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Worthy Women’s Scholarship

At Worthy, our mission is to help people get the best value when selling their diamonds, fine jewelry, and watches—but our purpose goes far beyond that. Each year, we proudly offer the Worthy Women’s Scholarship, designed to support hardworking, ambitious women who are returning to school to further their education and careers. Over the past ten years, we’ve awarded scholarships to 27 inspiring women who chose to invest in themselves and their future.

Our goal is to make a meaningful impact by providing opportunities that empower personal growth, open doors to new possibilities, and fuel long-term success. This scholarship for women over the age of 30 supports those continuing their higher education journey. We’re honored to continue that tradition this year by awarding scholarships to three more deserving women. If you’re ready to take the next step in your educational journey, explore the eligibility requirements and application details below.

2025 -2026 Scholarship Timeline

The application period opens in November 2025 and ends in April 2026.
Winners will be announced in June 2026.

Scholarship Awards

$2,500

First Prize

$1,500

Second Prize

$1,000

Third Prize

Submission Guidelines & Topics

Applicants must be 30 years of age or older and identify as a woman.

For your essay, please answer the below question in 300-500 words. We are looking for answers that are honest, thoughtful, well-written, and focused. Any use of AI is strictly prohibited, and will result in disqualification.

Please note that while relevant background information is always appreciated, we ask that you remain topic-focused in your answer.

Encouragement. In what ways do you bring encouragement or positivity to your community, and what impact has it had?

Terms and Conditions for Applying

 To qualify for this year’s scholarship, all papers must be submitted by April 1st, 2026.

  • Must be enrolled in a continuing education professional studies program
  • Submissions must be sent in from the valid email address of the author
  • Applicant must be a permanent resident of the United States
  • Applicant must identify as a female and be age 30 or older
  • The paper must fit the criteria of the topics outlined above
  • Worthy, Inc. has the rights to the submitted content
  • All personal information is protected by our Privacy Policy

If you have any questions or issues submitting your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Our 2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

Brttney Tillman

1st Place

Brittney Tillman

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2nd Place

Angel Suttle

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3rd Place

Janisha Szabo

Scholarship Panelists

mandy walker

Mandy Walker

karen mcmahon

Karen McMahon

carrie rattle

Carrie Rattle

judy herbst

Judy Herbst

sharri freedman

Sharri Freedman

ivy menchel

Ivy Menchel

kate anthony

Kate Anthony

Past Recipients

2023

Stephanie Larkin

1st Place

Katie Zehr

2nd Place

Krystal Morgan

3rd Place

2022

Amy Henry

1st Place

Amanda Sherman

2nd Place

Katherine White

3rd Place

2021

Laura Turner

1st Place

Kelsey Anderson

2nd Place

Cleopatra Williams

3rd Place

2020

Hillary Dahl

1st Place

Timitope Asein

2nd Place

Erin Heise

3rd Place

2019

Susan Billotte

1st Place

Adriana Sneezy

2nd Place

Elizabeth Walker

3rd Place

2018

Melissa Huff 1st Place

Christina Cordell

2nd Place

Angela Mayfield

3rd Place

2017

Rachel Carter

1st Place

Kimberly Edwards

2nd Place

Dawn McCall

3rd Place

2016

Raycenana Rocha

1st Place

Emily Gagnon

2nd Place

Minerva Tovar

3rd Place