The McLaughlin Actuarial Scholarship, formerly known as the Caribbean Scholarship, was established in 2008 in memory of Basil L. and Monica G. Virtue by their son-in-law, S. Michael McLaughlin, FSA, MAAA, an actuary who graduated from UWI. The scholarship is intended to be an annual award to University of the West Indies (UWI) actuarial student(s) who demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment, leadership qualities and commitment to becoming an actuary. The scholarship amounts are $2,000 for students entering their second year of studies, $3,000 for students entering their third year of studies and a $1,000 floating scholarship. Applicants must be students enrolled in the actuarial science programme at The UWI Mona or The UWI St. Augustine. Students of any nationality are eligible. Involvement in co-curricular, community, employment, leadership roles and activities will be considered. Commitment to the profession is also considered. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.