Scholarships

This year, through the generosity of several MAIA-affiliated groups (MI Future, YAC and Local Associations), 12 scholarships worth a total of $12,000 are currently available to those seeking a career in the independent agency system. There are also other scholarships offered by insurance and risk management organizations; you may visit their websites for more information. See the list below.

This year's Scholarships:

PLEASE NOTE:
You may apply for more than one scholarship as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. There is only one application for all of the scholarships listed below. You must write in the name of the scholarship(s) you are applying for on your application.

Use this Application for all scholarships other than the Shawn Brown Scholarship

 

For a fill-in PDF version of the MI Future Generic Scholarship App, click here.

For more information, you may contact Wayne Joubert at (800)589-6501 or wjoubert@michagent.org. 

MI Future Undergraduate Insurance Scholarships: $1,000
(2 available) $500 (3 available)

Awarded: Annually by the MI Future Board

Application Deadline: January 07, 2012

Grange Insurance Memorial Scholarship: $1,000
(In honor of Grange Insurance's  high level of commitment and support to the foundation.)

Awarded: Annually by the MI Future Board

Application Deadline: January 07, 2012

Macomb County Local Association Insurance
Scholarship:
$500 (3 available)
Awarded by the MI Future Board on behalf of the Macomb County Agents Association.

Application Deadline: January 07, 2012

Oakland County Local Association Insurance
Scholarships:
$1,500 (2 available)
Awarded by the MI Future Board on behalf of the Oakland County Agents Association with primary consideration to Oakland County residents.

Application Deadline: January 07, 2012

West Michigan Association of Insurance Agents Scholarships: $1,000
Awarded by the MI Future Board on behalf of the West Michigan Association of Insurance Agents with primary consideration to students in West Michigan.

Application Deadline: January 07, 2012

PLEASE NOTE:
You may apply for more than one scholarship as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. There is only one application for all of the scholarships listed above. You must indicate for which scholarship(s) you are applying.

For more information, you may contact Wayne Joubert at (800)589-6501 or wjoubert@michagent.org.

Shawn Brown Scholarship: $2,000
Awarded: Annually by the Young Agents Council (YAC) and MI Future

 Criteria:

  • Be studying for a career in the independent agency system (does not have to be in an insurance-specific curriculum).
  • Plan to pursue a career in the independent agency system after graduation (preference is given to those who plan to seek employment within the independent agency system).
  • Must be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year with at least one full year of undergraduate school remaining.


Among additional criteria used to evaluate scholarship submissions are grade point average, course work, career goals, extracurricular activities, references, sponsoring agencies and cover letter.

Application Deadline: January 13, 2012.

Shawn Brown Scholarship Application

For a fill-in MS WORD version of the Shawn Brown Scholarship App, click here. For more information, you may contact Mary at (800)589-6501 or mgardner@michagent.org.

Contact Scholarship / Organization Information:
Wayne Joubert MI Future Foundation
(517) 323-9473
wjoubert@michagent.org
Mary Gardner YAC/MI Future Shawn Brown Scholarship
(800) 589-6501
mgardner@michagent.org