Wisconsin Public Risk Management Association

WI PRIMA

Wisconsin PRIMA Scholarship Program


2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients 


$3,500 Award Winner and Board Member 

  • Chris Gomez
  • University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
  • Graduate Student
  • Major: Safety







$1,500 Award Winner 

  • Abigail Falconero
  • University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
  • Senior
  • Major: Safety






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Qualifications and Process 

Wisconsin PRIMA has a long history supporting college students pursuing a degree in insurance, risk management, safety, human resources, or actuarial sciences.  Two scholarships will be awarded annually to students meeting the following criteria. 


  • Enrolled in a college or university in the State of Wisconsin
  • Pursuing a degree in insurance, risk management, safety, human resources, actuarial services, or similar
  • Completed at least one complete year of post secondary schooling
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better


The scholarship committee will choose applicants to interview virtually.  Upon completion of the interviews, two winners will be chosen.  There will a $3,500 and $1,500 scholarship awarded.  The $3,500 scholarship recipient will also be named a member of the Wisconsin PRIMA Board of Directors, which will include the following opportunities.  


  • Active voting member of Board of Directors for a one year period
  • Attend full day Board Retreat in the summer
  • Participate regular virtual board meetings
  • Attend quarterly membership meetings in person or virtually
  • Assigned to scholarship committee to improve the program and select future award winners


Wisconsin PRIMA also offers a FREE membership to any student at a College or University that is a current Wisconsin PRIMA member (only $125).  This allows any student to participate in quarterly meetings which provide an opportunity to learn more about public risk management and network with professionals in the industry.  


Stay tuned for the launch of the 2025-2026 scholarship application.