RISE - the "ultimate insurance community" - is proud to announce a new partnership with St. John’s University to offer the RISE Scholarship, providing $20,000 scholarships toward graduate tuition for early-career professionals pursuing advanced degrees in Risk Management and Insurance (RMI), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), or Actuarial Science. All eligible applicants will receive a minimum of $5,000 toward tuition.
More than just financial support, the scholarship offers recipients a guaranteed spot in the RISE Mentorship Program, connecting them directly with seasoned professionals who provide career guidance, networking opportunities, and industry insights. Together, tuition funding and mentorship create a powerful opportunity for rising talent to gain both the knowledge and the real-world connections needed to thrive.
“At St. John’s, we are committed to preparing the next generation of leaders in risk management and insurance,” said Maciek Nowak, Ph.D., Dean of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business. “This partnership with RISE strengthens that mission by ensuring talented early-career professionals have both the financial support and the mentorship they need to excel. We are proud to join forces with RISE to open more pathways into this vital industry.”
“This scholarship takes our mission to be a springboard for the rising stars of our industry and puts financial resources behind it, while opening doors to leaders and opportunities,” said Amy Cooper, Founder & CEO of RISE. “By combining education at a world-class institution like St. John’s with RISE’s stellar mentorship program, we’re helping early-career professionals accelerate their growth and shape the future of insurance.”
Eligible applicants must be current RISE members with fewer than ten years of professional experience and enrolled in, or applying and admitted to, one of St. John’s graduate programs in Risk Management and Risk Analytics, Risk Management and Insurance, Enterprise Risk Management, or Actuarial Science. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with priority deadlines of November 1, 2025 (for Spring 2026 admission) and April 1, 2026 (for Fall 2026 admission).
About St. John’s University:
St. John’s University is a private, coeducational, Roman Catholic University founded in 1870 by the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians), with its main campus located in Queens, NY. St. John’s University also has campuses and locations in Manhattan, NY; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; and Limerick, Ireland.
About the Greenberg School: The Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science was founded in 1901 as the Insurance Society of New York and over the years evolved into The College of Insurance (TCI). In June 2001, TCI merged with St. John’s University, becoming part of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business.
From its location at 101 Astor Place in Manhattan’s East Village, St. John’s awards undergraduate, M.B.A., and M.S. degrees in the insurance, risk management, and actuarial science disciplines. Through its Tobin Center for Executive Education, the University provides education, training, and consulting services to industry, governments, and regulators worldwide. The Greenberg School is a global leader in risk and insurance education and training and draws candidates from many regions of the world. All degree programs offered by The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, and thus by GSRM, are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
About RISE® RISE is an insurance community dedicated to empowering early-career professionals, attracting new talent, fostering networking opportunities, and providing access to invaluable resources. Through mentorship, education, and networking, RISE equips tomorrow’s leaders with the resources to grow, thrive, and shape the future of the industry.
For more information or to apply for the RISE Scholarship, visit their site and social media or contact Tori Snoddy, Director of Operations at [email protected].