Insurance Studies Scholarships
Dr. Tim Query, Finance Department Contact
Overview
The large amount of financial assistance available to Insurance Studies students has been made possible by generous contributions by the insurance industry. The insurance industry in New Mexico encourages young people to pursue a course of study which will prepare them for careers in risk management and insurance.
Contact Dr. Query for details about submission requirements, deadlines, etc.
See previous recipients of insurance scholarships.
Scholarships through the College of Business
Approximately $23,000 is awarded annually to students studying Insurance and Actuarial Science. These funds are made possible by a large number of donors whose common desire is to encourage students to pursue studies that will prepare them for careers in insurance, risk management and actuarial science.
Guidelines & Applications
Deadline: Applications are due by March 1 of each year. Scholarships are awarded for the following academic year.
Scholarships are awarded based upon GPA, involvement in Gamma Iota Sigma, working in insurance, insurance internships, and enrollment in the Minor in Insurance. While GPA is important, the donors are interested in students’ extracurricular activities and career objectives. There is no minimum GPA. Insurance scholarships are not restricted to business majors.
Students must apply using the College of Business application form and should indicate that they have an interest in insurance.
Our insurance scholarship donors include:
- New Mexico Mutual
- Independent Insurance Agents of New Mexico
- Kinney Insurance
- New Mexico Claims Association: Robert L. Byrd Memorial Scholarship
- JDW Insurance
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society: New Mexico Chapter
- State Farm Insurance
Scholarships through External Agencies
Deadlines vary.
Scholarship details may change from year-to-year. Please check the contact information provided at the websites listed below for requirements and deadlines. Also, a few of these scholarships may require nomination from an Insurance faculty member. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Tim Query.
| Scholarship | Deadline | Award |
| Actuarial Foundation | Various | Various scholarships available |
| Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) Scholarship Program | Usually May 1 | $1,000 |
| Benedetti, Anita: Student Involvement Program | Usually December 1 | Expense-paid trip to RIMS Conference |
| Casualty Actuarial Society Trust (CAS)Scholarship | May 1 | $1,500 |
| Hedges, Bob: Undergraduate Student Award | Usually mid-May | Expense-paid trip to ARIA Conference |
| Insurance Mkt and Mgt Services Scholarship: 213.663.9851 | Paid trip to IMMS International Convention | |
| Insurance Scholarship Foundation of America (ISFA) Scholarships | Usually mid-February 1 | $500 to $5,000 |
| Motorists Insurance Group Cameron E. Williams Memorial Scholarship | March 10 | $2,000 scholarship |
| Public Risk Management Assoc. (PRIMA) Student Scholarship | Usually mid-February | $2,000 + paid trip to PRIMA Conference |
| Robinson, Angus Jr.: Memorial Scholarship Jackie Hayes: 203.977.8070 | Usually mid-December | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Self-Insurance Educational Foundation (SEIF) Scholarship | Spring? | $3,500 |
| Simpson, DW: Actuarial Science Scholarship | End of April and end of October | $1,000 |
| Spencer Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholars | Usually end of January | $5,000 |