Scholarships


GIA offers many opportunities for students to receive a scholarship. Scholarship offerings are made available to assist eligible students reduce their financial burden, and focus on completing their chosen credentials.

 

 

NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are available year-round.

 

A scholarship application is not required; however, you may be required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) application and or provide proof of eligibility. If eligible, our Financial Assistance team will assist with awarding.

 

View our needs-based scholarships 
 

MERIT-BASED / COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarship application period is now closed. The next scholarship application cycle will begin in September 2023 for the courses starting in 2024.

 

Merit-based scholarships are competitive and based on the achievements of the application.

 

View our merit-based scholarships

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MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

General U.S. Scholarships 
GIA Innovators Scholarships
Donor-Funded Scholarships
International Scholarships
 

GENERAL U.S. SCHOLARSHIPS

The following Scholarships are merit-based and awards are competitive. The next scholarship cycle opens for summer 2023 on April 15th. 
GIA-administered scholarships are available for GIA campuses worldwide. 

(Available for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents) 

GIA Scholarship – Online Courses
Award maximum: Varies
Online course(s)
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
 
GIA Scholarship – On Campus
Award maximum: Varies
On-Campus Graduate Gemologist (G.G.), Graduate Diamond (G.D.), Graduate Colored Stone (GCS), Jewelry Design & Technology (JDT), Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewelry and Jewelry Design (J.D.) program (Carlsbad or New York campus)
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
 
GIA Scholarship – Lab Classes
Award maximum: Varies
Any U.S. Lab class(es) (Carlsbad or New York campus)
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents

 

GIA INNOVATORS SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, GIA awards scholarships to honor the memory of GIA stalwarts who helped build and promote gem and jewelry education and left an indelible mark on GIA and our industry.

(Available for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)

Richard T. Liddicoat Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: Full tuition
On-Campus Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
G. Robert Crowningshield Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: Full tuition
On-Campus Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Eunice Miles Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: Full tuition
On-Campus Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Glenn Nord Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: Full tuition
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Bert Krashes Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: Full tuition
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Alfred “Al” Woodill Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: Full tuition
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
Preference given to AGS Members or staff of AGS Member stores

Thomas Insley Scholarship
Award maximum: $26751.00
On- Campus Graduate Jeweler program (Carlsbad campus only)

Dione Kenyon Scholarship
Award maximum: $26751.00
On- Campus Graduate Jeweler program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Barbara Sawrey Scholarship
Award maximum: $26751.00
On- Campus Graduate Jeweler program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Elliot Tannernbaum Scholarship
Award maximum: $26751.00
On- Campus Graduate Jeweler program (Carlsbad campus only)

DONOR-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

GIA is grateful to the donors who have helped to support GIA and for recognizing an educated workforce is essential to our great industry.
 
Absolute Brilliance Scholarship
Award maximum: $900
Any Online course(s)
 
Andrew Sarosi Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: $900
Any Online course(s)
 
C.A. Jewelers Association
Peter Hess and Robert B. Westover Memorial Scholarships
Award maximum: $1,000
Any Online course(s)
 
Charles & Erna Leutwyler Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: $20,000
On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
ColorMasters Precious Jewelry Scholarship
Award maximum: $10,000
Any On-Campus program or Online course(s) (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Community Foundation of The Fox Valley Region Scholarship
Award maximum: $900
Any Online course(s)
 
Debbie Kaufman Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: $16,000
Online course(s) and Lab class(es) required for the Graduate Gemologist Diploma (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Dr. Peter Bancroft Scholarship
Award maximum: $5,000
Any On-Campus program, Online course(s), or Lab class(es) (Carlsbad campus only)
For Residents of North San Diego County
 
George W. Juno Scholarship
Award maximum: $900
Any Online course(s)
 
Golden Gate Chapter Alumni Association Scholarship
Award maximum: $900
For any Online course(s)
For Residents of zip codes: 93921-93923, 93940-93944, or 93400-96999
 
Hearts on Fire Scholarship
Award maximum: $10,000
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Houston Texas GIA Alumni Association Scholarship
Award maximum: $900
Any Online course(s)
For Residents of Houston
 
