GIA has planned to offer scholarships worth a total of over $2 million for 2018. It will begin accepting scholarship applications from August 1 for its 2018 Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts programs, courses and lab classes. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30 and are available at gia.edu/scholarships.

The GIA scholarships align with the Institute’s goals of providing quality education in gemology and jewelry to the trade and aspiring professionals. Since 2010, GIA has awarded more than $8 million in scholarships to more than 1,500 students globally. 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 offers on-campus and 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.