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GIA Offers $2 Million in Scholarships for 2019

Learn more about GIA scholarships and the many courses they can be applied to. The cutting-edge GIA Jewelry Design & Technology Program includes Zbrush, which allows jewelry designers to digitally sculpt their latest creation and create stone settings using GIA-developed digital brushes.
Learn more about GIA scholarships and the many courses they can be applied to. The cutting-edge GIA Jewelry Design & Technology Program includes Zbrush (pictured), which allows jewelry designers to digitally sculpt their latest creation and create stone settings using GIA-developed digital brushes.

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Aug. 6, 2018 – GIA has $2 million in scholarships available for established and aspiring gem and jewelry professionals. Those interested in GIA gemology and jewelry manufacturing arts programs, distance education courses and lab classes can apply for scholarships offered in the application cycle opened on Aug. 1.
 
Applications for 2019 scholarships are available at GIA.edu/scholarships and are due by Sept. 30, 2018. GIA has awarded more than $8 million in scholarships to more than 1,500 students globally since 2014.
 
“With changing consumer trends and technological advancements in the industry, it is now more important than ever to have professional qualifications,” said Duncan Pay, GIA vice president and chief academic officer. “These scholarships help people follow their dreams and pursue their passion in gems and jewelry.” 
 
Scholarships funded by the GIA Endowment Fund and private donors are available for distance education eLearning courses and lab classes, and for programs and classes at the Institute’s schools in Bangkok, Carlsbad, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York, Surat and Taiwan.
 
For more information, call +1 (760) 603-4131 or email scholarship@gia.edu.

About GIA

An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight and, in 1953, created the globally recognized International Diamond Grading System™ which is recognized around the world as the global standard for diamond quality.
 
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit GIA.edu.