GIA began accepting applications for scholarships from August 1, 2017 for its 2018 Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts programmes, courses and lab classes programme. Applications will be accepted through to September 30, 2017. 

 “GIA scholarships, which total over US$ 2 million for 2018, align with the Institute’s goals of providing quality education in gemmology and jewellery to the trade and aspiring professionals,” the institute said.  

GIA has disbursed more than US$ 8 million in scholarships to more than 1,500 students globally, since 2010. The scholarships are funded by the GIA endowment fund and several private donors.   

“Beginning with the 2018 application cycle, applicants can apply for scholarships every calendar year,” GIA announced. The institute offers on-campus as well as distance education (eLearning and lab classes) scholarships.

Scholarships are available for distance education eLearning courses and for classes at the Institute’s campuses in Bangkok, Carlsbad, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York and Taiwan; and at the GIA branch in Dubai.