Award Criteria:

*Applicant must be a student in good standing at a high school in Nassau, Queens, Kings or Richmond County.

* Nominee must be a student in good standing at a participating school.

* Nominee must have an exemplary academic record. Please include the transcript.

* Nominee must write an essay as noted on the application.

Big I Tri-County will award a $1,000 scholarship to the winning student in the graduating class of 2025. This award will be given in the form of a check mailed to the education institution/college selected by the winner, to be placed in the student’s account for educational needs.

To apply for this scholarship you will need to:

* Write an essay on the following: The auto and homeowners' insurance market is experiencing unprecedented rate increases. What are the main factors driving the increases, and, in some cases, causing insurance companies to go out of business? How could this impact consumers in the future?

* Complete the online application.

* Provide the name and contact information of your guidance counselor.

* Upload your essay in pdf format answering the above question.

* Upload a copy of your transcripts, signed by a school official.

Application must be submitted by March 5, 2025.