GIA Scholarships Expand International Reach in 2012

(IDEX Online News) – The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) started accepting scholarship application for 2012, saying it is increasing the number of scholarships and doubling the number of international locations where On-Campus programs can be taken.

Saying it is helping students around the world pursue their dreams of a career in the gem and jewelry industry, GIA Scholarship applications will be accepted now through October 30.

Scholarships are available for On-Campus programs, and Distance Education – via the eLearning programs – and Lab classes in the U.S. at the Institute’s global headquarters in Carlsbad and New York, and at an expanded number of international sites, including India, Hong Kong, London, Middle East (Dubai), Taiwan and Thailand.

Students can apply online or in-person at GIA campuses and take a broad spectrum of courses, ranging from lab and jewelry manufacturing arts to those toward a Graduate Gemologist diploma.

“We’re pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to new locations this year” said Bev Berthoty, GIA Institute Relations manager. “GIA is committed to serving our constituents by ensuring that the resources needed to obtain a gemological or jewelry design education are more accessible globally.”