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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 unique perspective, experience, or challenge has shaped your professional journey, and how will earning the CPCU designation empower you to contribute to the industry in a meaningful way? ”

To Apply

 Corporate Application

Note: Rolling admissions open in January 2026, and our team will begin reviewing applications in March 2026.

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 unique perspective, experience, or challenge has shaped your professional journey, and how will earning the CPCU designation empower you to contribute to the industry in a meaningful way? ”

To Apply

Complete the College Student Application

Note: Rolling admissions open in May 2026, and our team will begin reviewing applications in August 2026.

Questions?

If you have a question on the application process or qualifications, please email CPCUScholarship@theinstitutes.org. 

Note: Scholarship applications are evaluated based on the quality and completeness of each submission, with awards granted to the strongest candidates. Applicants are encouraged to submit as early as possible. Application guidelines and requirements are subject to change.