Partnering with CAIA® for Excellence in Alternative Investments Education
The Villanova School of Business (VSB) Department of Finance & Real Estate proudly collaborates with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association® (CAIA®), the leading global authority in alternative investments. This partnership enriches the academic experience for both faculty and students by providing access to CAIA’s Academic Partner Program Scholarships.
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
- VSB undergraduate or graduate students studying finance who are nominated by the VSB representative can apply for scholarships that reduce the exam fee to $350 (from $1,395) for both Level I and Level II exams
- Students are allowed to sit for the exam for any of the next three exam cycles following their scholarship award date.
- Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, with a total of eight student scholarships available each calendar year.
- This opportunity is available to students enrolled at VSB, providing a valuable pathway to enhance their credentials and career prospects in alternative investments.
BENEFITS FOR FACULTY
VSB faculty members teaching CAIA-related courses can receive scholarships reducing the exam fee to $350 (from $1,395) for both Level I and Level II exams.
When registering for the Level I exam, the faculty member must be employed with an Academic Partnership Program (APP) Institution and teaching a minimum of six credit hours per year, including one or more CAIA-related courses.
VSB can apply for a maximum of three faculty scholarships per exam cycle.
Application Details
Applications for both faculty and student scholarships must be approved prior to exam registration.
For students, eligibility is contingent upon nomination by VSB’s representative and current enrollment at VSB.
For further details on how this partnership can benefit you as a faculty member or student at VSB or to apply, please contact:
Raisa Velthuis, PhD
Associate Professor, Finance & Real Estate
raisa.velthuis@villanova.edu