Robert D. Shapiro Memorial Scholarship Fund for Actuarial Excellence
Honoring the Life and Work of Robert D. Shapiro
The Robert D. Shapiro Memorial Scholarship Fund for Actuarial Excellence (Fund) was established in 2021 with funding from the friends and family Robert D. Shapiro in his memory. The Fund is intended to support inclusion, equity and diversity in the actuarial profession by providing an annual scholarship award for rising third and fourth-year undergraduate college students who have already made the decision to pursue an actuarial career.
Each year, 3-5 students will receive a $12,500 scholarship award, dependent upon the amount of funds available and the quality of applicants.
Important Dates for the Robert D. Shapiro Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applications Open
Application Deadline
Award Announcement
This award cycle covers the 2023-2024 school year period
Am I eligible?
Students must:
- Be a U.S. citizen studying at a U.S. accredited educational institution
- Be entering their third or fourth year of undergraduate study
- Be pursuing a career in the actuarial profession
- Have successfully completed two actuarial exams
4 Steps to Apply for a Scholarship from The Actuarial Foundation
Applying for the Robert D. Shapiro Memorial Scholarship Fund is easy. Follow the steps below to get started.
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Read the scholarship description carefully.
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