SILA Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $1,250
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Apr 30, 2024

Between March 1-April 30, 2024 , the Securities and Insurance Licensing Association Foundation, Inc. (SILA Foundation, Inc.) is proud to offer the availability of twelve $1,250.00 scholarships to students focused on careers in the insurance and securities industry for use at any accredited post-secondary college or university within the continental United States.

Requirements

The Securities and Insurance Licensing Association Foundation, Inc. (SILA Foundation) is proud to announce the availability of twelve (12) $1,250 scholarships to students focused on careers in the insurance and securities industry for use at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Post-graduate studies applicable.

Applicant Requirements

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better
  • Be enrolled in one of the following areas of study:
    1. Insurance/Compliance/Risk Management
    2. Financial Advisor/Financial Planner/Broker/Stock Trader
    3. Finance/Accounting/Actuarial Science
    4. General Business
    5. Business Administration
    6. Business Information
    7. Business/Management Information Systems
    8. Law/Paralegal
    9. Information Technology
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours at an accredited post-secondary school OR
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) credit hours at an accredited post-secondary school AND employed part-time working at least 20-hours weekly OR
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours at an accredited post-secondary school AND employed full-time working at least 32-hours weekly

Additional Requirements

  • A completed and electronically signed SILA Foundation Scholarship Application (submissions only accepted between March 1-April 30, 2024)
  • A copy of a scholastic transcript that proves the academic requirement
    • Note: If you are a high school graduating senior please provide a copy of your high school transcript. If selected, you MUST provide a copy of your upcoming fall enrollment schedule from your college/university before we can release the funds.
  • A letter of reference
  • Employment verification letter if applying for consideration as a full-time employee

Note: If you fail to provide all required documentation at the time of application, your application will not be considered. If you request a copy of your transcript to be sent directly to us from your college/university, please upload the receipt from your request.

What you need to know

  • Applications are accepted from March 1 through April 30 in 2024
  • Scholarships are awarded for the upcoming school year
  • Recipients are awarded based on the substance and value of the application information provided
  • Applications are evaluated and approved by the SILA Foundation
  • If chosen as a scholarship recipient, proof of citizenship or permanent residency is required (i.e. copy of US Passport, or birth certificate, or state issued driver’s license, or USCIS Permanent Resident Card)
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