The qualifications needed to get an actuary internship include mathematical skills and enrollment in a relevant bachelor’s or master's degree program. Companies that hire interns prefer candidates who are pursuing a degree in finance, math, statistics, economics, or another subject with a quantitative focus. Interested students should focus on their studies and ensure they achieve high grades in their classes, especially in math, and have a basic understanding of an actuarial career. These actuary internship programs are usually only open to juniors and seniors in college who plan to pursue a career as an actuary, though there are some internship programs for postgraduate students who are currently studying actuarial sciences.