Apply for the 2026 Spring Midwestern Actuarial Forum (MAF) Scholarship

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Objective: The objective of the scholarship is to further students’ interest in the property and casualty (P&C) actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) designations.

Amount of Scholarship: Scholarships are awarded based on individual merit. The MAF Scholarship Program will award up to four scholarships to deserving students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Award winners will receive a $2,500 USD scholarship.

Eligibility — You must meet all requirements to be considered:

  • Submit all sections of the MAF Scholarship application by February 27, 2026
    • Incomplete applications will be disqualified without any consideration to partial information received
  • Full-time student attending a U.S. college or university
  • Sat for at least one actuarial exam by January of 2026
  • Be a member of CAS Student Central (Join here for free!)
  • Applicants should demonstrate high scholastic achievement and strong mathematical aptitude, communication skills, and interest in the casualty actuarial profession
  • Preference will be given to residents or those attending schools in one of the Midwest States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin)
  • Preference will be given to students who have not received a MAF Scholarship in previous semesters

Optional Letter of Recommendation: One letter of recommendation may be included along with this application, preferably completed by internship supervisors, instructors, and/or advisers at your educational institution who know you well. However, this is not required.

To apply, you must submit the full Spring 2026 MAF Scholarship Application to the MAF at midwesternactuarialforum@gmail.com by February 27, 2026. You will be notified of award decisions by March 6, 2026.

For future updates and announcements, students can also follow the MAF LinkedIn page.

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