Gem-A USA, the American branch of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain for the first time is offering a USA scholarship competition for its Gemological Foundation Correspondence Course. The course offers gem and diamond gemological education for the jewelry industry.

For more information or to request a copy of the application go to www.gem-a.org or call 1-985-951-7014. Submissions of applications need to be received by Dec. 31. The winner of the scholarship will be announced during the AGTA 2005 Gem Fair at the Gem-A USA Booth 31.

JCK