in holiday events as well as the events they host as a historic town. I play recreational softball for a team in my hometown as well.

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? With this scholarship I would be able to continue my education down the path of a graduate gemologist. As an independent young female making my own path in life my financial situation has put a stop to me being able to pursue my passion.

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02/01/2022

RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Tuesday, February 01, 2022 12:16:58 PM Tuesday, February 01, 2022 2:36:05 PM 02:19:06 68.117.123.36

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Emily Wulf

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Emily E Wulf

Q3 Store/Company Name Wickersham Jewelry

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Jeff Wickersham, Deb Wickersham, Rob Wickersham

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 1419 Lincoln St Rhinelander WI 54501

Q6 Business Phone 715-362-2822

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

Q7 Email emilyw@wickershamjewelry

Q8 Birth Date 05-30-1999

Q9 Current Position Sales Associate

Q10 Date of Hire 06-26-2018

Q11 Date of High School Completion 06-11-2017

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Rhinelander High School

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High School

Highest level of education completed Q14

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Highest Degree Earned Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed DCA Diamond Course, DCA Colored stone course, GIA Diamond essentials, GIA Colored stone essentials

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Diamonds and Diamond Grading

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date Asap

Q19 Total Cost of Course 1,671.00

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. Something I absolutely love about the jewelry industry is: There is always something new to learn! No matter how long or how little you have been in the industry, I am learning something new everyday! In the future I would like to continue my education as much as possible and keep growing!

Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. I do respite care for my youngest brother Mason. He struggles with Autism and I take him once a week, for learning activity's or just going to the park! I think this is very important, as sometimes he needs to work on his social skills in the community and some one on one time with someone he can trust. It also helps me see what kids with disability's have to deal with on a daily bases.

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? Having a Scholarship for the GIA Diamond grading course would be a huge deal for me! This course is a lot more expensive and in depth than any other courses I have taken in the past. Having this scholarship would help further my education in a more timely manner. Without it, I would have to wait a few years to do so.

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02/01/2022

RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Friday, February 11, 2022 2:46:33 PM Friday, February 11, 2022 3:50:40 PM 01:04:07 173.217.255.58

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Megan Jones

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Megan Elise Jones

Q3 Store/Company Name Bijoux Sulphur's Fine Jeweler

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Annette St. Romain

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 1705 Maplewood Dr. Sulphur LA, 70663

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

Q6 Business Phone 337-625-9971

Q7 Email megan@bijouxfinejewelers.com

Q8 Birth Date 02/25/1987

Q9 Current Position Sales and Custom Design

Q10 Date of Hire 02/07/2019

Q11 Date of High School Completion 05/21/2005

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Merryville High School

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High School

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed

Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Graduate Diamond Program

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date Fall 2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course 1671.00

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. I am currently a custom design and sales consultant at local retail jewelry store, in which I someday aspire to own. This program will benefit my current and lasting career.

Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. I volunteer as a Youth and Music Leader at my church. In, High School I was involved in many activities including cheerleading, band, dance line, beta, science, and drama club. All of these activities typically included many community services excursions like planting flowers at the local nursing home and traveling to Mexico to donate Christmas Gifts to an orphanage. I find these experiences have molded me into a well-rounded individual.

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? Financially, this scholarship would alleviate a heavy burden. I am a soon to be single mother, working two jobs to make ends meet. This scholarship would allow me to be able to focus more closely on my future career in the jewelry industry and become a successful retail owner.

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02/11/2022

RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Friday, February 18, 2022 10:29:04 AM Friday, March 04, 2022 1:11:24 PM Over a week 148.170.119.77

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Missy Key

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Melissa D Key

Q3 Store/Company Name E.B. Gray

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Leon Harris

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 108 W. Court Square Livingston Tn 38570

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

Q6 Business Phone 931-823-5151

Q7 Email k.key36@yahoo.com

Q8 Birth Date 03/20/1976

Q9 Current Position Sales Rep

Q10 Date of Hire 02-22-2022

Q11 Date of High School Completion 1994

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Livingston Academy - Livingston, Tn

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Highest level of education completed

Career/Trade School

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Other (please specify):

Highest Degree Earned

Master Barber/Stylist

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed Mister Wayne's Barber School

Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Jewelry Essentials

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date Spring 2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course $250.00

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. To grow in industry knowledge to better my performance for management and co-workers as well as to develop accurate communication with customers.

Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. As Covid restrictions have limited many activities, I am blessed to have weekly opportunities to visit my grandmother and other residence in our local nursing facility. Also, I have a granddaughter who I enjoy spending every moment of free time that I have with and teach K-2nd grade children in our church programs.

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? Without this scholarship, I would not financially be able to take this course.

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03/04/2022

RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Monday, March 14, 2022 11:20:01 AM Monday, March 14, 2022 1:51:15 PM 02:31:14 96.70.17.214

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Annie Bryant

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Jayne A Bryant

Q3 Store/Company Name Wirt's Jewelers

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Kelli Mayfield

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 6911 JFK Blvd North Little Rock, AR 72216

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

Q6 Business Phone 15018358659

Q7 Email annie@wirtsjewelers.com

Q8 Birth Date 05/23/1996

Q9 Current Position Jeweler

Q10 Date of Hire 7/30/2020

Q11 Date of High School Completion 05/18/2014

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Fayetteville Highschool/Fayetteville/AR

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High School

Highest level of education completed Q14

Associate's

Highest Degree Earned

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed New Approach- Bench Comprehensive GIA- Applied Jewelry Professional

Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Stone Setting Comprehensive

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) New Approach School for Jewelers

Q18 Enrollment Date June 13th 2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course 1443.78

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. Goals are crucial to me in everyday life and my career. My current short-term goals in my career are mainly based around torch control. I am working towards being able to re-tip prongs and set larger stones. Achieving these goals will help me to reach my longterm goals. My long-term goals is to complete a piece of jewelry from start to finish. I want to be able to take a wax mold to metal then the metal to the final piece with all fine details completed by me.

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. Outside of working in the jewelry industry I own a farm at home. Any time I am not on the bench I am cleaning stalls, bottle feeding babies, upkeep of vaccines, moving fence and so much more. My family has had a farm since I was born. This is not the kind of farm where we raise animals for food, the 17 goats, 7 chickens, 7 pigs, 4 cows, 3 dogs 2 donkeys, and 2 mini ponies are strictly part of our pet farm. The importance of working on the farm are the virtues I have gained. Working with animals that do not technically speak the same language as I do require completes patience and understanding of the animal. I have learned a different kind of love while helping a goat give birth as well as excitement. Having a pet farm rather than a “farm is food” farm I have learned how to take care of something even if there is not benefit for my side and that is what I find most important.

Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? If I am awarded this scholarship, my career path will be impacted in many ways. I will have the confidence of those that awarded this scholarship. I will also have more confidence in myself to reach my goals. Knowing that someone believes in me enough to select me over all the other worthy candidates will help empower me to do the best I can. Success is crucial in my dream to be a standalone bench jeweler. Ambition is important too but having the means to pursue my dream is essential. A more finically privileged person may not comprehend the help of scholarships and financial awards to secure educational success, but I do. I have always had to take care of any education cost on my own. Being awarded this scholarship will give me the push that my career needs to meet my long term goals

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03/14/2022

RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Monday, March 28, 2022 2:26:32 PM Monday, March 28, 2022 2:36:13 PM 00:09:41 67.6.203.225

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Lexie Warren

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Lexie M. Warren

Q3 Store/Company Name Krekeler Jewelers, Inc.

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Mark Darter

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 2938 Highway K O'Fallon, MO. 63368

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

Q6 Business Phone 636-978-7870

Q7 Email violetatkrekeler@gmail.com

Q8 Birth Date 06-19-02

Q9 Current Position Bench Jeweler

Q10 Date of Hire 10-5-20

Q11 Date of High School Completion 12-2019

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Washington High School - Washington, MIssouri

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed New Approach - Comprehensive bench jeweler

Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Stone Setting Comprehensive

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) New Approach

Q18 Enrollment Date 6-13-22

Q19 Total Cost of Course $1443.78

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. To further my knowledge at the bench and eventually take on larger , more complicated projects including custom design

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? Would definitely help with my current financials to have this scholarship

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03/28/2022

Connie,

My name is Mark Darter and I am the Vice President at Krekeler Jewelers, Inc. in O’Fallon, MO. One of my employees, Lexie Warren has applied for a scholarship through the RJO Foundation for which we are a 100 club member. Lexie is a very bright young lady who is excelling at the bench. In just about a year and a half she has become a very important part of my shop and store team. She is already performing at a high level with chain repair and ring sizing, is currently learning prong and channel rebuilds, and she has been integral in our social media and website development as well. She will be attending New Approach School for the second time this summer in order to take the Stone Setting Comprehensive course to further her importance to our business. We would love to see her be able to take advantage of some scholarship money to help with the cost of this.

