The type and amount of scholarship awarded are determined by the AGA Educational Scholarship and Research Grants Committee (ESRGC) as authorized by the AGA Board. Past AGA gemological scholarships of up to $5000 were applied to the tuition for qualifying gemological courses or workshops at AGA recognized gemological training institutes as determined by the AGA Board.
Do I have to be an AGA member to apply for AGA Gemological Research Grant?
You do not have to be an AGA member to apply for an AGA Gemological Research Grant. The Grant is open to anyone except ESRGC (Educational Scholarship and Research Grant Committee) or AGA board members and their family members.