garden sponsors

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Keeping a person suitably fed and clothed is by no means cheap, and Balamb Garden is not a charity. Garden supports itself, its staff and its SeeDs primarily with the money gained from missions. For Garden's students, it's a different story.

The Cadet Sponsorship Program (CSP) was first trialled in Garden five years ago, with great success. Today, every Garden cadet is supported through their education by one of the groups who have pledged to pay the costs of a certain amount of students - usually twenty.

Every sponsor is anonymous, known only by their gemstone aliases. When someone is accepted into Garden under the CSP, they are given a ring inset with the sponsor's chosen gem. Students are not required to wear these rings in their day-to-day activities, but it is required that they are worn for events and venturing outside of Garden.

Still not sure what this means? Think of it as a scholarship, or (better yet), similar to LJ's journal sponsorship system.

At present, there are seven groups sponsoring Balamb Garden and its prospective students. Garden values the generosity of its sponsors, and respects their anonymity.

A spreadsheet of all the current cadets enrolled and their sponsors can be found here.

[AMETHYST] Group
   → 01/10
The Amethyst sponsorship is looking for promising Cadets that are compassionate, hard-working and well-intentioned. Amethyst has a record of taking on Cadets that might get rejected for other sponsorships because they may be a little too rebellious.


[DIAMOND] Group
   → 00/10
The Diamond sponsorship is interested in Cadets that show remarkable senses of loyalty, camaraderie and uphold the Code of Conduct to the best of their ability. The more composed the Cadet, the more likely Diamond will award them a sponsorship.


[EMERALD] Group
   → 00/10
The Emerald sponsorship only sponsors students who excel in academics. The sponsorship is extremely selective about its recipients. Cadets applying for the Emerald sponsorship should be studious, dedicated and progressive thinkers.


[PEARL] Group
   → 00/10
The Pearl sponsorship looks for hardiness, perseverance and a clean disciplinary record in its Cadets. Troublemakers or otherwise outspoken Cadets need not apply.


[RUBY] Group
   → 02/10
The Ruby sponsorship seeks Cadets that value independence, loyalty and academia seeks cool dudes.


[SAPPHIRE] Group
   → 01/10
The Sapphire sponsorship looks for Cadets interested in moving up in the world. Ambitious, confident, dedicated students are welcome to apply. Cadets considering applying for the Sapphire sponsorship should know that a strong sense of loyalty among the group and its sponsors is encouraged and fostered.


[TOPAZ] Group
   → 00/10
The Topaz sponsorship is interested in Cadets that value friendly, welcoming environments and serving a cause. Candidates are chosen based on their willingness to relocate or commute upon graduation.


[LAPIS LAZULI] Group
   → 00/10
The Lapis Lazuli sponsorship is awarded to cadets who involve themselves in serving their community. Furthermore, an understanding of justice and unwavering bravery are necessary for any cadet sponsored by Lapis Lazuli.


SPECIAL: In response to the recent influx of applicants to Balamb Garden, four more groups have offered to fund the tuition of a handful of cadets.


• [CARBUNCLE] Group
     → 01/05
  Cadets with a sense of righteousness, adventure and independence are the most likely to be awarded Carbuncle sponsorships. The Carbuncle sponsorship is especially stringent.
  
   
• [AMBER] Group
     → 00/05
  Loyal, neighborly, kind-hearted Cadets are the most likely to be considered for the Amber sponsorship. Good Samaritans are highly valued, as well as other virtuous traits such as responsibility, diligence and honesty. The Amber sponsorship is especially stringent.
  
   
• [BLOODSTONE] Group
     → 01/05
  Cadets committed to changing themselves for the better, regardless of their past missteps, are welcomed by the Bloodstone sponsorship. Those who desire atonement, enlightenment, or a stronger spirit are most sought. The Bloodstone sponsorship is especially stringent.
  
   
• [OPAL] Group
     → 00/05
  Inquisitive cadets with a keen interest in learning and a strong sense of purpose are good candidates for Opal. Fearlessness, initiative, and passion are other qualities valued by the stringent Opal sponsorship.

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