Wisconsin Public Risk Management Association

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.  

Scholarship Application Deadline - April 30, 2025

Scholarship Application 2025.pdf