The GIA Scholarships apply for both its On Campus and Distance Education programmes, including nearly 70 to commemorate the Institute’s 80th anniversary and several On Campus awards for GIA’s international locations (Thailand, India and London). They cover a variety of programmes, such as jewellery manufacturing arts, the Graduate Gemologist and Accredited Jewelry Professional programmes and pearl and lab classes.
In June, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced the basket of its scholarships for 2011, with over 140 funding options including two new $10,000 awards from Tiffany & Co. “There are so many talented people with a love for gems and jewellery who don’t have the financial resources for gemological education,” said Bev Berthoty, GIA Institute Relations manager. “Helping these scholarship recipients become professionals who can serve their clients and the industry with their expertise, is yet another way GIA manifests its mission to protect the public trust.”
The new Tiffany & Co. Scholarships can be used for any of GIA’s education programmes. “We did not put any restrictions on these awards so they would be available to as many students as possible,” said Mike Kowalski, president and CEO of Tiffany & Co.
Complete only one original application and submit it along with supporting documents between June 15 and October 30 for consideration. Applications received before June 15 or after October 30 will not be considered.
The new Tiffany & Co. Scholarships can be used for any of GIA’s education programmes. “We did not put any restrictions on these awards so they would be available to as many students as possible,” said Mike Kowalski, president and CEO of Tiffany & Co.
Complete only one original application and submit it along with supporting documents between June 15 and October 30 for consideration. Applications received before June 15 or after October 30 will not be considered.
• GIA will NOT accept copies of applications or applications sent
via fax or e-mail.
• GIA staff and their immediate family members are not eligible
to apply.
• All applicants must fully disclose any business relationship they have with GIA, including any relationship as a client of the GIA Laboratory.
• All GIA Scholarship awards are applied directly to the recipient’s GIA tuition account only. Cash funds are not released directly to the student. Scholarship recipients are responsible for any tax liabilities that may apply.
• Scholarship awards must be used during the upcoming calendar year and are for new GIA enrollments only. Your current course
or program will not be considered.
via fax or e-mail.
• GIA staff and their immediate family members are not eligible
to apply.
• All applicants must fully disclose any business relationship they have with GIA, including any relationship as a client of the GIA Laboratory.
• All GIA Scholarship awards are applied directly to the recipient’s GIA tuition account only. Cash funds are not released directly to the student. Scholarship recipients are responsible for any tax liabilities that may apply.
• Scholarship awards must be used during the upcoming calendar year and are for new GIA enrollments only. Your current course
or program will not be considered.
Application Deadline 30October 2010
• Applications must be legibly handwritten or typed. Applications with incomplete or missing information, such as income and asset information, essay, or letters of recommendation, will be disqualified.
• In addition to answering the questions on the application, applicants
must submit at least one original letter of recommendation from an
employer who is a current or past member of the jewelry industry. The letter must be on business letterhead, identifying the company or professional organization to which they belong. The letter should
explain why the applicant is being recommended as a scholarship recipient and why they will be successful in GIA’s educational programs. A former employer or college professor may write the letter of recommendation if there is no history of employment in the jewelry industry. GIA policy does not allow GIA faculty or staff to write letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation from parents or relatives will not be considered.
• Applications must be legibly handwritten or typed. Applications with incomplete or missing information, such as income and asset information, essay, or letters of recommendation, will be disqualified.
• In addition to answering the questions on the application, applicants
must submit at least one original letter of recommendation from an
employer who is a current or past member of the jewelry industry. The letter must be on business letterhead, identifying the company or professional organization to which they belong. The letter should
explain why the applicant is being recommended as a scholarship recipient and why they will be successful in GIA’s educational programs. A former employer or college professor may write the letter of recommendation if there is no history of employment in the jewelry industry. GIA policy does not allow GIA faculty or staff to write letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation from parents or relatives will not be considered.
