[USA] 2010 CAGNY Scholarship

Deadline: April 17, 2010

The objective of the scholarship is to further students' interest in the property/casualty actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of the Casualty Actuarial Society designations.

Eligibility:

The CAGNY Scholarship Program is available to any U.S. or Canadian citizen or holder of a permanent resident visa who is currently a full-time student at a U.S. or Canadian college or university, and will attend a U.S. or Canadian college or university as a full-time student for the 2010-2011 academic year. An applicant must have demonstrated high scholastic achievement and strong interest in pursuing an actuarial career in the property/casualty insurance industry.

Preference will be given to applicants native to the Greater New York area or attending universities in the Greater New York area.

Procedure:

An application is considered complete when it includes:

1. The 3-page CAGNY Scholarship application.
2. The recommendation form included with this application, preferably completed by an instructor who knows the applicant well.
3. A current official transcript.

Completed applications are due by April 15, 2010. Additional applications are available from CAGNY and online at the CAGNY web site. Winners will be notified during May 2010 and will be invited to attend the CAGNY spring meeting.
AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP:

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit. CAGNY expects to award up to $3,000 to one or more qualified candidates for the 2010-2011 academic year.

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