SIAISTUDY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

DECEMBER 2008 EXAM

Only Candidates whose employer does not cover the cost of these courses should apply.

What is the Award? We have fourKaplan 4 day Revision Coursesin Dublin to give away. See Kaplan brochure on our website on CFA Program/ CFA preparation

If you have already ordered and paid for the Kaplan courses you can still apply and if you are successful, we will re-imburse you directly with cash amount.

This application will be considered only if all information required is supplied. Please type or print legibly.

1. PERSONAL AND MAILING INFORMATION

CFA Institute Number (Candidate number): ______

Applicant Name______

Business Address______Telephone______

Home Address______

MobileNumber______

Email Address (should be same as your email address on your CFA personal profile)______

Are you a member of a CFA Institute Society? No [ ] Yes [ ]

Are you currently employed? No [ ] Yes [ ] If yes, please check one: Part-time [ ] Full-time [ ]

Employer’s Name______

Job Title______

Department in which you work ______

May we contact your supervisor? No [ ] Yes [ ]

If yes, name of supervisor ______

Phone: ______Email:______

Are you currently a student? No [ ] Yes [ ] If yes, please check one each: Part-time [ ] Full-time [ ]

Undergraduate [ ] Graduate [ ]

Name of undergraduate college or university ______

Name of graduate college or university ______

Highest degree held ______

If no degree is held, when do you expect to receive your degree? ______

Current field of study ______

2. WORK HISTORY, EDUCATION & OTHER – Please attach curriculumvitae to this application.

3. TWO ESSAYS – Please provide your responses to Questions A and B as essays. Each essay should be a maximum of 200 words.

A. Why are you interested in obtaining the CFA designation?

B. The SIAI is comprised of investment professionals in Ireland who are dedicated to advancing investment management and research. Describe how you plan to contribute to this “advancement”?

4. RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

I authorize the release of all scholarship materials, including references and financial information (if I wish to be consideredfor need-based scholarships), to the members of the selection committee. In the event I am awarded a scholarship,information on this page may be released (except financial information) to the media. I certify that I have read andcomplied with the directions and deadline dates for applying for the SIAIStudyScholarships. I have attached therequired essay for the scholarship for which I am applying. I certify that I am not eligible for reimbursement from mycompany for the purchase of the Kaplan Revision course.

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Signature of Applicant Date

SUBMISSION - Please submit the completed application form to the SIAI. Application must be RECEIVED BY cob August 5th. Email your application (Application form, essays and CV) to Siobhan at . Winners will be notified by 15th August.