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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 2010-2011 academic year. An applicant should demonstrate high scholastic achievement, strong interest in the casualty actuarial profession, mathematical aptitude, and communication skills. Eligible applicants must have sat for at least one exam by May 2010.

Preference will be given to applicants who have not yet won the CAS Trust Scholarship.

PROCEDURE
An application is considered complete when it includes:

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

Completed applications are due by May 3, 2010. Additional applications are available on the Casualty Actuarial Society. You will be notified of award decisions by July 15, 2010.

Click here to Download 2010 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 $2,000 scholarships to deserving students for the 2010-2011 academic year.

FURTHER INFORMATION List of previous CAS Trust Scholarship recipients

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