From the beginning, our mission has been fine jewelry for every day, for our damn selves. As we grew one Monday Drop at a time, so did a movement. While we built Mejuri with a lens of diversity, equality, inclusion and sustainability, we continue to work towards a better future within our communities, our supply chain, our teams and the world at large. Because the future isn’t just bright—it’s golden.
In June 2020, we established a fund that focuses on one simple idea: when women are empowered to lead, they empower everyone around them, promoting collaboration, fairness and equality. Our mission is to empower the next generation of leaders to take on leadership (and the world) on their own terms.
In June 2020, we established a fund that focuses on one simple idea: when women are empowered to lead, they empower everyone around them, promoting collaboration, fairness and equality. Our mission is to empower the next generation of leaders to take on leadership (and the world) on their own terms.
Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)
In Canada, Mejuri has partnered with BBPA, an organization aimed at advancing Canada’s Black communities by delivering programs that support business and professional excellence, higher education and economic development.
Applications are now closed for the 2020 scholarship fund.
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I know from my own experiences that arming someone with education gives them optionality in the future to take control of their lives. There is nothing I believe more. And despite what we as women are often told, it isn’t and never has been selfish to take care of yourself and to invest in your future.
– Noura Sakkijha, CEO
– Noura Sakkijha, CEO
OUR INITIATIVES
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
Mejuri is pledging $50,000 USD in scholarships for low-income women and non-binary people in the United States in partnership with the Jeannette Rankin Foundation (JRF). Named after social and racial justice advocate and the first woman elected into congress in 1916, the Jeannette Rankin Foundation is on a mission to economically empower women to fulfill their post-secondary education in order to support themselves and their children. Over the past 45 years, the JRF has supported over 1,300 women aged thirty-five and older with scholarships towards the completion of their education. 75% of Rankin Scholars head single parent households. In addition to receiving scholarships, JRF Scholars gain access to social support services such as personal counseling for themselves and their families, legal advice, financial advice and support for multiple other situations big and small.
How the $50,000 will be distributed:
- $42,500 in funding (17 scholarships x $2,500 USD each)
- $7,500 in administrative fees and social support services
Seventeen recipients of BIPOC descent will be vetted in partnership with the JRF and selected based on their applications, need and alignment with our values. All seventeen recipients will be announced In August 2021.
How the $50,000 will be distributed:
- $42,500 in funding (17 scholarships x $2,500 USD each)
- $7,500 in administrative fees and social support services
Seventeen recipients of BIPOC descent will be vetted in partnership with the JRF and selected based on their applications, need and alignment with our values. All seventeen recipients will be announced In August 2021.
United Negro College Fund Scholarships
In the United States, Mejuri pledged $70,000 USD to scholarships for Black women and Black non-binary people in partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to college education and is the United States’ largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. They have helped over 500,000 students earn their college degrees since its founding.
How the $70,000 USD was distributed:
- 10 scholarships x $5000 USD each
- $11,600 USD in emergency funding
- $8,400 in administrative fees
Ten recipients, vetted in partnership with the UNCF, were selected from hundreds of incredible applications based on need and alignment with our values. As of January 2021, all ten recipients have received their awards.
How the $70,000 USD was distributed:
- 10 scholarships x $5000 USD each
- $11,600 USD in emergency funding
- $8,400 in administrative fees
Ten recipients, vetted in partnership with the UNCF, were selected from hundreds of incredible applications based on need and alignment with our values. As of January 2021, all ten recipients have received their awards.
Black Business and Professional Association Scholarships
In Canada, Mejuri pledged $68,000 CAD to scholarships for Black women and Black non-binary people in partnership with the Black Business Professionals Association (BBPA). For over 38 years, the BBPA has been advancing Canada’s Black communities by delivering programs that support business and professional excellence, higher education and economic development.
How the $68,000 was distributed:
- 10 scholarships x $5000 CAD each
- $11,200 USD in discretionary (emergency) funding
- $6,800 in administrative fees
Ten recipients, vetted in partnership with the BBPA, were selected from hundreds of incredible applications based on need and alignment with our values. All ten recipients received their awards in November 2020.
How the $68,000 was distributed:
- 10 scholarships x $5000 CAD each
- $11,200 USD in discretionary (emergency) funding
- $6,800 in administrative fees
Ten recipients, vetted in partnership with the BBPA, were selected from hundreds of incredible applications based on need and alignment with our values. All ten recipients received their awards in November 2020.
Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)
In Canada, Mejuri has partnered with BBPA, an organization aimed at advancing Canada’s Black communities by delivering programs that support business and professional excellence, higher education and economic development.
Applications are now closed for the 2020 scholarship fund.
LEARN MORE
How to Get Involved
We are excited to announce the launch of our limited-edition Golden Crew Sweatshirt on February 17, 2021, with 100% of its proceeds going to the Mejuri Empowerment Fund in support of under-represented women and non-binary people.
If you're interested in donating directly, you can now add a $5 Mejuri Empowerment Fund donation to your purchase at checkout.
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If you're interested in donating directly, you can now add a $5 Mejuri Empowerment Fund donation to your purchase at checkout.