Most students should apply for Risk Management & Insurance scholarships by using the College of Business scholarship application form.  Applications are generally accepted online in January and may be completed by visiting the COB scholarship page. Contact Dr. Karen Epermanis in the Brantley Center if you have questions. 

Incoming freshmen may apply for Risk Management and Insurance scholarships through the applications provided by the Office of Admissions.  Some scholarships are specifically reserved for incoming freshmen desiring to major in Risk Management & Insurance.  Be sure to note on your application that you are interested in applying for Risk Management & Insurance scholarships. 

Occasionally scholarships become available during the academic year.  Any student who has missed the most recent application deadline should notify the Brantley Center.  Additionally, the Brantley Center coordinates with national organizations who often offer scholarships through a separate application process.  These scholarships typically involve a national application competition;  we obviously encourage our students to participate in such competitions. 

All scholarships are restricted to students majoring in Risk Management & Insurance.  Many require that students will be juniors or seniors when they receive the scholarship.  Some are restricted to incoming freshmen.  Most scholarships are renewable, but require that students re-apply each year. 

Obviously, grades are important as scholarships are competitive; however many donors have specified that equal and sometimes greater weight should be given to extracurricular actiivies and career objectives.  Specifically, involvement in the Risk Management & Insurance Society is very important. 

Thirteen scholarships are available. A complete list with details is available here.

The Brantley Center coordinates with several national organizations which sponsor national competitions for scholarships.  These scholarships often impose additional restrictions and require a separate application process. Additional information and an application for the following scholarships can be obtained from the Brantley Center. 

• Risk & Insurance Management Society Spencer Foundation 
• Foundation for Agency Management Excellence (FAME)
• National Association of Surplus Lines Offices

2009-2010

NC Surplus Lines Association High Performers Scholarship awarded by Karen Epermanis (right) to Michael Angolia of Greenville, Matt Suttoni of Charlotte, Peter Rowe of Hickory , Jesse Whitaker of Hillsborough , Peter Curnin of Alpharetta, GA and Anna Romano of Boone (from left to right).

Independent Insurance Agents of Charlotte Mecklenburg Scholarship awarded Robin Price (center) to senior RMI majors JR Heyman (left) of Charlotte and Colton Woods (right) of Franklin.

FAME Scholarship awarded by Wade Reece (right) to senior Andrew Chapin (left) of Hickory.

Charlotte Chapter of the CPUC Society Scholarship awarded by Steve Montgomery (second from left) to Michael Angolia of Greenville, Sarah Smith of Cary and Matt Suttoni of Charlotte (from left to right).