The Actuarial Foundation, The International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA), the Organization of Latinx Actuaries (OLA), the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA) and the South Asian Network of Actuaries (SANA) ensures the future of the actuarial profession through its scholarships and reimbursement programs. Recipients of Foundation scholarships are selected by representatives of the actuarial profession, who may one day be their peers. So, not only are these scholarships a means to offset the cost of education, but they also serve as a prestigious recognition by a highly rated profession.
The Actuarial Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to the following Corporate & Foundation Supporters who generously support this program.
Applications Are Now Open
SAGAA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries) furthers its mission by awarding scholarships to LGBTQ+ actuarial students, and their active allies, attending a US, Canadian, or West Indies college or university. Applications will be evaluated on various criteria including, but not limited to: need, actuarial exams, college GPA, commitment to pursuing the actuarial profession (e.g., actuarial coursework, exams, and internships), and extracurricular experience (actuarial and LGBTQ), especially in leadership.
For scholarship applicants who are also interested in summer internships or full-time jobs, resumes will be forwarded to our sponsoring employers who are passionate about hiring LGBTQ+ actuarial students. They will reach out for potential interviews.
The SANA Scholarship Program provides scholarships for actuarial candidates who are interested in pursuing actuarial careers. The scholarship program is available to students around the world.
Requirements:
- Must have intention to pursue an actuarial credential that will serve to prepare the student for an actuarial career;
- Must have a GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.
Additional Judging Criteria:
- A demonstration of interest in and a familiarity with the actuarial profession
- Proficient communication skills
- Evidence of determination and self-motivation
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum math score of 600 or the ACT Assessment with a minimum math score of 28, or equivalent testing results for students outside of the USA
- Attempting (or already passed) an actuarial exam
Award amount: Registration for one preliminary actuarial exam through the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society + six months of full access to the Coaching Actuaries seminar for the selected exam.
Note: Any officers, board members, or SANA Scholarship Committee members, or immediate relatives or employees of officers, board members or SANA Scholarship Committee members are not eligible.