Interested in Joining?
The insurance industry is hiring students of ALL majors for ALL functional areas.
Are you interested in a career that is stable, rewarding, and limitless? Could you benefit from expanding your networking, increasing exposure to educational and professional development opportunities, building your resume, and improving your leadership skills? Then Gamma Iota Sigma is for you!
Interested in Joining?
The insurance industry is hiring students of ALL majors for ALL functional areas.
Are you interested in a career that is stable, rewarding, and limitless? Could you benefit from expanding your networking, increasing exposure to educational and professional development opportunities, building your resume, and improving your leadership skills? Then Gamma Iota Sigma is for you!
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council consist of Sustaining Partner Companies
The Advisory Council help leads the strategic direction of Gamma Iota Sigma to grow and sustain a robust and diverse student talent pipeline, ensuring the industry's vibrant future.
Grants & Scholarships
Through scholarships and grants, the GIS Foundation makes it possible for students to take advantage of experiences that build confidence, connections, and career readiness. This support helps students participate in conferences, leadership programs, and other opportunities that foster personal and professional growth.
Areas of Impact
Professional Attire Scholarship
The GIS Foundation supports students by helping remove financial barriers to professional attire.
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Provides a $150 gift card for eligible students to purchase professional clothing.
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Available for students attending conferences, career fairs, interviews, internships, or jobs.
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Designed to ensure members are prepared to interact with industry professionals.
Application closes January 30th, 2026 and an application is required.
Travel Scholarship
The GIS Foundation is committed to ensuring all members have the opportunity to attend key Grand Chapter events. To help with travel costs, GIS offers need-based travel scholarships.
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Available for Annual Conference and Regional Conference.
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Awarded based on financial need and distributed on a rolling basis.
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Each event requires a separate application.
Applications close January 30th, 2026 and should be submitted by Chapter Leadership or Advisor.
Chapter Development Grant
The GIS Foundation provides Chapter Expansion Grants to help reduce financial barriers for new chapters. Support includes:
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Chapter chartering fee covered to ease startup costs.
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Subsidized membership dues for up to 20 members.
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Travel assistance for chapter leadership to attend the Annual Conference.
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Recruitment toolkit to help attract new members.
Applications can be submitted by students or advisors.
Exam Fee Reimbursement Grant
The GIS Foundation will provide up to $100 to assist with industry exam fees. This grant is available for up to 25 students each year. ou can only be awarded this grant once an academic year.
To apply for the grant, you must:
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Complete the application.
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Provide proof that you’ve taken the exam.
2025 Foundation Donors
We sincerely thank our industry partners for their generous support in 2025—your contributions make it possible for the GIS Foundation to empower students and broaden access to meaningful career opportunities.
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