Gongaware Scholarship Information:

The Gongaware Scholarship is for students planning to major in insurance and risk management.

Important Deadlines:

Applications for the scholarship must be submitted by December 15.
Eligible students must be admitted to Indiana State University by December 1. Use the "Apply to Indiana State" button below

Here's what we offer:

• $9,000 per year scholarship
• $3,000 professional development account (may be used for study abroad and/or other leadership purposes)

Here's what you need:

To be eligible to apply, students must be admitted as an incoming freshman to Indiana State University. Qualified students must possess any one of the following three criteria:

• Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Achieve a ranking in the top 15 percent of their high school graduating class
• 1140 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 23 ACT

To view the rules and regulations governing this scholarship, see rules and regulations.

To apply for admission to Indiana State University, see apply.

Note on combining scholarships: Students who qualify for the Gongaware Scholarship may qualify for other awards. For details, see combining.

Candidates must also:

• Demonstrate leadership in high school and in the community
• Intend to prepare for a career in the insurance industry
• Participate in a scholar recruitment weekend if selected as a finalist

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Stand Head and Shoulders Above the Rest

The Gongaware Center for Insurance provides four-year scholarships for qualified, incoming Indiana State University freshmen who choose to pursue a career in insurance and risk management. The Gongaware Center recognized that the best entry-level positions in the industry are available to our graduates, especially if they distinguish themselves through knowledge, skills, leadership abilities and hands-on experiences.

Careers in Risk Management and Insurance

If you choose to study insurance and risk management at Indiana State, what are your options for a career? For Gongaware Scholars, the world is their oyster. Our scholars and alumni have chosen from a variety of careers, such as insurance broker, claims adjusters, actuaries, risk managers, underwriters, risk analysts, investment advisor, financial analyst and more.

All Scott College of Business students complete a solid business core of courses in addition to courses in in their selected major. Your coursework along with the exceptional activities designed specifically for Gongaware Scholars, as part of the Networks Professional Development program, will help ensure you are prepared for a wide variety of career options.

For More Information

• The Gongaware Center for Insurance
• Questions? Call us at 1-888-269-4460
• Other Business Scholarships