Jack Abelson Scholarship
Award maximum: $10,000
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Lone Star GIAAA Scholarship
Award maximum: $2,500
Any On-Campus program, Online course(s), or Lab Class(es) (Carlsbad campus only)
For Residents of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, or Arkansas
 
Mikimoto Scholarship
Award maximum: $1,000
Any Pearl course (Carlsbad campus only)
 
North Texas Alumni Scholarship
Award maximum: $2,500
Any Online course(s) or Lab Class(es) (Carlsbad campus only)
For Residents of Texas
 
Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry Scholarship
Award maximum: $4,000
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Tiffany & Co. Scholarship
Award Maximum: $20,000
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Tycoon Jewelry Scholarship
Award maximum: $5,000
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
William Goldberg Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: $10,000
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
 
Zoe Bromberg Scholarship
Award maximum: $17,000
Any On-Campus program (Carlsbad campus only)
For American Gem Society members

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

(Available ONLY for Non-U.S. Citizens or Non-U.S. Permanent Residents)
 
2023 Tawfic Farah Memorial Scholarship – GIA Thailand Campus 
Award maximum: Full tuition
On-Campus Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program
Recipient chosen from GIA Thailand campus applicants
Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
 
GIA Scholarship – International Online course(s)
Award maximum in U.S. $: Varies
Carlsbad Online course(s)
Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
 
GIA Scholarship – Hong Kong
Award maximum in U.S. $: Varies
Available for On-Campus programs and Lab Classes at GIA’s Hong Kong campus
Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
 
GIA Scholarship – India
Award maximum in U.S. $: Varies
Available for On-Campus programs and Lab classes at GIA’s India campus
Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
 
GIA Scholarship – London
Award maximum in U.S. $: Varies
Available for on-campus programs and lab classes at GIA’s London campus
Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
 
GIA Scholarship – Taiwan
Award maximum in U.S. $: Varies
Available for On-Campus programs, Lab classes, and Correspondence course(s) at GIA’s Taiwan campus with instruction in Chinese ONLY
Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
 
GIA Scholarship – Thailand
Award maximum in U.S. $: Varies
Available for On-Campus programs and Lab Classes at GIA’s Thailand campus
Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents

NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Opportunity Scholarship (Carlsbad only)
GIA’s Opportunity scholarship is a need-and program-based award available for students who wish to enroll in an on-campus program. Eligible recipients of the Opportunity Scholarship will be awarded varying amounts up to $15,000.00 depending on the program. This benefit, in combination with any federal and state financial aid, employer tuition assistance, and student income the recipient is eligible for, cannot exceed the cost of tuition, fees and books.  Awards are credited directly to the financial accounts of recipients. The number of scholarships disbursed depends upon the availability of allocated funds.

A GIA scholarship application is not required for the Opportunity Scholarship; however, it is required you file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) application. If eligible, our Financial Assistance team will assist with awarding.

GIA Scholarship – Need-based (On Campus) (New York Only)
GIA’s Need-based scholarship is a need-and program-based award available for students wishing to enroll in the Graduate Gemologist or Jewelry Design and Technology on campus programs. Eligible recipients of the Need-based Scholarship will be awarded varying amounts up to $13,000.00 depending on the program. This benefit, in combination with any federal and state financial aid, employer tuition assistance, and student income the recipient is eligible for, cannot exceed the cost of tuition, fees and books.  Awards are credited directly to the financial accounts of recipients. The number of scholarships disbursed depends upon the availability of allocated funds.

A GIA scholarship application is not required for the Opportunity Scholarship; however, it is required you file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) application. If eligible, our Financial Assistance team will assist with awarding.

Military Scholarship (Carlsbad and Online only)
GIA’s Military scholarship is designed to reduce tuition expenses for veteran or active duty members and their family members whose benefits do not cover the cost of tuition, fees and books. Eligible recipients of the Military Scholarship will be awarded varying amounts up to $5,000.00 depending on the program.

There is no application required for the Military Scholarship. If you meet the eligibility criteria, our Scholarship team will work with you to award the scholarship. The veteran or active duty member needs to provide a copy of their DD-214, or appropriate service verification document, along with a statement that this is provided to substantiate their spouse or dependent qualifies for the scholarship. The Veteran, Spouse, and Dependent Scholarship may not be combined any other scholarship offerings.