Surety and Fidelity Industry Intern and Scholarship Program

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America

Award: $5,000

Deadline: Aug 16, 2026

To encourage college students to consider the surety and fidelity industry as a career of choice. Qualifications: Applicants must be underrepresented student - for the purposes of this program, the SFAA foundation defines underrepresented as those of African American/black, native American/Alaskan native, Asian/pacific islander or Hispanic ethnic origin, as well as women, disabled students, veterans and those who identify as members of the LGBTQ community; must enrollment in an accredited institution as a full-time student (12 semester hours or equivalent); completion of the sophomore year of undergraduate studies, including at least six semester hours in a major field; a declared major in business, finance, economics, accounting or insurance/risk management; must have minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; must completion of a six-week (minimum) paid internship with an SFAA member company in the summer prior to the application deadline. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the board of trustees. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include transcript(s); personal essay. Focus: Accounting; Business; Finance; Insurance and insurance-related fields; Management.

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