Sincerely, Mark J. Darter Vice President Krekeler Jewelers, Inc.

RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Paige Curtis

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Paige L Curtis

Q3 Store/Company Name Wickersham Jewelry

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Jeff Wickersham

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 10209 Market St Rothschild, WI 54474

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

Q6 Business Phone 7153555987

Q7 Email paigec@wickershamjewelry.com

Q8 Birth Date 07/03/1987

Q9 Current Position General Manager

Q10 Date of Hire 11/14/2018

Q11 Date of High School Completion June 2005

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Waupaca High School, Waupaca, WI

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed Diamond training, GIA diamond grading lab, GIA gem identification lab, GIA diamond essentials, GIA colored stone essentials

Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name GIA Gem Identification

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date 01-10-2023

Q19 Total Cost of Course 2045.00

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. Short term I would like to be able to enhance our business by becoming a GG through GIA and share the knowledge I obtain with our staff so we can better service our customers and community, as well as become more diverse employee for the organization. Long term I am looking to enhance my skills and knowledge in order to run a family business that has been successful for over 60 years and continue to create the best experiences for our customers and a knowledgeable environment for our employees. I believe continued education and continuous learning is a cornerstone to continued success in this organization.

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Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. I am a member of the DC Everest Optimist Club. Optimist club creates fundraisers throughout the year to award scholarships to students and youth in the local community. I believe these experiences are very important to show care and community involvement. I also think it is important to give back to the community since the community and people within it are the reason we maintain a successful business. It is also important for the future generations to see others participating in community activities and see how they can benefit and help others.

Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? Financially, a scholarship for the gem identification class would expedite the timeframe in which I am able to complete my gemologist graduate program and therefore bring forth the timeframe in which I can better service our jewelry stores and organization as a whole.

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03/29/2022

Letter of Recommendation Paige Curtis

To members of the RJO Scholarship Board, It is with great enthusiasm and con dence that I recommend Paige Curtis, General Manager of Wickersham Jewelry for any available RJO funded scholarships. Paige has demonstrated on multiple levels and occasions her commitment to our industry, her organization and the people within that organization. Ms. Curtis continually seeks out new learning opportunities to assist her in becoming the best jewelry professional she can be. Her drive for continuous improvement includes her attention to learning more about all of the jewelry products and services that the industry has to offer. Her active engagement in training her entire staff and participating in multiple levels of self education and those provided to her by her company and RJO. Rewarding Ms. Curtis with a scholarship will not only help to fuel her own educations, but it will help to ensure the ongoing mentorship of those associates who report to her at Wickersham Jewelry.

Respectfully,

Nick Nick Failla President, Collected Concepts (586) 354-3600

Collected Concepts I (586) 354-3600 | collectedconcepts.com

RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Thursday, March 31, 2022 10:03:08 AM Thursday, March 31, 2022 10:34:43 AM 00:31:35 73.91.210.10

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Katelyn Yates

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Katelyn Dawn Yates

Q3 Store/Company Name Hill's In-House Jewelers

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Cortney and Jeff Hill

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 1104 Sawmill Road Laurel, MS 39440

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Q6 Business Phone 6016497735

Q7 Email katelyn@hillsinhousejewelers.com

Q8 Birth Date 12/28/2000

Q9 Current Position Certified Sales Professional

Q10 Date of Hire 3/26/2020

Q11 Date of High School Completion 5/19/2019

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Northeast Jones Highschool, Laurel, MS

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed I have taken my Jewelers of America Certifications test. I have also completed the "Jewelry Essentials" course and am currently enrolled in the "Diamond Essentials" and "Colored Stone Essentials" courses through GIA.

Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Colored Stones

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date July 5th, 2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course 1650.00

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. Short-term, I would love to gain the position of store manager at the store I am currently employed at, Hill's In-House Jewelers. Longterm, I want to own a jewelry store and wedding venue in my hometown. I love this industry and feel very passionate about staying in this industry as long as I can.

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RJO Foundation Scholarship Application (Spring 2022)

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Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. In the past, I have participated in "Future Leaders of Jones County", which is a program that teaches leadership and teamwork building skills to young adults. In this program, I had the opportunity to meet with our mayor, governor and other business owners. In the future, I hope to join "Leadership Jones County" to continue to build leadership skills and establish relationships with business owners in our town.

Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? If I were to receive this scholarship, I would have the opportunity to finish up my GIA courses and receive my Graduate Gemologist diploma. This diploma would help me move forward in the industry, not only in the store I am currently employed in. I believe this scholarship would not only open up the opportunity for me to receive my Graduate Gemologist diploma but to also take sales trainings and attend seminars without having to stress financially.

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March 29, 2022 To Whom It May Concern, This letter is a strong recommendation for Katelyn Yates, who is applying for the RJO Foundation Scholarship Program. I have been Katelyn’s manager for two years while she has trained and worked as a Sales Associate at my store, Hill’s In-House Jewelers. I believe that she deserves this scholarship as it will help her pursue her dream of obtaining her GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma. When Katelyn first began working for me, I had just returned from one of the GIA Lab Classes. She was instantly fascinated with learning more about what GIA had to offer her in the future. Since that time in March 2020, she has been working towards beginning her courses and has finally reached the courage to begin. Katelyn is one of the most brilliant sales associates in our organization. Recently, we have discussed her training for our open management position. Katelyn has drive and takes initiative in everything she does for Hill’s. She always gives 100% of her attention and devotes herself to her work. Katelyn is already a tremendous asset for the jewelry industry on a local platform as she already has a strong passion and dedication for the industry. I believe that if she has a higher degree she will be able to excel in the industry and truly be an asset to anyone she meets. As a hardworking individual, Katelyn does not shy away from a challenge. She has the determination to learn and do anything she puts her mind towards. Katelyn is the type of employee that you brag about to other business owners and wish you could clone. To sum it up, I believe Katelyn is a deserving candidate for the RJO Foundation Scholarship Program - it will be money well-spent and only great things will come from it. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information regarding Katelyn’s suitability for the program. Sincerely, Cortney D. Hill Owner Hill’s In-House Jewelers 1104 Sawmill Road Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 649-7735 cortney@hillsinhousejewelers.com

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Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Garrett Wilkes

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Garrett L Wilkes

Q3 Store/Company Name Reigning Jewels Fine Jewelry

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Jackie & Traci Wilkes

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 909 E. Tyler St, Ste. 111 Athens, Tx 75751

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Q6 Business Phone 903-904-5048

Q7 Email garrett.wilkes87@gmail.com

Q8 Birth Date Sep 3, 1987

Q9 Current Position Bench Jeweler

Q10 Date of Hire Jan 23, 2018

Q11 Date of High School Completion May 2006

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Robert E. Lee High School, Midland Tx

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Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed Colored Stone Essentials, Diamond Essentials, Jewelry Essentials, AJP, Beginner Sales Advance Sales, Bench Comprehensive, Basic Stone Setters, Advance Jewelry Training Solution (Online)

Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Colored stone

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date 4/5/2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course $1850.00

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. My short term goal is to receive my graduate gemologist diploma, my long term goal is to take ownership of my family store.

Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. I am a member of Kiwanis and this is important because they do so much for the community and give back to the the community.

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Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? It would take some of the financial hardship off our small family owned business and help me bring an accreditation to the store that no one else has around us.

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Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Jennifer Michelle Owens

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Jennifer M Owens

Q3 Store/Company Name Cornerstone Fine Jewelry

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Luisa Smith

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 2821 South Glenstone Ave Springfield MO 65804

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Q6 Business Phone 417-881-0667

Q7 Email mowens_301@hotmail.com

Q8 Birth Date 12/24/1978

Q9 Current Position Bench Jeweler

Q10 Date of Hire 4/24/2006

Q11 Date of High School Completion 1997

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Jonesboro High School, Jonesboro AR

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Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed Gem City College Jewelry manufacturing & repair Hand Engraving

Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Advanced Jewelry Engraving on Rings

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GRS

Q18 Enrollment Date 7/18 thru 7/22/2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course 1750.00

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. I’m always looking for ways to improve my hand engraving. I want to not only do the hand engraving for my store but I want to start offering engraving wholesale to other jewelers.

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Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. Our store does several charity events throughout the year and I participate in all of them. We concentrate on womens issues, like domestics violence and gender specific cancers. I think it is important to work with local centers and helping the people in our community.

Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? I’m hoping for a very beneficial impact! I love engraving and I think it’s not something every jewelry store can offer.

