The Chartered Insurance Institute’s Education and Training Trust charity has pledged more than £150,000 in scholarships and associated funding for students at the University of Nottingham. The CII Future Insurer Scholarship will offer financial support to eight undergraduates studying for their first degrees and aiming to work in the insurance industry after graduation.

Simon White, independent chair of the EATT, said: “We want to help nurture the next cohort of leaders in the insurance profession, right from their first steps. These scholarships will provide the successful students with significant financial support over their entire undergraduate degree studies, allowing them to focus on developing their skills, knowledge and understanding ahead of commencing a career in insurance.”

Professor Todd Landman, pro-vice chancellor for the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Nottingham, said: “One of the university’s guiding principles is to expand opportunity. We are determined to ensure that an enriching learning experience should be available to all and not limited by financial constraints or other personal obstacles.”

The CII’s Education and Training Trust Scholarship for Future Insurers will provide financial support totalling £16,500 to each of the eight students. This will be granted through an annual award of £3,500 towards living costs and £2,000 towards tuition fees each year for up to three years.

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