George Bosshart Scholarship
Awarded to one candidate per year
This scholarship honours the legacy of George Bosshart, a distinguished gemmologist who dedicated his career to studying the cause of colour in diamonds, and Director of SSEF from 1974 to 1990.
His work – including groundbreaking research on the Dresden Green Diamond (1988) – transformed the understanding of diamond colouration. He was known for his enthusiasm in sharing knowledge with both colleagues and students worldwide.
Scholarship Details
Who Can Apply: Open to applicants worldwide
Course: Scientific Diamond course, 2027
Costs covered: Tuition, economy-class flights, and hotel accommodation
Terms and conditions for SSEF Education Scholarships
Key Dates
Deadline to Apply: 01 November 2026
Recipient Announced: 16 December 2026
Course dates: 19 – 23 July 2027
Application Process
1. Submit your application
Complete the online application form on this webpage before the application deadline.
2. Shortlisting and selection
Once applications have closed, SSEF will review all submissions and create a shortlist of candidates. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide reference letters and/or participate in an online interview.
The successful scholarship recipient will be announced on 16 December 2026.
Past Scholarship Recipients:
Su Myat Htet, Myanmar (2024)
“This opportunity has been a reflection of my passion for gemmology and SSEF’s strong commitment to nurturing future generations of gemmologists.”
Application Form
Applications accepted until 01 November 2026