Scholarships

Big I Illinois and our industry partners offer scholarship opportunities for CSRs and agents looking to enhance their knowledge with designation programs, or to those new to the industry and just getting started.

CIC and CISR Scholarships

In remembrance of Big I Illinois Past President, Eugene Sberna, we are proud to offer scholarships for those students willing to take the necessary commitment of time, hard work and dedication to earn the CIC designation.

We also offer scholarships for those interested in pursuing their CISR designation.

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Choose Insurance Scholarship

The Choose Insurance Scholarship is for individuals new to the insurance industry, no matter the age! It includes Pre-Licensing Exam & Fee, New Hire Training, and Sales & Leadership Conference access.

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Diversity & Inclusion Scholarships

To invest in the future of the industry and create long-term opportunities for minorities considering a career in insurance, Big I Illinois offers a Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship that includes Pre-Licensing Exam & Fee, New Hire Training, and Sales & Leadership Conference access.

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1752 Club Scholarship

The Illinois 1752 Club offers scholarships to agents and agency personnel looking to enhance their knowledge with a CIC or CISR designation.

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CSR of the Year

Scholarships for High School Students

Ron Allen Scholarship Award

In honor of Ron Allen who was instrumental in growing the Chicago Chapter of the National African American Insurance Association, and to support the next generation of industry talent, NAAIA Chicago's Ron Allen Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the Chicagoland area.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 15

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NAAIA Scholarship

Will Cook Memorial Scholarship

The Illinois Farm Agents Council (FAC) created this annual scholarship award to honor the late Will Cook, who served as Marketing Representative for Frontier-Mt. Carrol Mutual. This scholarship is open to high school seniors pursuing a career in the agricultural/insurance field.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1

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FAC - Will Cook Memorial Scholarship

Insurance Careers Scholarship

Using funds preserved from the Roy and Harriett Robinson Scholarship and the Keith Payne Scholarship of the past, Big I Illinois is proud to present the Insurance Careers Scholarship Program. Annually, two students who plan to enroll in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, or other degrees with an interest in careers within the insurance industry will be selected.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: April 15

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Insurance Careers Scholarship