Surety and Fidelity Intern & Scholarship Program

Supporting students with an interest in surety and fidelity as a career.

The Surety and Fidelity Intern & Scholarship Program was created to encourage college students to consider the surety and fidelity industry as a career of choice. The program gives underrepresented* college students the opportunity to work with industry experts through paid, professional internships with our member organizations. Upon completion of an internship, students are eligible to apply for an academic scholarship. The program is funded and administered by the SFAA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established to increase diversity within the surety and fidelity industry.

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Scholarship Requirements

Underrepresented Student – For the purposes of this program, the SFAA Foundation defines underrepresented as those of African-American/Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnic origin, as well as women, disabled students, veterans and those who identify as members of the LGBTQ community.
Enrollment in an accredited institution as a full-time student (12 semester hours or equivalent).
Completion of the sophomore year of undergraduate studies, including at least six semester hours in a major field.
A declared major in business, finance, economics, accounting or insurance/risk management.
Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Completion of a six-week (minimum) paid internship with an SFAA member company in the summer prior to the application deadline.

2021 Scholarship Recipients Announced

On Sept. 14, 2021, SFAA announced the 17 students who have been selected as recipients of a $5,000 scholarship as part of the Surety and Fidelity Intern & Scholarship Program for 2021. Read the full press release.

Past Scholarship Recipients

Surety Protects

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bonds protect taxpayers,
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reduce costs and
keep projects on track.

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U.S. Senate Unanimously Supports Surety Bonds and the Protections and Economic Value They Provide to Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure Development

See Senators Capito, Carper and Van Hollen speak on the Senate floor about the importance of surety.

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The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Foundation Awards 15 Students With $5,000 Scholarship

SFAA Foundation announces 15 students selected as recipients of a $5,000 scholarship as part of the Surety and Fidelity Intern and Scholarship Program for 2022.

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News & Events

SFAA, NASBP and a Coalition of Partners Strongly Support Bill Providing Essential Protections on WIFIA Financed Projects

September 27, 2023

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), and a coalition of industry partners commend Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for the introduction of S.2928

SFAA Annual Meeting Highlights 2022 Accomplishments and Initiatives; Membership Elects Board

June 7, 2023

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association representing all segments of the surety and fidelity industry, held its annual meeting last week in Washington, D.C. with more than 185 members and guests attending.

SFAA and NASBP Host Successful Legislative “Fly-In”

April 3, 2023

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) and the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) hosted a Legislative Fly-In on March 30, 2023. The Fly-In enabled surety professionals from across the country to educate members of Congress and staff about the value of construction surety bonds and advocate for their legislative priorities.

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