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Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Clint McCoy

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Clint A McCoy

Q3 Store/Company Name Tidwell Jewelers of Greenwood

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Henry Herron

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 702 Montague Avenue

Q6 Business Phone 18642233140

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Q7 Email clint@tidwellsofgreenwood.com

Q8 Birth Date 06-29-1998

Q9 Current Position Assistant Manager

Q10 Date of Hire December 2016

Q11 Date of High School Completion May 2016

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) W. Wyman King Academy

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Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Jewelry Essentials

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date Spring 2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course $250

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. My short-term goals in the jewelry industry are to begin taking classes through GIA to further my education in this field. I have been working in the jewelry industry now for 6 years, so I have a lot of first-hand experience and knowledge, however I think the more formal education I can attain the better off I will be. My long-term goals are to advance farther in my career both financially, and in the amount of education I can use to help my coworkers and my customers.

Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. Outside of work, I help out on my family's cattle farm throughout the entire year and in our family's garden in the summer and autumn. Both of these activities have taught me the importance of trying to complete difficult tasks in order to benefit from the results of hard work.

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Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? From a financial standpoint, this scholarship would be very helpful in alleviating some of the cost of completing these courses and would help improve the chances of being able to advance farther in my education.

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04/15/2022

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Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Brycen Boucher

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Brycen J Boucher

Q3 Store/Company Name Boucher Jewelers

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Jeff Boucher

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 4965 River RD N., Keizer Or 97303

Q6 Business Phone 503-393-0701

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Q7 Email Diamonds@BoucherJewelers.com

Q8 Birth Date 01/07/1999

Q9 Current Position Sales

Q10 Date of Hire 06/15/2019

Q11 Date of High School Completion June 2017

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Mc Nary High School, Keizer Oregon

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Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name introduction to Jewelry Manufacturing

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) Portland Jewelry Academy

Q18 Enrollment Date August 1, 2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course 10,885.90

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. As the son of a jeweler and grandson of a watchmaker, my long term goals is to be one of the 3rd generation family members coming into our family owned and operated business. My short-term goal is to provide helpful sales assistance and customer service for our store since my Uncle has retired from the family business.

Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. As a recently graduated student of Oregon State University and member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, I participated in more than 200 total hours over the last four years of community service through our partnership with Community Outreach Inc of Corvallis. I participated in food drives, fundraisers, clothing drives, and many other services to the community. The slogan of our hometown in Keizer, Oregon, where our jewelry store is located, is "Pride, Spirit and Volunteerism". While home from OSU last summer, I volunteered with my uncle at a community event to benefit the Keizer Chamber of Commerce. My Grandfather and Grandmother as well as my parents, Aunts, and Uncles all have long histories of volunteering in our community. I hope to continue the long family tradition of volunteerism within my hometown.

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Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? After the expense of my Oregon State University tuition, this scholarship will help immensely. In order to save money, I plan to live at my family home and commute to Portland Jewelry Academy in order to save on living expenses. This scholarship would be very much appreciated and most helpful to me in achieving my goal of following in the footsteps of my grandpa, father, and uncles. My goal is also to join my older sisters in becoming an integral part of the third generation to join our family business.

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Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Paul V Watson

Q3 Store/Company Name HOWARD'S JEWELRY,INC

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Craig Hand

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 303 West 3rd Street

Q6 Business Phone 308-381-1225

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Q7 Email howardsjewelry@hotmail.com

Q8 Birth Date April 13, 1982

Q9 Current Position Jeweler/Sales

Q10 Date of Hire January 5, 2021

Q11 Date of High School Completion May 7, 2000

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Arthur County High School / Arthur, Nebraska

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Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed Currently registered in the GIA. Have completed my Diamond Essentials course, in the process of taking the final exam. I am enrolled in the Colored Stone Essential class and will begin as soon I get finish my current exam. I am a certified welder and hold a HVAC license. I Graduated from Southeast Community College in May of 2002. The trade I specified in was HVAC/R and Plumbing.

Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Diamonds and Diamond Grading

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) 7/5/2022 - 10/5/2023

Q18 Enrollment Date 7/5/2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course $1,670.00

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. My short term goals are to complete the entire GIA course to be a certified Gemologist, and to learn the jewelry repair trade. We do all of our repairs and custom work in house. My long term goals are to buy my own business to continue to provide quality jewelry and service to the local and surrounding communities. I also want to maintain the reputation that this Jewelry store has had for over 75 years. They are known for their service, quality, and honesty they have provided to all of their customers.

