University of Michigan Scholarships and Awards

Marc Altschull Actuarial Award

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Requirements:

Have declared a major in Actuarial Mathematics
Have 90 or more cumulative credits towards an undergraduate degree
Have completed at least one actuarial or related internship
Have an overall GPA of 3.7 or better
Have passed at least two actuarial exams given by either the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society
Be a US citizen or Permanent Resident
Be enrolled as an out-of-state student
Not have previously received this award

Otto C. Richter Memorial Prize

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Requirements:

Be a graduating senior
Be currently majoring in Actuarial Mathematics
Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
Have passed at least one actuarial exam

Thomas S. Solomon Actuarial Award

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Requirements:

Have declared Actuarial Math as your major
Have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better
Have passed at least two actuarial exams given by either the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society

Irving S. Wolfson Award

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Requirements:

Majoring in Actuarial Mathematics
GPA of 3.5 or above
Have at least one term remaining for your undergraduate degree
Have shown actuarial achievement through academia, employment, and/or extra-curricular activity

D.W. Simpson Actuarial Award

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Requirements:

Entering senior year of undergraduate study in Actuarial Mathematics
Have GPA of 3.4 or better in Actuarial Math and overall GPA of 3.0 or better
Have passed at least one actuarial exam
Eligible to work in the United States full time for any employer without requiring employer sponsorship

Natarajan Family Award

Deadline: March 11, 2024

Requirements:

Majoring in Actuarial Mathematics
GPA of 3.5 or above
Have shown promise of future leadership
Priority given to students on SAM Board

David G. Hartman Actuarial Scholarship

Deadline: May 5, 2024

Requirements:

Has at least one more academic year to complete an undergraduate degree
Has already declared Actuarial Mathematics as their major
Is either majoring or minoring in Business Administration
Is pursuing a career as a casualty actuary
Has a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Has passed at least one actuarial exam
Is a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Submits two essays

Margaret S. Huntington Prize in Actuarial Outreach

Deadline: March 9, 2025

Requirements:

Have freshman or sophomore standing
Be, at most, in your second term of residence
Have earned a grade of "A-" or better in one of the following courses: MATH 115, 116, 156, 175, or 185, OR
Have earned a grade of "B" or better in MATH 205, 215, 217, 285, 295, 424, or 425
Not have declared Actuarial Math as your major already

M.S. Keeler Department of Mathematics Merit Scholarships

Deadline:

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Margaret S Huntington Prize in Actuarial Outreach

Deadline:

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Virginia McCulloh Scholarship

Deadline:

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Dept of Mathematics Emergency Scholarship

Deadline: None, on a rolling basis

Requirements:

Current UM undergrad majoring in mathematics
Enrolled in the current term for 12+ credits
Have 4 or less terms left to complete your math degree
Have experienced an emergency situation which has impacted your financial stability
Demonstrate substantial financial need

Additional Scholarships

The Actuarial Foundation

Deadline: Various Deadlines

Requirements:

Mostly for full-time undergrad students
Includes scholarships through the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) and the Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA)!
Various requirements depending on the scholarship

Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 14, 2025

Requirements:

Be current college undergraduate with a minimum sophomore standing
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States (U.S.) for the entire upcoming academic year
Must have successfully completed at least two actuarial exams
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

Spencer Educational Foundation Undergrad Scholarship

Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025

Requirements:

Seeking a career in Risk Management, Insurance, and/or Actuarial Science
Enrolled at an accredited college/university for at least one full academic year (two semesters)
Must be physically studying in the United States or Canada
Preferred: Majoring/minoring in Risk Management/Insurance or a related field of study (e.g., actuarial science)
Preferred: Relevant work/internship experience and leadership skills

CAS Trust Scholarship

Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025

Requirements:

Must be currently attending a college or university as a full-time student and continue as a full-time student for the 2025-2026 academic year
Must have sat for at least one actuarial exam by March 31, 2025
Must be a member of CAS Student Central (free to sign up!).

The Ezra Penland Actuarial Scholarship

Deadline:

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Curtis E. Huntington Memorial Scholarship

Deadline:

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Hickman Scholars Program

Deadline:

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Midwestern Actuarial Forum (MAF) Scholarship

Deadline:

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