Risk management is a cornerstone of insurance, helping individuals and businesses anticipate, plan for, and minimize potential losses. By focusing on loss control, risk management reduces both the likelihood and severity of incidents, protecting livelihoods and strengthening organizations.
Professionals in this field must be strategic, detail-oriented, and thoughtful—able to analyze exposures, design practical controls, and communicate clear guidance so clients can build resilient, long-term plans.
This scholarship supports high school seniors who are preparing for careers in risk management. Eligible applicants must attend school in Cabarrus, Rowan, or Iredell County, North Carolina, and intend to pursue a four-year degree in risk management.
To apply, submit a few sentences explaining why you have chosen to pursue a college program in risk management.
Why did you decide to study risk management?
The application deadline is Jul 22, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 23, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 23, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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