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Worthy Women’s Scholarship

While our business aim at Worthy is to help people sell their diamonds, fine jewelry, and watches, we extend this idea further when we touch the lives of hardworking women looking to advance their career opportunities through our yearly scholarship. 

Over the past eight years, Worthy has had the privilege of helping 24 outstanding women through our scholarship program. The goal of the Worthy Women’s Scholarship is to assist women who have decided to enroll in school to pursue their passions and open up more doors for themselves and others. This year is no different, as we hope to be able to help another 3 worthy women make their dreams of returning to school a reality. To apply, please review the requirements and writing instructions below.

2024-2025 Scholarship Timeline

The application period opens in August 2024 and ends in April 2025. Winners will be announced in June 2025.

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 choose one of the following quotes and topics to address in 300-500 words. We are looking for answers that are honest, thoughtful, well-written, and focused.

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

Impact

Describe a book, movie, or other piece of media that has had a significant impact on your life and explain why.

Future

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? What has your education helped you achieve?

Diversity

Discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in today’s society and how you have contributed to promoting these values.

Terms and Conditions for Applying

 To qualify for this year’s scholarship, all papers must be submitted by April 1st, 2025*

  • 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

*Deadline subject to extension.

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

Our 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients

stephanie larkin

1st Place

Stephanie Larkin

winner portrait

2nd Place

Katie Zehr

krystal morgan

3rd Place

Krystal Morgan

Our 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

2022

amy henry

Amy Henry

1st Place

amanda sherman

Amanda Sherman

2nd Place

katherine white

Katherine White

3rd Place

2021

stephanie larkin

Laura Turner

1st Place

kelsey anderson

Kelsey Anderson

2nd Place

cleopatra williams

Cleopatra Williams

3rd Place

2020

hillary dahl

Hillary Dahl

1st Place

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Timitope Asein

2nd Place

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Erin Heise

3rd Place

2019

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Susan Billotte

1st Place

adriana sneezy

Adriana Sneezy

2nd Place

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Elizabeth Walker

3rd Place

2018

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Melissa Huff

1st Place

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Christina Cordell

2nd Place

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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