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XL Scholarship

Donor: XL Group

XL House

One Bermudiana Road

Hamilton HM 08

This is a full scholarship for a period of up to four years, to a Bermudian/PRC student qualified to proceed with, or currently enrolled in, undergraduate studies leading to a degree in insurance and/or related fields.  The scholarship will cover tuition, room and board, textbooks and two round-trip flights per academic year.


Specific Details

Award Type: Scholarship
Award Frequency: Yearly
Eligible Area(s) of Study: Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Information Technology, Insurance & RM
Education Level: Undergraduate
Awarded Amount: 0 BMD
Number of Awards Granted: 1
Years Award Can Be Held: 4 years
Application Deadline: 30 Apr 2012
Needs To Be Repaid: No
Contact Name: Selina Mouchette
Contact Phone: 294-7190

Eligibility Criteria

School must be accredited: Yes
GPA requirement: Minimum of 3.0
Nationality Requirement: Bermudian, PRC or eligible to acquire PRC
Must Have Attended School In Bermuda: Yes, 5 year(s)
Must Have Graduated from Bermuda High School: No
Must Be Accepted/Enrolled In Overseas Program:No
Employment Attached: Yes, potential
Age Restriction: No
Is the award restricted to a specific school or programme? No

Description

A full scholarship for a period of up to four years, to a Bermudian/PRC student qualified to proceed with, or currently enrolled in, undergraduate studies leading to a degree in insurance and/or related fields.  The scholarship will cover tuition, room and board, textbooks and two round-trip flights per academic year.

Other Requirements

  • Must be in graduating year of high school or have previously graduated from high school
  • outstanding scholastic ability
  • qualities of character, leadership, dedication to the community and fellowship
  • demonstrate abilities in cultural, athletic or other non-academic pursuits
  • willing to return to Bermuda on completion of studies
  • willing to work for XL for a minimum of two years on completion of studies, if XL should choose to make a job offer
  • must be Bermudian

Documents Required:

Please ensure the following documents are submitted.  An application will only be considered if all the required documentation is submitted by April 30th:

  • A cover letter of up to 750 words which should include why you are applying for the XL Scholarship, why you believe you would be a good candidate for the XL Scholarship, the career path you see for yourself and what attracts you the re/insurance industry
  • A full face photograph
  • A copy of your birth certificate
  • A copy of a certificate or other documents from the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs and Public Safety acceptable to the Committee demonstrating that the candidate is Bermudian
  • One letter of reference indicating five years of schooling in Bermuda
  • Two reference letters relating to the character of the candidate
  • A resume
  • Medical certificate showing that the candidate is in good health
  • Academic certificates and/or transcripts
  • Letter of acceptance or proof of study at an accredited tertiary institution (or interim status of application)

This scholarship is not currently accepting applications.