Anthony Hirsh Award Competition

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is pleased to offer an award for its School of Gemmology in London.

The Annual Award of £1,000 is possible thanks to the generosity of Hirsh London.

The Award details and criteria are clearly described on the Award competition application form. Please read the information thoroughly before applying.

Who can apply and when?

- The award competition is only open to Graduates from any GIA Diploma Programme from GIA London's School of Gemmology from the previous year. For example, for the 2011 Award, only graduates from Jan 1st - Dec 31st, 2010 may apply.

- GIA and Hirsh London staff or immediate family members are not eligible to apply. All applicants must fully disclose any business relationships they have with GIA and/or Hirsh London.

What is needed to apply?

- In order to apply you must submit a completed Application Form and Letter of Recommendation as described in the Application Form instructions.

- Applications are judged by the Scholarship Committee. The Committee's decision is final. Application forms will not be returned after a decision has been made.

How and where to apply?

- Application forms and supporting materials are to be sent directly to GIA London by post:


GIA London

104 Great Russell Street

London WC1B 3LA

UK