It is with great pleasure that wecannounce the Winners of the Mejuri Design Excellence Bursaries for 2025.

Congratulations to Alexis Arayata and Zahra Mansuri!

The Bursaries include $5,000 US along with opportunities to show their work in Mejuri’s Toronto retail locations as well as mentorship from Mejuri’s design and marketing/branding  team over the next year. The Bursaries were open to all eligible students enrolled in MAAD-4901-301 MAAD Thesis and MAAD-4002-301 Jewellery: Production and were awarded to the top grade in each course.  

OCADU’s Material Art & Design Jewellery Department is thrilled to be working with Mejuri on this incredible opportunity for students. We are both committed to empowering and supporting the next generation of jewellers and we are so happy to be partnered with a company that is so passionate about giving back and uplifting others. We are looking forward to working together for many years to come. We at OCAD U thank you for your generosity in making these bursaries possible.

Again, help me congratulate Alexis Arayata and Zahra Mansuri.

Wishing you all the very Best for 2025!

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