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IIABSC Foundation

Supporting charitable, educational, public safety and scientific endeavors

Dedicated to community service in South Carolina and to promoting a positive public image for members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina and the entire insurance industry. More than $600,000 contributed to programs supporting our purpose.

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WHY we help

Our Purpose
Since 1984, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina Foundation has provided support for charitable, educational, public safety and scientific endeavors that serve both the public and the insurance industry.

Our Success
The Foundation has contributed over a half-million dollars to programs that improve safety, deter crime, provide insurance education or support charitable initiatives that meet our purpose.

Our Support
The IIABSC Foundation has benefited from the generous contributions of individual agents and company executives, agencies, local associations, insurance companies, company foundations and individuals that support our purpose.

 

WHO we help

Scholarships and Internships:

  • The IIABSC Foundation offers an annual college scholarship program specifically for eligible children of IIABSC Agency Members. Five $1,000 Scholarships are awarded each year. Please see eligibility requirements on the scholarship webpage. Scholarship Applications are usually due by December 31 each year.

  • It has provided scholarships to students at the following schools:
    • University of South Carolina Moore School of Business Risk and Insurance Program
    • Clemson University Business School (Frank A. Thompson Scholarship and IIABSC Endowment)
    • College of Charleston (Robert C. Heffron Scholarship)
    • Appalachian State University
    • UNC Charlotte

  • Certified Insurance Counselor. It supports scholarships to the CIC Institute for agents pursuing the CIC designation. Learn more & apply)

Agents Continuing Education & Leadership Training
IIABSC Foundation sponsors IIABSC Education Programs for agents' professional and personal growth and IIABSC Young Agents participation in IIABA leadership events.

Community Service
It has provided support for SC Arson Hotline, Clemson 4-H, SC Safety Council, SC Fire Marshall and several other community service organizations.

 

How YOU can help?

The primary support for the IIABSC Foundation comes through generous contributions from Big “I" members and supporters.

  • You can help continue the association's public service tradition by including a tax-deductible donation on your annual renewal form or donate online at any time.

  • A great way to honor or remember your industry colleagues is with a memorial or honorary donation to the Foundation.

 


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How YOU can help

General Contributions
All contributions to the IIABSC Foundation are tax-deductible. Personal and Corporate donations are accepted. Anyone can contributelindividuals, agencies or companies.

Memorials/Honorariums
A memorial contribution is a great way to honor, remember and/or pay tribute to an industry colleague or loved one.


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Contribute online using the link above or mail check payable to IIABSC Foundation to:

IIABSC Foundation, Inc.
800 Gracern Rd
Columbia, SC  29210


 


IIABSC Foundation Trustees

Andrew N. (Drew) Theodore (Chairman)
Columbia

L. Victor Jowers, Jr.  (Vice Chairman)
Camden

Tom Bates, Jr.
Travelers Rest

Amber Bryant
Orangeburg

Lee Ellis
Hampton

Scott Moseley
Irmo

Program summary:

  • Exclusively for students of IIABSC members.
  • Scholarships are $2,000 per year per student
  • Up to seven scholarships awarded each year
  • Scholarships are for one year (recipients can re-apply each year)
  • Available to graduating high school seniors who are starting college in the same year of graduation as well as rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors.


Eligibility Guidelines (2024):

To be eligible for an IIABSC Foundation Member Scholarship students must:

  • Be a South Carolina resident
  • Have a parent who lives in South Carolina and works for an IIABSC member agency
  • Be full-time student at a four-year college during the fall semester of 2024
  • Be active in his or her school and community, demonstrate a solid work ethic and possess strong leadership abilities, good teamwork and a desire to succeed
  • Explain in 250 words or less: How would this scholarship help you?
  • Submit letter of recommendation from a teacher, dean or professor

Application Guidelines (2024):

  • Download, complete and return application along with written explanation (250 words or less - "how would this scholarship help you?") and written letter of recommendation from a teacher, dean or professor
  • EMAIL to:   Megan Huebner, IIABSC VP of Development
  • Application deadline: JANUARY 17, 2024





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