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Council Foundation Scholarship Program

THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

$420,000 total awarded to 80+ interns

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Council Foundation Scholarship Program

Funder: The Council Foundation (501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization)

Purpose: Support future insurance leaders with scholarships for standout interns nominated by Council member firms to grow talent pipelines. Addresses the insurance talent gap.

Geographic Scope: United States (Council member firms)

Focus Areas:

  • Insurance industry talent development

  • Supporting interns pursuing careers in commercial insurance brokerage
  • Eligibility:

  • Top-performing interns at Council member firms

  • Nominated by Council member firms
  • Award Amount: Approximately $5,250 per intern ($420,000 awarded to 80+ interns in recent cycle)

    Contact Information:

  • Brittany Thune Lindberg, Vice President, Development

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 202.662.4304

  • The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers

  • 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 750

  • Washington, DC 20004

  • Phone: 202.783.4400

  • Fax: 202.783.4410
  • Status: Active program - $420,000 in scholarships awarded to 80+ interns in 2026

    Tax Information: Tax Identification # 52-1811691

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Nomination-Based: Interns are nominated by Council member firms, not self-nominated.

    Steps:
    1. Council member firms identify top-performing interns
    2. Member firms submit nominations for scholarship consideration
    3. Council Foundation reviews nominations
    4. Scholarships awarded to selected interns

    Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and detailed nomination procedures not provided in available documentation.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-development

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