Gemological Institute of America

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Gemological Institute of America

The Robert Mouawad Campus

5345 Amada Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Ph: (760)603-4031
Free: 800-421-7250
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.gia.edu

Jack Abelson Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for School of Gemology On Campus Graduate Gemologist (GG) program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: Full tuition. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, financialaid@ gia.edu.

William Argo Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus or Distance Education School of Gemology course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, financialaid@ gia.edu.

Michael Beaudry Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology; Art industries and trade. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) and the Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Applied Jewelry Arts (AJA) programs; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $29,390. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, financialaid@ gia.edu.

ColorMasters Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry (ColorMasters products); applying for Distance Education School of Gemology Accredited Jewelry Professionals (AJP) diploma program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $390. Number Awarded: 8. To Apply: Applicant

must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, financialaid@ gia.edu.

Dennis Foltz Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) courses; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Eye On Jewels Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for Distance Education School of Gemology Accredited Jewelry Professionals (AJP) diploma program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $395 Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

GIA Endowment Scholarships - Distance Education (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

GIA Endowment Scholarships - On Campus (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) program, School of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Applied Jewelry Arts (AJA) or Graduate Jeweler (GJ) program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: Full tuition. Number Awarded: 4. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, financialaid@ gia.edu.

GIA Endowment Scholarships - School of Business (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology; Business. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus and Distance Education courses at the School of Business; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: Varies. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

Ray Glynn Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and legal resident of the state of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, or Washington; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for Distance Education School of Gemology course for Diamonds, Colored Stones, or Gem Identification; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Marion H. Halfacre Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Morris Hanauer Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for Distance Education School of Gemology course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $600. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

Peter Hess Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational assistance to students. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; must be a member, related to a member or planning to join California Jewelers Association; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for any On Campus or Distance Education course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $1000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

The Jhaveri Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology; Business. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Business Jewelry Business Management (JBM) program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $5000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

George W. Juno Memorial Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizens and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) courses; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $1000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

Robert Kammerling Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Kazanjian Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for any School of Gemology course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee. Priority is given to applicant with no relatives in the jewelry business.

Funds Avail.: $10,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, financialaid@ gia.edu.

Richard Kern Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus or Distance Education School of Gemology course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus and Distance Education School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) program (includes 3 Lab classes of Diamond Grading, Colored Stone Grading, and Gem Identification); past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Lone Star GIA Associate and Alumni Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational assistance to students. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for any On Campus, Distance Education, or Lab course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee. Preference will be given to applicants residing in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Arkansas.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

James R. Lucey Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Irene Mack Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

Vincent Manson Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Mikimoto Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for Distance Education School of Gemology Graduate Pearls diploma program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $690. Number Awarded: 8. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, financialaid@ gia.edu.

Eunice Miles Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational assistance to students. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for any On Campus School or Distance Education course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

North Texas GIA Alumni Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational assistance to students. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for any On Campus, Distance Education, or Lab course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee. Preference will be given to applicants residing in Texas with zip codes ending in 750xx-757xx, 760xx-769xx, and 790xx-797xx.

Funds Avail.: $1500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

Matthew A. Runci, MJSA Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology; Art industries and trade. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts courses; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

S.H. Silver Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Arts Jewelry Design courses; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $2500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

Daniel Swarovski and Company Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; have 2-3 years work experience in jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (GG) courses; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with three letters of recommendation, two of which must be from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 -October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

Trillion Diamond Company Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and residing in the state of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for Distance Education School of Gemology courses; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Kurt Wayne Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology; Art industries and trade. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for On Campus School of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Graduate Jeweler (GJ) program courses; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Robert B. Westover Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

William Goldberg Diamond Corp. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Gemology. Focus: Gemology. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for any School of Gemology course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $10,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

Milton Wolf Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational assistance to students. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and a legal resident of California; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently

employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for any On Campus educational course or program taken at the GIA Carlsbad campus; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must complete the GIA Scholarship application (available at the website), with a letter of recommendation from a person in the jewelry industry. Send application and supporting documents to: Gemological Institute of America, Office of Student Financial Assistance, MS 7 The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Deadline: June 15 - October 15. Contact: Financial aid representative, 800-421-7250 x-4175, [email protected].

Zale Corporation Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational assistance to students. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be U.S. citizen and permanent resident; at least 17 years old; have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; currently employed or planning to enter in the jewelry industry; applying for any On Campus or Distance Education course or program; past recipient of GIA scholarship within last five years are not eligible. Criteria: Applications will be reviewed by the GIA scholarship committee.