Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship

Deadline: 07/11/2019

The Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Basil L. and Monica G. Virtue by their son-in-law, S. Michael McLaughlin, FSA, MAAA, an actuary who graduated from UWI. The scholarship is intended to be an annual award to University of the West Indies (UWI) actuarial student(s) who demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment, leadership qualities and commitment to becoming an actuary.

Qualifications include:
• Must be an undergraduate student entering their second or third year at the University of the West Indies
• Must be enrolled in UWI’s actuarial science program
• Must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent

Donor

The Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship

Award

$2,000 - student entering second year of studies; $3,000 - student entering third year of studies. $1,000 floating scholarship.

Supplemental Questions

1. Have you received other funding (U.S. or Jamaican dollars) to help with your university expenses?
2. If yes, please describe:
3. Are you enrolled in the UWI Actuarial Science Program?
4. If yes, is this your first or second year in the program?
5. Please include a one or two page personal essay to include responses to the following; Why do you want to be an actuary; what are the qualifications and abilities that have helped you succeed in college and will help you succeed in an actuarial career; what extracurricular activities have you enjoyed most; have you participated in or had any leadership roles and how will these experiences help you in your career and your life in general
6. Please list the name and email address of a professor (preferred) or advisor who will provide a letter of recommendation supporting your academic achievement, leadership, and communication skills.PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR LETTER MUST BE SIGNED.
7. Please list the name and email address of an individual that will provide a personal letter of reference on your behalf. (Please do not use a family member or close family friend. This person can be a employer, a coach, clergy or community member). PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR LETTER MUST BE SIGNED.