BFIS Intro-To-Insurance Summer Intern Program
Donor: Bermuda Foundation For Insurance Studies
Office Location
First Floor, Cedarpark Centre, 48 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton.
Postal Address
P.O. Box HM 2454, Hamilton HM JX, Bermuda.
Tel: 295-1266
Fax: 295-5876
Web: www.bfis.bm
Facebook: BFIS | Bermuda Foundation For Insurance Studies
Bermuda Registered Charity #440
BFIS was established by Bermuda's insurance industry to provide Bermudian students with opportunities to gain the education and training necessary to enter and forge a career in the insurance industry.
Document requirements
| Essay |
| Transcripts |
| Proof of Bermudian or PRC Status |
| List of any insurance courses taken. |
| Head and shoulders photo |
Specific Details
| Award Type: | Internship |
| Award Frequency: | Annually |
| Eligible Area(s) of Study: | Accounting, Business, Insurance & RM, Legal Studies, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Actuarial Science |
| Education Level: | Undergraduate |
| Awarded Amount: | 0 BMD |
| Number of Awards Granted: | 12 |
| Years Award Can Be Held: | N/A |
| Application Deadline: | 30 Mar 2012 |
| Needs To Be Repaid: | No |
| Contact Name: | Jane Bielby |
| Contact Phone: | 295-1266 |
| Website: | www.bfis.bm |
Eligibility Criteria
| School must be accredited: | No |
| GPA requirement: | Minimum of 3.0
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| Nationality Requirement: | Bermudian, PRC or eligible to acquire PRC |
| Must Have Attended School In Bermuda: | No |
| Must Have Graduated from Bermuda High School: | No |
| Must Be Accepted/Enrolled In Overseas Program: | Yes |
| Employment Attached: | No |
| Age Restriction: | No |
| Is the award restricted to a specific school or programme? | No |
Description
Open to students who are in their JUNIOR or SENIOR year at time of application and who are interested in entering Bermuda's insurance industry.
BERMUDA INTERN PROGRAMME
May 21 - June 8, 2012
Structured 3-week programme in which 4 Bermudian students together with 2 students from Illinois State University’s Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services learn every aspect of Bermuda's insurance market.
CHICAGO INTERN PROGRAMME
July 9 - 20, 2012
Structured 2-week programme in which 4 Bermudian students will be hosted by industry partners and Katie School alumni in Chicago to learn all about the Chicago insurance market and gain valuable overseas experience.
ATLANTA INTERN PROGRAMME - NEW in 2012
July 9 - 20, 2012
Structured 2-week programme in which 4 Bermudian students will be hosted by industry partners to learn all about the Atlanta insurance market and gain valuable overseas experience.
LONDON INTERN PROGRAMME - Cancelled for 2012 - will be reinstated in 2013.
Structured 2-week programme in which 4 Bermudian students will be hosted by industry partners in London to learn all about the London insurance market and gain valuable overseas experience.
Other Requirements
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. ESSAY – In 400 words, tell us why are you interested in participating in the programme, and which location is your first choice and why?
2. INSURANCE KNOWLEDGE - List any insurance courses you have taken. Students who have not taken any insurance courses, will be required to take the Insurance Essentials Program (American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters) which requires 4-6 hours of online study. BFIS will refund the cost for chosen interns.
3. Most recent grades certificate.
4. Proof of Bermudian or PRC status.
5. Head and shoulders photograph suitable for use in intern information for hosting companies.
This scholarship is not currently accepting applications.