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Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. I am involved with a local non-profit soccer club organization. I have been a coach at different levels of competition over the years. I have been on the board for the past 6 years, 4 of which I was the vice president and president. I have volunteered at the local theatre, which is another non-profit organization. I feel it is best to support local organizations and to give back to the community that have helped me over the years. I want to teach my children that you have to work hard in life to get what you want, but also volunteer back to your community that has helped them in ways they don't quite understand. Those things might include the taxes paid by the residents, or random donors that have paid students admissions for a sport event.

Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? From a financial standpoint, a scholarship would have a big impact on my current situation. I am eager to complete the GIA courses in a timely manner, but I am also raising a family. I have 2 younger children that we are raising and continuously planning for their college. Everything comes at a cost, but my number one priority is to make sure my kids get a quality education.

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04/22/2022

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Friday, April 29, 2022 12:21:18 PM Friday, April 29, 2022 12:40:25 PM 00:19:07 73.33.158.41

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Jessica Seifert

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Jessica M Seifert

Q3 Store/Company Name Anthony Jewelers

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Nicholas Fratto

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 17 East Broad Street Palmyra, NJ 08065

Q6 Business Phone 856-829-2206

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Q7 Email jessicamfuss@gmail.com

Q8 Birth Date 02/25/1991

Q9 Current Position Sales

Q10 Date of Hire 4/25/2021

Q11 Date of High School Completion 06/01/2009

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Archbishop Ryan Philadelphia, PA

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Q15 Technical Schools, Training, Previous Coursework Completed GIA GEM120D & GEM130D

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Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name GEM 220D

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date 05/03/2022

Q19 Total Cost of Course 1850.00

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. Long term goals are to keep consistently expanding my knowledge of all things jewelry related and growing with the company I am currently with. Short term goal is learning in depth knowledge of colored stones.

Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. I've donated and worked with animal rescues for stray cats and dogs. These experiences have taught me patience and understanding for all living creatures.

Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? The impact would mean an absolute difference in my life as an adult with many other big financial obligations. This would allow me to continue my education with peace of mind.

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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:26:06 PM Friday, April 29, 2022 2:13:42 PM 19:47:36 174.216.147.51

Page 1: Scholarship Information Q1 If my application is accepted, by typing my name in the box, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application. Nicolette Miller

Page 2: Applicant Information and Educational Background Q2 Name (First/MI/Last) Nicolette Miller

Q3 Store/Company Name St.Johns Jewelers

Q4 Owner's Name (if different from applicant) Linda Miller

Q5 Street Address (include City, State and Postal Code): 3953 Hogans Ct

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Q6 Business Phone 4104657770

Q7 Email 4nikkimiller4@gmail.com

Q8 Birth Date 02/17/1998

Q9 Current Position Sales

Q10 Date of Hire 2020

Q11 Date of High School Completion 2016

Q12 High School (Name/City/ST) Hampstead

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Page 3: Course Information Q16 Course Name Graduate Gemologist Program

Q17 Offered Through (i.e. GIA) GIA

Q18 Enrollment Date October 17

Q19 Total Cost of Course $24,000

Page 4: Short Answer Essay Questions Q20 Briefly explain your long- and short-term goals in regards to your career in the retail jewelry industry. As a young girl,I loved gems and stones and luckily for me I grew up in a family-owned jewelry store that my grandparents opened and my Mom took over. I was able to see first hand the smiles of customers when they purchased new jewelry or restored their family heirlooms. I remember the excitement I felt playing with all of the pretty jewelry we had in the store. Short term, I plan to become a Graduate Gemologist by 2023, as well as network with people while I am at GIA school to help in all different aspects of becoming the third generation business owner in my family. Long term, I want to appraise, design, and either continue our family business or open a store of my own.

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Q21 What participation in extracurricular/community activities are you involve and briefly discuss the importance of these experiences. I enjoy birding, hiking, camping, crossfit, and kayaking; they’ve added an outdoor element to my life and I’ve met so many people through these activities which has helped me working in a retail environment as I greatly enjoy working with a wide variety of people. Physical fitness is good for the mind, body and soul and something I greatly enjoy when I am not working or studying.

Q22 From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your continued education? The scholarship would be a tremendous financial relief to myself and my family. I went to West Virginia University and paid for my Bachelor's degree. I am now paying for GIA school and having found my passion I am overjoyed with my decision to pursue being a Graduate Gemologist. Without the scholarship, the financial burden of GIA school will likely set me behind my goals of opening another family store upon my graduation. I greatly appreciate your consideration and am so excited to pursue my passion.

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