| Types of Aid |
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Below are the types of aid available to qualified students:
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| Grants |
*The following grants are only available to On Campus students in full-time programs of 6 months or longer.
California State Grants (California residents only)
Cal Grant C:
Awards assist low and middle-income students with tuition and training costs for use in occupational and/or career training programs. A recipient’s minimum program length must be at least 4 months.
Refer to www.csac.ed.gov for more details on applying for Cal Grant C.
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant:
Award amounts range as high as $4,050 per academic year depending upon eligibility and educational program.
Federal SEOG Grant:
Award amounts range from $200 to $1,000 per academic year depending upon eligibility, educational program and availability of funds.
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| Loans |
*The following loans are only available to On Campus students in full-time programs of 6 months or longer.
Federal Perkins Loan:
This 5% interest Federal student loan is available to qualified students. The award amounts range from $500 to $3,000 per academic year depending upon eligibility, educational program and availability of funds.
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan:
This Federally subsidized student loan is available to qualified students. The loan amounts range from $2,250 to $3,500 per academic year depending upon eligibility, educational program, grade level and previous loan indebtedness under this program.
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan:
This Federally unsubsidized student loan is available to qualified students. The loan amounts range from $3,200 to $4,000 per academic year depending upon eligibility, educational program, grade level and previous loan indebtedness under this program.
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS):
This Federally guaranteed parent loan is available through qualified participating program lenders to parents of dependent students. Parent eligibility is determined based upon credit requirements established by the lenders. Parents who meet the lender requirements may borrow up to the cost of education minus any financial aid the student is receiving.
Private Alternative Loans:
These private alternative loans are available from most of our recommended FFELP lenders. The interest rates vary, as do the loan maximums. Eligibility is generally based on a good credit history and proof of income. You may not borrow more than your cost of education minus any financial aid you are receiving.
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| Scholarships |
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The GIA Scholarship Application is now available for download.
The application period is June 15 - October 15 of each year. Applications submitted before or after these dates will not be considered.
For scholarship questions, please call 800-421-7250 ext. 4175 or e-mail scholarship@gia.edu.
Jewelry design competitions are also available. Please click here for more information.
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School of Gemology Scholarships
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ColorMasters Scholarship
Award maximum: $395
Eight scholarships available for the Distance Education School of Gemology Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) diploma program. Preference will be given to applicants employed by a jewelry store that carries ColorMasters products.
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Daniel Swarovski & Company Scholarship
Award maximum: $1500
Three scholarships available for On Campus or Distance Education School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) courses. Applicant must have a minimum of two years experience in the jewelry industry. Two letters of recommendation are required, one of which must come from within the jewelry industry.
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Dennis Foltz Scholarship
Award maximum: $8000
One scholarship available for the Distance Education School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program.
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George W. Juno Memorial Scholarship
Award maximum: $1000
Two scholarships available for Distance Education School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) courses.
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GIA Endowment Scholarship – On Campus
Award maximum: $15,000
On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program and the School of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Applied Jewelry Arts (A.J.A.) or Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) programs.
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GIA Endowment Scholarship – Distance Education
Award maximum: $4000
Distance Education School of Gemology program. Available to students who reside in the United States.
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GIA Endowment Scholarship – Lab Classes
Award maximum: $1000
Distance Education Lab Classes. Available to students who reside in the United States.
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The Golden Circle Steve Leibman Scholarship
Award maximum: $8000
One scholarship available for the Distance Education School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program.
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Independent Jewelers Organization/IJO Scholarship*
Award maximum: $500
Four scholarships available for any School of Gemology course or program. Available only to IJO Members or their employees (*includes Canadian Members).
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Irene Mack Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
One scholarship available for Distance Education School of Gemology course or program.
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James R. Lucey Scholarship
Award maximum: $15,000
One scholarship available for the On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program.
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Kazanjian Scholarship
Award maximum: $10,000
Two scholarships available for any School of Gemology course or program. Preference will be given to extremely high need applicants and those with no family members in the jewelry business.
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Marion H. Halfacre Scholarship
Award Maximum: $15,000
One scholarship available for the On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program.
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Mikimoto Scholarship
Award maximum: $750
Eight scholarships available for enrollment in the Distance Education School of Gemology Graduate Pearls Diploma program.
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Morris Hanauer Scholarship
Award maximum: $600
One scholarship available for Distance Education School of Gemology course or program.
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R. Harder Gallery Scholarship
Award maximum: $5000
One On Campus or two Distance Education scholarships available for the Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program. Applicant must reside in the state of Wisconsin. Preference will be given to applicants who reside in the Fox Valley Region (zip codes 54911 - 54956).
