Scholarship

Chubb Actuarial Scholarship (formerly Cigna Actuarial Scholarship)

Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka) Original Source
Award

NZD 5,000 - NZD 5,000

Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

New Zealand

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Chubb Actuarial Scholarship is offered by Chubb Life Insurance NZ Ltd to encourage students to consider the actuarial profession and the Actuarial Science major at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship has been established to promote Chubb as an employer of actuaries, providing health and well-being solutions to customers across New Zealand. The award provides up to $5,000 per year to cover tertiary fees for students demonstrating academic excellence. The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students enrolled in second year or later of BSc or BCom programs, majoring in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar majors. Preference is given to candidates intending to stay and work in New Zealand in the actuarial profession after completing their studies. The successful candidate may also be offered an internship at Chubb Life Insurance NZ Ltd over the summer break, subject to availability and work rights.

Duration 12 - 13 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
New Zealand
Residency
New Zealand
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter cv

Review process

Applications are reviewed by the Heads of the Schools of Mathematics and Statistics and Economics and Finance, and representatives from Chubb NZ including the Chief Actuary, Actuary Team Leader, HR and CEO. Where appropriate, applicants will be invited for a personal interview with a Chubb NZ representative.

Additional benefits

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Restrictions

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Post-award obligations

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