04.17.08
More than $61,000 in Scholarships Available to InVEST Students

Based on the success of the silent and live auctions, InVEST will award more than $61,000 in scholarships this spring to high school and college students currently taking an InVEST class and who plan to pursue a major in insurance, risk management, actuarial science or business.

The silent auction raised more than $34,000, while the live auction generated $11,500. Those funds, added to the $15,156 of direct general contributions, equal a grand total of more than $61,000 toward InVEST scholarships!

This year, for the first time, scholarships will also be awarded to students who have chosen to go directly from the classroom to a career in the insurance industry. This means students not transitioning to a two or four-year college are eligible for scholarships that would assist them with licensing, IIA courses, CIC or ACSR. Students must still complete the application process and be current students in an InVEST class. As is the case with all scholarships, InVEST will distribute dollars directly to the educational institution or administrator.

Agents involved in the program are encouraged to rally students to compete for a national InVEST scholarship.  Click here to learn more about eligibility and requirements. Applications and essay entries must be received by tomorrow, so don’t delay!

Another exciting contest approaching is the DACH and Teacher of the Year awards. We strongly encourage you to nominate your teachers and liaisons for these awards. Submissions are due April 18, 2008. Please  click here for more information.

For more information on InVEST, visit www.independentagent.com and click “InVEST” or contact Amber Williamson at 703-706-5425; amber.williamson@iiaba.net.

A 501(c)3 educational trust, InVEST introduces high school and community college students to insurance and the more than 350 diverse careers available within the industry giving students a new outlook on the future. The program offers insurance agencies, brokers and carriers a diverse and talented group of entry-level recruits.