Depending on the availability of funds, and the academic performance of applicants, the UConn Actuarial Science Program awards approximately 20 scholarships annually. Applications are only accepted during the last two full weeks in May. Scholarships are awarded using the following criteria:

1. Academic Achievements: Provide your University of Connecticut cumulative grade point average through Spring 2024 and, if you have taken any of the courses listed, please provide the final grade you received. Also provide any other academic achievements. Note the minimum required GPA is 3.6.
2. Professional Achievements: Please list which actuarial exams you have passed and when you took them (e.g., Exam P, May 2023). Also list the company and date of any actuarial internship(s) (e.g., Travelers, Summer 2023). If you have accepted an internship offer for this coming summer, please list that information as well.
3. Community Service: Please describe services you provide or provided to your community or profession. For example, tutoring at the high schools in Hartford thorugh Math Motivators, big buddy in UAS, mentored freshmen who are majoring in actuarial science. Be sure to list the dates of your involvement.
4. Leadership Skills: Please give examples of leadership skills. For example,a chariperson in the UConn Actuarial Society (UAS), or a chairperson for SUBOG. Be sure to include the dates.

Note: Electronic applications will be accepted, but hard copy is strongly preferred. If you do send an electronic application, please list the subject line as 2024-25 Actuarial Scholarship Application. Email it to Andy Niedzielski.

Scholarship winners will be notified in June. Winners will be announced to the actuarial community when classes resume in the Fall. Please note that application information might be provided to some of our corporate sponsors who provide the financial support for your scholarship.