FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dania Beach, FL —October 8, 2025 — RISE 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 pairs recipients with a guaranteed spot in the RISE Mentorship Program, connecting them directly with seasoned professionals who provide career guidance, networking, and industry insight. 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 on November 1, 2025 (Spring 2026) and April 1, 2026 (Fall 2026).
About St. John’s University
Since 1901, The Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science (GSRM) has been at the forefront of education in risk management and insurance.
GSRM is internationally recognized as a global leader in insurance and actuarial science education, motivating candidates to apply from all over the world. The 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 (AACSB).
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: https://community.riseprofessionals.com/c/industry-event-scholarships/st-john-s-university-x-rise-scholarship
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