Lonia Tate Scholarship
Scholarship Description
This scholarship, sponsored by Ben Bridge Jeweler, is awarded in memory of Lonia Tate, Registered Jeweler, and long-term associate at Ben Bridge Jeweler. Lonia was passionate about the jewelry industry, was heavily involved in community service, and served as the first Black President of the Seattle Chapter of Executive Women International. In her honor, we offer this scholarship to minority high school graduates who intend to work in the fine jewelry industry.
The scholarship covers tuition, books, and lab equipment necessary to complete the online Graduate Gemologist program through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Expenses involved with travelling to GIA campus for lab classes are not included. Upon completion of the Graduate Gemologist program, recipient may be offered a 3-month paid internship with Ben Bridge Jeweler (may include travel to Seattle, Washington).