The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has set aside US$2 million to fund its scholarship programme for jewellery professionals and enthusiasts in 2023.

Applications are now available for gem and jewellery traders, students and any interested participants. GIA will accept applications until September 30, 2022. GIA-administered scholarships are available for GIA campuses worldwide.

Scholarships funded by the GIA Endowment Fund and private donors are available for distance education eLearning courses and lab classes, and for GIA’s Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts programmess and classes at the Institute’s campuses in Bangkok, Carlsbad, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York and Taiwan.

GIA has awarded more than US$17 million in scholarships since 2010, helping more than 4,000 students’ study at GIA schools and through online education.