Opportunities

Thanks to our sponsors, OLA awards academic scholarships to students who will be attending a US college/university in the 2026-2027 academic year and are interested in the actuarial profession.

Winners receive awards of various amounts, paid directly to their attending college/university. The top student will receive the “OLA Cresta Scholarship”, which is a $7,500 award. In Spanish, “ola” means wave, and “cresta” is the crest (top) of the wave. With this award, OLA will be recognizing top future Latine actuaries, incoming freshmen to seniors.

Apply Here:  OLA 2026-2027 Scholarship application

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026. 

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

OLA will be sponsoring actuarial prospects, including career changers, to attend the 2026 OLA Avanza Conference that will take place in Chicago on August 12-14!

Eligibility:  Must be available to travel and be part of the OLA Academy. Actuarial exams encouraged.

Event information: 2026 Avanza Conference

For more information and to apply:  OLA 2026 Avanza travel sponsorship application

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

The OLA Academy (OLAA) is taking applications!  Take advantage of the OLAA resources and videos to learn how to write an actuarial resume, how to successfully interview and network, among other things. OLAA was created to help Latine actuarial candidates navigate and succeed in their job and internship search process.

OLAA participants are eligible to participate in OLA’s events with actuarial employers.  Also, participants can apply to the OLA virtual career fair and are eligible to apply to OLA’s Travel Sponsorship program to attend industry conferences!  Become one of our many success stories!

This program is open and free, apply now using this link: OLA Academy application

OLA is a community that keeps growing in both membership and support from allies, corporate sponsors, and partners.

We have a number of different programs to support aspiring actuaries and various volunteer opportunities.  We currently are looking for volunteers to review resumes, perform mock interviews and coordinate a cohort of 5 aspiring actuaries.

If you would like to join our community and participate in our various programs, please register at members.latinoactuaries.org!

Video tutorials to assist with the registration process and updating your profile can be found here: members.latinoactuaries.org/page/tutorials

Thanks for being a part of our growing community!

OLA supports actuarial candidates who are pursuing the actuarial profession and have not yet begun to take exams. OLA will award a First Time Exam Taker Stipend to candidates who need financial support to get their actuarial exams started.  This includes half of the exam fee for exam P or FM and a stipend for exam study material.  OLA is happy to be able to lessen the financial burden for candidates who need this aid so that they can focus on studying!

Applicants need to sign up to the OLA member portal to be able to apply. It’s free!

For more information:  OLA First Time Exam Taker Stipend

Need financial help to buy study material for your actuarial exams?  OLA helps actuarial candidates with the cost of study exam material and a portion of the exam fee for up to three of the preliminary exams outlined on the application.  We are conscious that some students and their families are under financial strain and we hope that this program will benefit Latine candidates who need financial help complete their first three exams as they pursue their actuarial careers.

Applicants need to sign up to the OLA member portal to be able to apply. It’s free!

For more information:  OLA Exam Support Stipend

Passing exams is not easy!  Most actuaries have failed one exam or more along the way!

Failure does not indicate a person’s inability to become an Actuary, especially failing with a grade of 4 or 5.  For this reason, OLA wants to encourage students who were very close to passing exams P or FM to continue to pursue this career.  If you recently failed exam P or FM with score 4 or 5, and are willing to attempt again, you are eligible to apply!

Applicants need to sign up to the OLA member portal to be able to apply. It’s free!

More information here:  OLA Failed Exam Reimbursement

This page is constantly being updated with new opportunities provided by OLA.

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