CPCU Designation Scholarship Guidelines
Here are the guidelines for The Institutes Designations CPCU Scholarship Program
Corporate Guidelines
An institution may receive up to two (2) recipients for the CPCU Designation Scholarship. To qualify, applicants must:
- Be nominated by a senior executive or senior level manager of an organization with a minimum of five employees
- Be engaged or interested in risk management and insurance and is able to meet the matriculation requirements for the CPCU designation
- Be able to complete the CPCU program within two years of receiving the scholarship
Required Materials
- Complete Application
- Letter of Recommendation (1 letter from a senior executive or senior level manager of the organization is required)
- Personal Statement (Why do you want to obtain the CPCU designation?)
- Essay Question:
Industry Challenges and Opportunities
“What do you believe are the most pressing challenges facing the insurance industry today, and how would you approach solving them as a future leader?”
To Apply
College and University Guidelines
An institution may receive up to two (2) recipients for the CPCU Designation Scholarship. To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a full-time undergraduate student, who is majoring or interested in insurance, risk management, actuarial science, finance, or related field of study and not employed in the industry
- Be nominated by the department chair or college dean
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Be able to complete the CPCU program within two years of receiving the scholarship
Required Materials
- Complete Application
- Letter of Recommendation (1 letter from the department chair or college dean is required)
- Personal Statement (Why do you want to obtain the CPCU designation?)
- Essay Question:
Industry Challenges and Opportunities
“What do you believe are the most pressing challenges facing the insurance industry today, and how would you approach solving them as a future leader?”
To Apply
Questions?
If you have a question on the application process or qualifications, please email CPCUScholarship@theinstitutes.org.
Note: Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-granted basis, so do not wait to submit your nominations! Additionally, application guidelines and requirements are subject to change.
