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Scholarship Opportunities

The Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas Education Foundation is proud to award advanced insurance education scholarships in honor of one of the insurance industry's staunchest supporters. 

Sam Golden of Jonesboro spent most of his life involved in the insurance business and when he passed away at the early age of 58, he was a territory manager forgroup photo.jpg
 Progressive Insurance. Not only was he knowledgeable and loyal to his company, but he was known for helping agencies, especially the smaller agencies, navigate through the complexities of being successful in the insurance competitive marketplace. He was twice selected as the recipient of the Association's Field Representative of the Year Award. Sam 
was a huge supporter of the Arkansas Big “I" and he served as the company representative on the Board of the IIAA Education Foundation.

The Sam Golden Memorial Scholarships will be awarded based on individual character, career plans and leadership potential. Preference will be given to family members and current employees of Arkansas Big I members. To qualify for the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) scholarships, applicants must be actively involved in the insurance business. To qualify for the college scholarships, applicants must have completed two years of college requirements with plans to enter the field of property / casualty insurance. 




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Scholarship Categories:

1. The first scholarship category is for full tuition for first time attendees to the Certified Insurance Counselor or Certified Insurance Service Representative programs. There will be four $400 scholarships offered for the CIC certification program and four $150 scholarships offered for the CISR certification program. The scholarships must be used within twelve months of being awarded and the recipient may attend the seminar of their choosing.

APPLICANTS MUST:

  1. Fill out required application.
  2. Submissions will be accepted anytime during the fiscal year, from September 1 to August 31.
  3. Be an Arkansas resident and a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas.
  4. Email completed application to Lisa Hanshew, COO at lisa@bigiarkansas.com
  5. Applications will be considered by the IIA of Arkansas Education Committee Foundation and you will be contacted within two weeks of submission.


2. The second scholarship category is for college or university students. There will be two $1000 scholarships to an accredited college or university for students who have successfully completed two years of college requirements with plans to enter the insurance industry.

APPLICANTS MUST:

  1. Fill out required application.
  2. Submissions will be accepted between February 1 and July 1.
  3. Be an Arkansas resident attending an Arkansas college.
  4. Be actively involved or planning a career in insurance.
  5. Email completed application to Lisa Hanshew, COO at lisa@bigiarkansas.com
  6. Applications will be considered by the IIA of Arkansas Education Committee Foundation and winners will be announced by August 1.

The Sam Golden Memorial College Scholarship is sponsored by our Presidential Partners:

  • Agile Premium Finance
  • First Insurance Funding Corp.
  • Liberty Mutual/Safeco/State Auto Insurance Companies
  • Progressive Insurance
  • Smart Choice Agents Program of AR
  • Union Standard Insurance Group
The Sam Golden Memorial CIC & CISR Scholarships are sponsored by our Platinum Partners:
  • RLI Insurance Company
  • Swiss RE Corporate Solutions



Download applications above and mail to:

IIAAR Education Foundation
 5000 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118