This
one-week program at Illinois State University is designed especially for
African-American, Hispanic, and Native American high school students from across
the state and nation who excel in mathematics, enjoy learning,
and like to solve complicated problems. If you have
a passion for mathematics, and a appetite for knowledge, you
may have what it takes to be an actuary.
This program will help you decide if an actuary career
is a way to use your mathematical ability. The
program helps explain what actuaries do, where they work, what
they have in common, and if an actuarial career might
be a good choice for your students. The Minority
High School Scholars Actuarial Academy provides, at no cost, on-campus
room and board, field trips, meals, and career information materials
for students selected to attend the program. Each student
will also receive a $175 stipend to cover transportation and
incidental expenses. You will hear professional actuaries explain what
they do, take field trips to insurance companies, and learn
about Illinois State University's actuarial science and insurance programs and
scholarships for minority students. The one-week program takes place
from July 16th, Sunday, to July 21st, 2006, Friday.
You must submit an application, transcript, and letter of recommendation
from a math teacher or principal. The selection process
will begin after April 1, 2006 and continue until we
have 25 participants.
Program Cost: No cost for the program. Once selected $25 confirmation fee is applicable but returned in the $175 stipend given at the end of
Contact: smitche@ilstu.edu
Phone: 309-438-7797
Deadline: 04/01/06
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