$5,000 Award

One qualified intern will be awarded $5,000. The winner may choose to apply it towards an academic scholarship (payable to the school's financial aid office) or they can elect to receive the funds in cash.

Application packets will be reviewed and awarded by the Arkansas Blue Cross Internship Scholarship Committee, comprised of three executives (Wanda King, Max Greenwood, and Bryan Dorathy).  The recipient will be announced during the Summer Intern Sendoff event on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following items:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Current unofficial transcript
  3. Current resume
  4. One letter of recommendation from direct supervisor/manager or project leader within Arkansas Blue Cross
  5. Internship proposal

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a college sophomore or above.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing.
  • Must exceed performance standards and expectations while serving as an intern.
  • Must display a high level of participation and engagement in internship program activities.
  • Willingness to complete multiple summer internships at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, based on availability.
  • Willingness to work for Arkansas Blue Cross upon graduation, if qualified.

Proposal

The internship proposal will give you an opportunity to explain your future goals to the Arkansas Blue Cross Internship Scholarship Committee. Part of the committee’s decision will be based on the professionalism of your proposal.

GUIDELINES

  • Responses must be typed.
  • Include your full name at the top of each page.
  • Include the full question to which you are responding.
  • Use 200 words or less per question.
  • Your proposal should be clear, concise and professional.

PROPOSAL CONTENT

  1. How has my internship experience prepared me for a career at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
  2. How does Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s culture motivate my desire to work here?
  3. How has my experience this summer provided insight into the corporate world?
  4. Why should I be selected for the scholarship?

Entry Deadline

Your completed scholarship application packet must be submitted by noon, Monday, July 24, 2023.

Email completed application packets to  kltaylor@arkbluecross.com.

Late entries will not be accepted.

Scholarship Committee

Wanda King
VP Claims and FEP Operation

Max Greenwood
VP Government and Media Affairs

Jason Treece
VP Strategic Account Management