• Increase the pipeline of underrepresented students to the University
• Help students from underrepresented communities complete a bachelor’s degree
• Build awareness of careers in the insurance and financial services industry

Travelers EDGE® supports a cohort of students at Augsburg each year with professional development opportunities and scholarships of up to $12,500.

We are not currently accepting applications for Travelers EDGE, please check back in December  2023.

ABOUT TRAVELERS EDGE

As the company’s signature education program, Travelers EDGE provides a holistic approach to education through partnerships with colleges and universities, as well as community-based programs, to increase the pipeline of underrepresented students who complete bachelor’s degrees and prepare them for a career at Travelers or in the insurance and financial services industry.

Travelers EDGE Scholars benefit from a broad range of support services including financial support, career and business advice from Travelers employees, internships and job shadowing, and professional development workshops.

Programming for the scholars has included:

• A mentorship with a Travelers employee
• Events at Travelers (job shadowing, Professional Development Institute)
• Financial literacy programming
• Career exploration focused on the insurance and financial services industry, in which scholars work on resume development, skills assessments, informational interviews, networking, etc.
• One-on-one meetings with career coaches in the Strommen Career and Internship Services office
• Opportunities to give back to the community and share personal stories with St. Paul youth

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