Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) Scholarships
Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) Scholarships
General Information
Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) is inviting applications for various Scholarships for the year 2019. The Insurance Accounting & Systems Association, Inc. (IASA) is a non-profit, education association that strives to enhance the knowledge of insurance industry professionals, and participants from similar organizations closely allied with the insurance industry by facilitating the exchange of ideas and information.
The IASA Scholarshipwas established in 2009 to provide scholarships to students preparing for a career in the insurance industry. Scholarships are awarded to individuals at a sophomore level or above who are enrolled in a US based four-year college or university with an insurance programor who are preparing to pursue a career in insurance. Students should be working toward a degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Finance, Information Technology, or Risk Management.
The goal for the 2019 Scholarship Program is to award over $15,000 in scholarships with the scholarship dollars being awarded based on number of applications and overall need. The scholarship amounts will range from $1,000 to $2,500. IASA awards three named scholarships: the Walt Mason Scholarship, the Morty Mann Scholarship, and the Joe Pomilia Scholarship.
Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) Scholarships
Awards
Walt Mason Scholarship ($2,500):
The IASA Walt Mason Scholarship Award value is $2,500 and will be presented to the individual who has not only excelled in coursework but has displayed the same commitment to active volunteerism.
Morty Mann Scholarship ($2,500):
The IASA Morty Mann Scholarship Award value is $2,500 and will be presented to the individual who has not only excelled in coursework, but displayed the same commitment to active volunteerism, particularly within his or her community.
Joe Pomilia Scholarship ($2,500):
The Joe Pomilia Scholarship Award value is $2,500 and will be presented to an individual who has not only excelled in coursework, but displayed a passionate desire to better the insurance industry.
The scholarship will be paid directly to the educational institution where the award recipient is enrolled or has been accepted to attend. Payment will be made no later than 09/01/2019.
Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) Scholarships
Eligibility
To be eligible for one of the IASA scholarships, applicantsmust meet the following requirements:
Current and former IASA members and their immediate family members are eligible to apply for this scholarship so long as the aforementioned eligibility requirements are met. Members of IASA Scholarship Selection Committee and their immediate families are not eligible.
Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) Scholarships
Application Fees
Application fee information is not available.
Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) Scholarships
Application Procedure
Check the application details, here - 2019 Scholarship Application.
Applications will be accepted from November 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019. Applications must be postmarked or date stamped by February 28,2019 to be considered. Only the first 200 applications will be considered by the IASA Scholarship Selection Committee. Once the first 200 applications have been received, a notice will be posted on the IASA website and the application acceptance process will be closed regardless of whether the deadline date has been reached.
For further details, please check :
https://www.iasa.org/scholarship
Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) Scholarships
Selection Process
The selection process involves an initial screening of applications to ensure that the application has been completed in full, and all instructions have been followed by the applicant. Failure to complete all required sections of the application, and follow instructions will result in disqualification of the application. Applications that meet all of the submission requirements will then be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The IASA Scholarship Committee is a subcommittee of the IASA Industry Relations Committee. Applicants will be notified of the Scholarship Selection Committeeâs decision by email on or before June 1, 2019.
Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) Scholarships
Important Dates
| Summary | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form available on the IASA Web site | Nov,01 2017 |
| Last date to apply | Feb,28 2018 |
| Application Review Process | Mar,01 2018 |
| Scholarship recipient(s) selected and winner(s) notified | May,17 2018 |
| Public announcement of scholarship recipient(s) and notification to all candidates by | Jun,05 2018 |
Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) Scholarships
Other Information
Contact
For additional information on the IASA Scholarship Program, please contact Karen Furtado, kfurtado@strategymeetsaction.com or Sheila White-Smith, [email protected].