FSU Scholarship - Windstorm Insurance Network Endowed Scholarship Fund

Geographic Scope: Florida (Florida State University)

Focus Area: Education in Risk Management and insurance industry

The Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. funds an annual legacy endowment scholarship at Florida State University's School of Business/Department of Risk Management. Scholarships are typically funded in late fall for the Spring semester.

Eligibility

• Institution: Florida State University (FSU), College of Business, Department of Risk Management
• Student Level: Both graduate and undergraduate students
• Major: Risk Management
• Academic Standing: Minimum 2.5 GPA, in good standing with the College of Business
• Preference: Given to dependents of WIND members

Selection Criteria

• Financial need is considered
• Greater consideration given to:
  • Scholarship and academic achievement
  • Leadership
  • Character
  • Community service
• Preference to dependents of WIND members

Obligations

• All recipients must write to WIND acknowledging the award

Contact Information

• Address: 2800 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 210, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 804-905-WIND (9463)
• Email: info@windnetwork.com

Background

WIND is a professional member association and annual conference founded in 1999 to offer education and industry insight for the property/windstorm insurance claims industry.

Application Process

1. Contact: Reach out to the Dean's office at the FSU School of Business/Department of Risk Management
2. Deadline: Application deadline is in March for the following academic year
3. Notification: Recipients are typically notified and scholarships funded in late fall for Spring semester

Required Materials

• Student must be currently enrolled in FSU's College of Business, Department of Risk Management
• Demonstration of eligibility requirements (2.5+ GPA, good academic standing)
• Application submission to FSU Dean's office (specific form not detailed)