The John E. Lowes Insurance Education Fund is a charitable trust supporting Ontario residents pursuing post-secondary education in p&c insurance. The fund has been in operation since 1993 and offers up to four scholarships annually.
University of Calgary Information
Founded in 1966, University of Calgary is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Calgary (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Alberta. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Alberta, University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Calgary (UCalgary) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Canadian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Have had a permanent address in Ontario for no less than five years
- Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Be accepted into the final two years of the four-year Bachelor of Commerce degree program with the Insurance and Risk Management major at the University of Calgary, or the final two years of the four-year Bachelor of Business Administration degree program with the Insurance and Risk Management concentration at Wilfred Laurier University,
or
- Be accepted into a recognized, full-time property/casualty insurance program at Mohawk, Seneca, Conestoga, Fanshawe,
- Humber or Centennial College
- Be registered for a full course load in one of the above programs
- Maintain continuous full-time studies during the academic year
- Give a clear indication of their intent to pursue a career in Ontario in the property/casualty insurance industry or risk management field
- Scholarships are conditional upon recipients completing their current school year with grades consistent to prior years
Offered Benefits
Fanshawe, Mohawk, Conestoga, Seneca, Humber or Centennial College - $1, 500 (2)
Wilfrid Laurier University or University of Calgary - $2,500 (2)
Application Process
To apply, visit by Insurance Institute of Canada scholarship webpage
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