2026 CSAA-Guidewire Innovation Challenge
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund
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2026 CSAA-Guidewire Innovation Challenge
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Posted 9 days ago
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Smart Summary
Participants will engage in a three-and-a-half-day case competition covering design thinking, business modeling, and pitch instruction, while also attending panel sessions focused on careers in insurance and software development.
This innovation challenge is open to innovative and entrepreneurial-minded, full-time students attending HBCUs or PBIs. Participants should be proficient in Microsoft Applications, demonstrate teamwork abilities, and be willing to travel to Walnut Creek, California from June 29th - July 1st, 2026. All majors are encouraged to apply and no essay is required for the application.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Design Thinking
Business Modeling
Pitch Instruction
Teamwork
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Job Description
Program Overview
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) programming in partnership with two of our dynamic collaborative partners, CSAA Insurance and Guidewire Software invite you to our 2nd HBCU Innovation Challenge hosted in Walnut Creek, California! This exciting event is a three-and-a-half-day case competition covering design thinking, business modeling, and pitch instruction. CSAA and Guidewire wil host panel sessions focused on careers in insurance and software development. Winners will receive scholarship awards, and participants will have the opportunity to meet with CSAA and Guidewire’s executives and senior leaders.
About CSAA
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, offers automobile, homeowners, and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. CSAA IG is recognized as an award-winning employer that supports innovation, inclusion, and well-being. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility in how and where employees work, with over 90% of employees permanently working remotely.
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About Guidewire
Guidewire Software, Inc., commonly known as Guidewire, is a global software company based in San Mateo, California. It offers an industry software platform for property and casualty insurance carriers in the U.S. and worldwide.
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This program is now accepting applications from full-time students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) who are innovative and entrepreneurial-minded. Students selected must be available to participate during the entire innovation challenge from June 29th - July 1st, 2026.
Program Dates: June 29th - July 1st, 2026
Location: Walnut Creek, California
Responsibilities
Benefits
Students participating in this program will benefit from the following:
- Engaging business models, design thinking, venture ideation, and pitching sessions
- Opportunity to network and engage with CSAA and Guidewire executives and hiring managers
- Hear from industry experts and leaders from various divisions
- Prizes and awards for top teams and Innovator of the Day
- All expenses paid trip and an exclusive swag box for all participants
- CSAA Internship opportunities that emphasize hands-on learning and real-world immersion into the insurance business
- NO ESSAY REQUIRED
Qualifications
Eligibility
Below are the requirements for students interested in applying to this program:
- Enrolled full-time in an accredited HBCU or PBI
- Must be in good academic standing with no disciplinary infractions
- No minimum GPA requirement
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Demonstrates the ability to work well on a team
- Must be willing to travel to Walnut Creek, California, June 29th - July 1st, 2026
- Willing to grow and learn in a collaborative environment
- ALL MAJORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
- NO ESSAY REQUIRED
How to Apply
To apply, click the APPLY button to complete the 2026 Innovation Challenge application.
Application Open Date: March 27th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST
Application Close Date: May 1st, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is named for the U.S. Supreme Court's first African-American Justice. Established in 1987, TMCF supports and represents nearly 300,000 students attending its 47 member-schools that include public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), medical schools and law schools. TMCF helps students with a clear intention and the motivation to succeed and acquire a high-quality college education at an affordable cost. TMCF also efficiently connects high performing, world-ready students with top tier employment opportunities—access that students or employers might not have on their own. Through its scholarships and programs, TMCF plays a key role in preparing the leaders of tomorrow. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF and its initiatives, visit: www.tmcf.org. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: george.spencer@tmcf.org Thurgood Marshall College Fund - "Where Education Pays Off"®
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