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Ray Glynn Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
One scholarship available for any Distance Education School of Gemology course for Diamonds, Colored Stones, or Gem Identification. Applicant must be a legal resident of the state of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, or Washington.
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Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarship
Award maximum: $15,000
Two scholarships available. One each for the On Campus and Distance Education School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program (which includes three required Lab classes - Diamond Grading, Colored Stone Grading, and Gem Identification.)
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Robert Kammerling Scholarship
Award maximum: $15,000
One scholarship available for the On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program.
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Trillion Diamond Company Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
Two scholarships available for Distance Education School of Gemology courses. Applicant must reside in the state of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
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Vincent Manson Scholarship
Award maximum: $15,000
One scholarship available for the On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program.
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William Argo Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
One scholarship available for On Campus or Distance Education School of Gemology course or program.
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William Goldberg Diamond Corp. Scholarship
Award maximum: $10,000
One scholarship available for any School of Gemology course or program.
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School of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Scholarships
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Kurt Wayne Scholarship
Award maximum: $1000
One scholarship available for On Campus School of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) program courses.
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Matthew A. Runci, MJSA Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
One scholarship available for On Campus School of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts courses.
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S.H. Silver Scholarship
Award maximum: $2500
One scholarship available for On Campus School of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Jewelry Design courses.
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School of Business Scholarships
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GIA Endowment Scholarship – School of Business
Award maximum: $1000
Scholarships available for individual courses at the School of Business. Available for online courses only.
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The Jhaveri Scholarship
Award maximum: $4770
One scholarship available for enrollment in the School of Business Jewelry Business Management (J.B.M.) program. Available for online courses only.
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Combined Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) and Applied Jewelry Arts (A.J.A.) Scholarships
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Michael Beaudry Scholarship
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Michael Beaudry Scholarship
Award maximum: $30,000
One scholarship available that includes both On Campus School of Gemology Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) and the School of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Applied Jewelry Arts (A.J.A.) programs.
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Absolute Brilliance Scholarship
Award maximum: $1000
One scholarship available for any On Campus or Distance Education Diamonds course or program. |
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The Butterfly of Peace Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
Two scholarships available for any On Campus or Distance Education course or program.
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Eunice Miles Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
Two scholarships available for any On Campus or Distance Education course or program.
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The Irving Getz Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
One scholarship available for any On Campus or Distance Education course or program or any Lab class.
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Lone Star GIA Associate & Alumni Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
One scholarship available for any On Campus or Distance Education course or program or any Lab class. Preference will be given to applicants who reside within Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico or Arkansas.
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Milton Wolf Scholarship
Award maximum: $500
Two scholarships available for any On Campus education course or program taken at the GIA Carlsbad campus. Applicant must be a legal resident of California.
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North Texas GIA Alumni Association Scholarship
Award maximum: $1500
One scholarship available for any On Campus or Distance Education course or program or an Lab class. Preference will be given to applicants who reside within the following Texas zip codes: 750xx-757xx, 760xx-769xx, and 790xx-797xx.
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Peter Hess Scholarship
Award maximum: $1000
One scholarship available for any On Campus or Distance Education course or program. Recipient must be a California Jewelers Association (CJA) member, be related to a CJA member, or be willing to join CJA if awarded this scholarship.
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Robert B. Westover Scholarship
Award maximum: $1000
One scholarship available for any On Campus or Distance Education course or program. Recipient must be a California Jewelers Association (CJA) member, be related to a CJA member, or be willing to join CJA if awarded this scholarship.
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The New Hampshire Jewelers Association Scholarship
Award maximum: $1000
One scholarship available for any Distance Education course or program or any Lab class. Applicant must be a legal resident of New Hampshire.
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International Scholarships
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GIA Endowment Scholarship for GIA India
Award maximum: US $15,000
International students only for the On Campus Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program at GIA India.
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GIA Endowment Scholarship for GIA London
Award maximum: US $15,000
International students only for the On Campus Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program at GIA London.
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GIA Endowment Scholarship for GIA Thailand
Award Maximum: US $15,000
International students only for the On Campus Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program at GIA Thailand.
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GIA Endowment Scholarship for International Distance Education Students
Award maximum: US $4000
International students only for the five core gemology courses in the Distance Education Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) program. Available to students who reside in a country that does not have a GIA campus. Does not include Lab classes.
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GIA Anthony Hirsh Cash Award Competition for GIA London
Award maximum: £1000
Open only to graduates from any GIA Diploma program from GIA London's School of Gemology from the previous year. Click here for more information.
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