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The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is accepting applications for the 2023 CAS Trust Scholarship Program Application. 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.The CAS Trust Scholarship Program will award up to eight scholarships to deserving students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholarships will range from $2,500 (4 Awards) to $5,000 (4 Awards). Completed applications are due by January 31, 2023. Winners will …
The Foundation of Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance promotes and advances women in accounting and finance by cultivating relationships, securing contributions, and providing scholarships for education and career development. The Foundation aims to ensure women will have the tools and resources to achieve every career success they desire. The Foundation offers both Undergraduate and Master’s Scholarships, and you do not need to be a member to apply.
Access the application here. Applications are due April 1, 2023. The Foundation also …
The Robert D. Shapiro Memorial Scholarship Fund for Actuarial Excellence (Fund) was established in 2021 with funding from the friends and family of Robert D. Shapiro in his memory. The Fund is intended to support inclusion, equity, and diversity in the actuarial profession by providing an annual scholarship award for rising third and fourth-year undergraduate college students who have already made the decision to pursue an actuarial career. Eligible students must be a U.S. citizen studying in an accredited U.S. …
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In this article, author Maggie details her experience switching from a role in marketing to becoming a data scientist in product analytics. She discusses her top tips for breaking into the data analytics industry, including how to network, what to expect during interviews, and the technical and soft skills she needed to learn to be successful. Read the article here.
Accounting students have many scholarship opportunities to help offset the cost of college. This 2021 guide from Top Accounting Degrees lists 30 accounting scholarships for undergraduate students, including eligibility and a link to each application. While awards vary in amount, competitiveness, and application requirements, there are opportunities for everyone!
There are a wide range of exciting career opportunities in the technology space. This article by Indeed breaks down the top 10 jobs in tech, including primary responsibilities, educational requirements, and national average salary for each role. The article also includes additional profiles for over 30 other tech jobs.
Cost accountants work with internal data to track and manage a business’ expenditures. Their goal is to help improve financial plans and decisions, devising cost-effective solutions for inefficiency problems. Want to learn more about the responsibilities, key skills, and career outlook information for cost accountants? Check out this comprehensive career overview guide from Accounting.com.
Risk Management and Insurance students are at the heart of everything Spencer does. Spencer awards Undergraduate, Graduate, and Ph.D. scholarships to students studying at institutions in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, as well as part-time Graduate scholarships to Risk Management & Insurance professionals continuing their education. For more information, go HERE.
Undergraduate Scholarships:
2023 Application Deadline: January 31, 2023
Scholarship awardees are typically notified at the end of April.
Undergraduate Spencer scholarships are awarded in the amount of $5,000, …
