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New York Insurance Scholars
The New York Insurance Scholars program offers the following to recipients and so much more:
- A $5,000 annual scholarship for up to two years-a total of a $10,000 award
- Mentorships with seasoned insurance leaders
- Internship/career resources
- Visibility and networking opportunities
NEW YORK INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
About NYISF
The New York Insurance Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (NYISF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity affiliated with the New York Insurance Association, Inc. NYISF aims to reduce financial barriers for the workforce of tomorrow through the New York Insurance Scholars program which provides scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career in insurance in an effort to ensure the viability of the industry.
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NYISF Selects Espinal, Gould and Jordan as 2025-2026 Scholars
ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2025—The New York Insurance Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (NYISF) has named Peter J. Espinal, Derek Gould, and Aliyah Jordan as the foundation’s 2025–2026 New York Insurance Scholars. Espinal is a junior at St. John’s University majoring in...
2026 Contributors
PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
Midstate Mutual Insurance Company
Security Mutual Insurance Company
BRONZE
Genesee Patrons Cooperative Insurance Company
North Country Insurance Company
Weir Financial Resources on behalf of Dryden Mutual Insurance Company
Weir Financial Resources on behalf of Greater New York Mutual Insurance Companies
Weir Financial Resources on behalf of Security Mutual Insurance Company
Weir Financial Resources on behalf of Wayne Cooperative Insurance Company
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CONTRIBUTORS!
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Direct All Inquiries To:
Susan Dawes
sdawes@nyia.org
New York Insurance Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
c/o New York Insurance Association, Inc.
130 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
(518) 432-4227 phone