The Risk Institute
Student Resources
The Risk Institute is an advocate for students interested in the risk industry. We offer students the ability to get more involved by volunteering for events, advertising scholarships, and promoting student organizations.
Student Scholarships
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Risk Management Association (RMA)
Undergraduate Scholarships
Amount: $2,000 to $8,000
Eligible: Rising juniors and seniors
Scholarship deadline: March 31, 2022 -
The Institutes CPCU Society NextGen Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Eligible: Undergraduate students
Deadline: Will open again in late 2022. -
The Actuarial Foundation
Actuarial & Actuarial Diversity Scholarships
Amount: $1,000 - 4,000
Application deadline: March 31, 2022 - Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA)
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Spencer Educational Foundation
Undergraduate Scholarships
Amount: $5,000 to $10,000
Deadline: January 31, 2023 -
Graduate / Master's Scholarships
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Student Organizations
Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) Alpha Chapter
Gamma Iota Sigma was founded at The Ohio State University in 1966. GIS is a professional business fraternity that specifically focuses on Insurance, Finance, Risk Management, and Actuarial Science. We meet weekly at Chapter, host industry speakers, attend professional workshops, volunteer in Columbus, bond at social events, assist The Ohio State University Risk Institute, and attend Gamma Iota Sigma Grand Chapter events.
Learn more about GIS Alpha Chapter at OSU
Lean more about GIS National here
Professional Organizations
Risk Management Association (RMA)
If you are a full-time student enrolled in a major related to banking, business, management, administration, finance, economics, or accounting, the Risk Management Association offers free membership for students who want to position yourself as a strong candidate for a career in the financial services industry. There is a local chapter in Columbus that is engaged with The Risk Institute. Be sure to check out the Risk Management Association Student Resource Center for information on joining and other scholarships and resources.
Risk Management Society (RIMS)
Gain access to the membership and resources of one of the world's largest risk management professional associations. Membership is $25 per year and offers risk students opportunities to build relationships, find jobs, connect with the industry and supplement their education. Registration information can be found here.
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