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2025 CAS Trust Scholarship

Apply for the 2025-2026 CAS Trust Scholarship!

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The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 CAS Trust Scholarship! The CAS Trust Scholarship Foundation, funded by donations to the CAS Trust, is open to full-time college students pursuing a career in actuarial science. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,500 and $5,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The CAS Trust Scholarship Program application details and eligibility requirements are outlined below.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements:

  • Submit all sections of the CAS Trust Scholarship application by January 31, 2025.
  • Must be currently attending a college or a university as a full-time student and continuing as a full-time student in the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Must have sat for at least one actuarial exam by March 31, 2025.
  • Must be a member of CAS Student Central.

Application Details: You must submit all the following to apply.

  • The online CAS Trust Scholarship application and essay.
  • Two recommendation letters included in the application, preferably completed by an internship supervisor, instructor, and/or adviser at your educational institution who knows you well.
  • A current transcript. Indicate whether the academic term is a semester, trimester, or quarter. If the current transcript shows grades for only one academic term, then also provide the official transcript from your prior educational institution.

Interested in applying? Please visit the CAS Trust Scholarship Program web page to learn more and submit your application.

If you have any questions about the CAS Trust Scholarship application, please email CASStudentCentral@casact.org. Completed applications must be submitted by January 31, 2025, and winners will be notified by May 31, 2025.

About CAS Student Central: CAS Student Central is a membership program for university students interested in pursuing an actuarial career. Join a community of nearly 8,000 students from over 600 universities who have already joined this free membership program to access career resources, study tools, and more!

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Apply for the 2024 Midwestern Actuarial Forum (MAF) Scholarship

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OBJECTIVE:

The objective of the scholarship is to further students’ interest in the property/casualty actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of CAS designations.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP:

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit. The MAF Scholarship Program will award up to three scholarships to deserving students for the 2024-2025 academic year. Award winners will receive a $2,500 scholarship.

Eligibility – You must meet all requirements to be considered

  • Must submit all sections of the MAF Scholarship application by September 6, 2024.
  • Currently attending a U.S. college or university as a full-time student.
  • Applicants must have sat for at least one actuarial exam by July of 2024.
  • Must be a member of CAS Student Central.
    • Join here for free: CASStudentCentral.org
  • Preference will be given to residents or those attending schools in one of the Midwest States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin).
  • Applicants should demonstrate high scholastic achievement and strong interest in the casualty actuarial profession, mathematical aptitude, and communications skills.

You must submit:

The four-page MAF Scholarship application and attached essay.

Letter of Recommendation – OPTIONAL

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.

*Incomplete applications will be disqualified without any consideration to partial information received.

Completed applications are due to MidwesternActuarialForum@gmail.com by September 6, 2024. You will be notified of award decisions by September 13, 2024.

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Apply for the 2022-2023 Central States Actuarial Forum (CSAF) Scholarship

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APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 1, 2023                                                            Academic Year:  2022-2023

Objective

The objective of the scholarship is to further students’ interest in the property/casualty actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of the CAS designations.

Amount of Scholarship

The CSAF Scholarship Program will award $1,500 scholarships to college students for the current or subsequent academic year to assist with exam costs. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of individual merit.

Eligibility – To be considered all applicants must:

  • submit all sections of the CSAF Scholarship application by the application deadline,
  • reside or attend a college or university in one of the Central States,
    (Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, or South Dakota)
  • currently attend a U.S. college or university as a full-time student and continue as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university throughout the current academic year,
  • have sat for at least one actuarial exam by the application deadline,
  • be a member of CAS Student Central, and
    (Join here for free: CASstudentcentral.org)
  • demonstrate high scholastic achievement and strong interest in the casualty actuarial profession, mathematical aptitude, and communication skills.

Additional Rules

You must submit the full CSAF Scholarship application and required short essay.

A current official transcript will also be required from the selected candidate, once the award decision has been made.

Incomplete applications will be disqualified without any consideration to partial information received.

Completed applications are due by April 1, 2023. The award decision will be made April 15, 2023.

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Casualty Actuarial Society Announces 2022 CAS Trust Scholarship Recipients

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The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is pleased to announce that eight university students have been selected as recipients of the 2022 CAS Trust Scholarship! This honor was created to further students’ interest in the property and casualty actuarial profession and encourage the pursuit of the CAS designations. This year’s awardees are Neil Bhardwaja, Jacob Heit, Gabriel Morin, Caitlyn Nielson, Gavin Rublewski, Celeste Trevino, Jabari Washington and Trisha Vazquez.

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2022 IABA Scholarship and Boot Camp

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The International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) is now accepting applications for the IABA Scholarship and registrations for their Boot Camp!

IABA Scholarship

IABA provides scholarships at the undergraduate and graduate level to qualified Black students who are interested in pursuing an actuarial career.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit. The amount of the award typically ranges from $1,500 – $5,000/year and is based on full-time status during the upcoming school year.

Deadline: March 31, 2022

IABA Boot Camp

The International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) kicks off their 2022 Virtual Boot Camp on Wednesday, February 9. The Boot Camp is an immersive seven module experience that runs through May 2022 and is designed to prep students for actuarial internships and entry level opportunities.

Module 1: Day in the Life of an Actuary includes an overview of the actuarial profession and practice areas, and features a panel discussion between practicing actuaries!

Modules 2-7 cover resume writing, interview skills, exams, presentation skills, technical skills, and professional branding.

Visit the IABA website for additional information and the links to register.

If you have any questions, please contact IABA’s Student Programs Coordinator Morgan Colvin, at m.colvin@blackactuaries.org.

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Apply for the 2022-2023 CAS Trust Scholarship!

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The Casualty Actuarial Society is accepting applications for its scholarship program for college students pursuing a career in actuarial science. The CAS Trust Scholarship Program, funded by donations to the CAS Trust, will award scholarships in the amount of $5,000 and $2,500 to deserving students for the 2022-2023 academic year.

To apply online, please visit the CAS Trust Scholarship Program website.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements:

  • Submit all sections of the CAS Trust Scholarship application by January 31, 2022.
  • Be currently attending college or university as a full-time student and continuing as a full-time student in the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Have sat for at least one actuarial exam by March 31, 2021.
  • Be a member of CAS Student Central.

Application Details:

  • The online CAS Trust Scholarship application and attached essay.
  • The two recommendation letters included in this application, preferably completed by individuals with whom you have a direct relationship and can provide insights into your potential as a future actuary. Separate letters must be submitted and accompanied by the recommendation forms included. Only two recommendation letters will be considered.
  • A current official transcript. Indicate whether the academic term is a semester, trimester, or quarter. If the current transcript shows grades for only one academic term, then also provide the official transcript from your prior educational institution.

Please upload your official transcripts directly to the CAS Trust Scholarship application.

If you have questions or need more information, contact:

CAS Trust Scholarship Manager – Margaret Kerr at mkerr@casact.org.

Completed applications are due by January 31, 2022. Winners will be notified of award decisions by May 31, 2022

About CAS Student Central: CAS Student Central is a membership program for university students interested in pursuing an actuarial career. Join the community of nearly 10,000 students from over 600 universities who have already joined this free membership program and gain access to career resources, study tools and more!

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