Funding awarded to outstanding students at Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science
NEW YORK, September 3, 2026 – ACORD, the data standards-setting body for the global insurance industry, today announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship fund at the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science at St. John’s University.
The ACORD scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and/or graduate students based on both merit and financial need. ACORD has supported the scholarship fund at the Greenberg School since 2020 as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of insurance professionals.
"Industry support is critical to maintaining the pipeline of top talent into the insurance workforce," noted Maureen Furlong-Weber, Director of the Greenberg School. "The ACORD scholarship advances our mission to expand the availability of insurance education opportunities and strengthen the future of the profession."
The 2026 ACORD scholarship recipients are:
- Alessandra Avila, B.S. candidate in Actuarial Science
- Jhaeden Daniel-Francis, B.S. candidate in Risk Management & Insurance
- James Farrell, B.S. candidate in Actuarial Science
- Tai Hong Kim, M.B.A. candidate in Risk Management & Insurance
- Brennan Valane, B.S. candidate in Actuarial Science
“The talented students currently preparing to enter our industry will soon play a key role in shaping the future of insurance,” said John Kellington, President & CEO of ACORD. “We are proud to support them as they build the knowledge and skills needed to lead our community beyond the digital horizon."
ACORD also recently partnered with St. John’s University to offer professional development and executive education curricula at an exclusive discount to ACORD members.