PIA of Louisiana Education Scholarship Overview
Each year, PIA of Louisiana awards up to four scholarships per year at $250 for each recipient. Scholarships may be used toward the following designation programs:
- Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA)
- Trusted Risk Advisory (TRA)
- Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR)
- Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
- Certified Service Manager (CSM)
- Certified Professional Risk Manager (CPRM)
- Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM)
Other designations may be accepted but need to be approved by Member Benefits Committee.
Requirements for Application Submission
- Individual must be employed full-time by a PIA Member.
- Must demonstrate commitment to pursuing the designation for which the scholarship is awarded.
- Individual must meet the eligibility requirement to attend the designation program selected.
- Application submissions must be received by October 31st.
- Awarded scholarships must be used by December 31st of the following year.
Benefits of Scholarship
- Each recipient's name, brief bio and what type of work interests he/she has may be published in PIA of Louisiana publications, website and/or social media.
- PIA will provide payment directly to the institution along with the registration or will reimburse participant if acceptable receipt is provided.