Application Deadline: December 1

Students must submit their application and financial aid form either by email to Debbie Babcock or turned in to the Katie School office in room 432 of the COB.

2011 - 2012 Scholarship Program


The Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services is pleased to announce its 2011-12 Scholarship Program with the generous support of donors from the insurance and financial services industry.  Scholarships ranging from $500 up to $5,000 are available to motivated applicants who pursue the study of Insurance at Illinois State University. The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider many factors including:


*Insurance Major/Minor                             *Gamma Iota Sigma Involvement
*Essay Quality                                           *Insurance Industry Involvement
*GPA                                                         *Katie School Events Involvement
*Community/Campus Involvement             *Internship/Work Experience
*Leadership Experiences                           *Classroom Participation
*Interview Score                                         *License/Designations/Professional Exams  


In addition, the Katie School, in conjunction with COBEC (College of Business Executive Council), developed the following criteria to consider in assessing character.

  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity

The definitions and assessment criteria for character to be considered may be found by clicking here.
As part of this assessment, students must agree to authorize a release of the student judicial record to the Director of the Katie School.  Please submit the authorization form when applying which may be found by clicking here.           
Please complete the application to be turned in to the Katie School, SFHB 432.                              

      

Approximate Timeline for 2011/2012 Katie School Scholarships

2011

Dec 9

Application Deadline

2012

Jan 10

Initial Screening of Applications

Jan 30 - Feb 10

Interviews with Applicants

Mar 12 - Mar 23

Notification of Applicants of Scholarship Decisions

April 6

Scholarship Awards Dinner

 

Applications are available in the Katie School office in 432 SFH.
Everyone who studies Insurance at Illinois State University is encouraged to apply!