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CAS Trust Scholarship Program Application Instructions

Download 2009 CAS Trust Scholarship Program Application

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.

ELIGIBILITY

The CAS Trust Scholarship Program is available to U.S. or Canadian citizens, or those who have a permanent resident visa.

To be eligible, an applicant must be currently attending a U.S. or Canadian college or university as a full-time student and must be continuing as a full-time student at a U.S. or Canadian college or university for the 2009-2010 academic year. Incoming freshmen / first-year students are not eligible for the scholarship. An applicant must have demonstrated high scholastic achievement and strong interest in mathematics or a mathematics-related field.

Preference will be given to applicants who have not yet won the CAS Trust Scholarship. Applicants should demonstrate interest in the actuarial profession, mathematical aptitude and communication skills.

PROCEDURE

An application is considered complete when it includes:

1. The 4-page CAS Trust Scholarship application and attached essay.
2. The 2 nomination forms included in this application, preferably completed by instructors and/or advisors at your educational institution who know you well. Only 2 nomination forms will be considered.
3. A current official transcript.

Completed applications are due by May 1, 2009. Additional applications are available from the Casualty Actuarial Society and online at the Casualty Actuarial Society Web site. You will be notified of award decisions by July 15, 2009.

Download 2009 CAS Trust Scholarship Program Application

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit. The CAS Trust Scholarship Program will award up to three $1,500 scholarships to deserving students for the 2008-2009 academic year.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have questions or need more information, contact:

CAS Trust Scholarship Coordinator
Casualty Actuarial Society
4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 250
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 276-3100