Florida Surplus Lines Association Founding Scholarship for USF School of Risk Management and Insurance

Florida Surplus Lines Association Founding Scholarship for USF School of Risk Management and Insurance

Funder: Florida Surplus Lines Association (FSLA)

Status: Active endowed scholarship established August 2021

Geographic Scope: Florida (University of South Florida, Tampa/St. Petersburg area)

Award Amount: $1,000 annual scholarship funded by a $30,000 endowment

Focus Areas

• Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) education
• Supporting students in the excess and surplus lines industry

Eligibility

• Full-time or part-time students in the Risk Management and Insurance program at the University of South Florida (USF) School of Risk Management and Insurance
• Selection based on merit and financial need

Key Features

• FSLA is the first solely endowed scholarship donor for the USF School of RMI
• FSLA board members serve on the USF School of RMI advisory board
• Scholarship designed to support education and introduce students to career opportunities in the surplus lines industry
• Includes mentoring and internship opportunities through FSLA advisory board participation

Background

FSLA made this $30,000 endowment commitment to support the growing Risk Management and Insurance program at USF. The surplus lines market has more than doubled over the last 20 years, and FSLA seeks to attract diverse talent for critical risk management challenges requiring customized solutions.

Contact Information

FSLA Main Office:
• Phone: 850.224.0711
• Address: 325 John Knox Rd Bldg L Ste 103, Tallahassee, FL 32303

For USF RMI Program Information:

Website: www.usf.edu/business/schools/risk-management-insurance/

Director: Dr. Steven Miller, USF School of Risk Management and Insurance