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GradGuard Honors National Insurance Awareness Day by Awarding $15,000 in Scholarships to College Students
By GlobeNewswire Published on June 28, 2025, 19:30 IST PHOENIX, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GradGuard, the authority in helping protect students and their families from the risks of college life through its pioneering tuition and renters insurance programs, is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural scholarship program, awarding $3,000 each to five outstanding students across the country. As part of its mission to help schools educate and protect students from the risks of college life, GradGuard launched the no-essay scholarship program to highlight the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. With nearly 600 applicants nationwide, the five winners were selected for their content, creativity, and presentation style in sharing personal college experiences, stories, or real-world scenarios that demonstrate the value of tuition or renters protection to enable students to overcome common disruptions to college life. 'Hearing the authentic voices of students helps to demonstrate that the risks are real,' said John Fees, GradGuard's co-founder. 'With nearly 2,000 annual campus fires and more than 22,000 crimes reported annually the value of renters insurance to protect students from theft or damages is a vital consideration, while tuition insurance can helps to safeguard their financial investment if they need to withdraw for a covered reason such as an accident, injury or physcal or mental health condition.' 2025 Scholarship Winners: Emily Goldner-Morgan, Boise State University Jazmin Goodwin, Arizona State University Kara Haj, University of California, Los Angeles Wes Orr, Abilene Christian University Michael Seepersaud, Georgian Court University Each student will receive $3,000 to help offset tuition, books, housing, or other college-related expenses. National Insurance Awareness Day, observed annually on June 28, serves as a vital reminder for the nearly 20 million college students to assess their insurance needs and ensure adequate protection against the unique risks of college life. GradGuard's scholarship program and its work with more than 650 colleges and universities help to promote greater financial literacy and enable students to make smart decisions to protect themselves from financial risks that can otherwise disrupt their education. 'We believe in investing directly in students, and our scholarship program is a testament to that commitment,' adds Fees. 'Congratulations to Emily, Jazmin, Kara, Wes, and Michael. We are incredibly proud to support their academic pursuits and wish them all the best.' For more information about GradGuard's college renters and tuition insurance programs, and to learn about future scholarship opportunities, please visit About GradGuard: GradGuard is the authority on helping schools educate and protect students from the risks of college life. As the #1 source of college tuition and renters insurance, GradGuard's pioneering protections have served more than 1.8 million students at more than 1,900 unique institutions. To learn more, visit Attachment GradGuard's 2025 Scholarship Recipients Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
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5 days ago
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GradGuard Honors National Insurance Awareness Day by Awarding $15,000 in Scholarships to College Students
Each student will receive $3,000 to help offset tuition, books, housing, or other college-related expenses. GradGuard's 2025 Scholarship Recipients PHOENIX, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GradGuard, the authority in helping protect students and their families from the risks of college life through its pioneering tuition and renters insurance programs, is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural scholarship program, awarding $3,000 each to five outstanding students across the country. As part of its mission to help schools educate and protect students from the risks of college life, GradGuard launched the no-essay scholarship program to highlight the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. With nearly 600 applicants nationwide, the five winners were selected for their content, creativity, and presentation style in sharing personal college experiences, stories, or real-world scenarios that demonstrate the value of tuition or renters protection to enable students to overcome common disruptions to college life. 'Hearing the authentic voices of students helps to demonstrate that the risks are real,' said John Fees, GradGuard's co-founder. 'With nearly 2,000 annual campus fires and more than 22,000 crimes reported annually the value of renters insurance to protect students from theft or damages is a vital consideration, while tuition insurance can helps to safeguard their financial investment if they need to withdraw for a covered reason such as an accident, injury or physcal or mental health condition.' 2025 Scholarship Winners: Emily Goldner-Morgan, Boise State University Jazmin Goodwin, Arizona State University Kara Haj, University of California, Los Angeles Wes Orr, Abilene Christian University Michael Seepersaud, Georgian Court University Each student will receive $3,000 to help offset tuition, books, housing, or other college-related expenses. National Insurance Awareness Day, observed annually on June 28, serves as a vital reminder for the nearly 20 million college students to assess their insurance needs and ensure adequate protection against the unique risks of college life. GradGuard's scholarship program and its work with more than 650 colleges and universities help to promote greater financial literacy and enable students to make smart decisions to protect themselves from financial risks that can otherwise disrupt their education. "We believe in investing directly in students, and our scholarship program is a testament to that commitment," adds Fees. 'Congratulations to Emily, Jazmin, Kara, Wes, and Michael. We are incredibly proud to support their academic pursuits and wish them all the best." For more information about GradGuard's college renters and tuition insurance programs, and to learn about future scholarship opportunities, please visit About GradGuard: GradGuard is the authority on helping schools educate and protect students from the risks of college life. As the #1 source of college tuition and renters insurance, GradGuard's pioneering protections have served more than 1.8 million students at more than 1,900 unique institutions. To learn more, visit Attachment GradGuard's 2025 Scholarship Recipients CONTACT: Natalie Hubertus GradGuard 602-341-5947 nhubertus@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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GradGuard's Peyton Rudolph Named a RISE Professionals '35 Under 35' Winner
Award honors young professionals making an impact in the insurance industry GradGuard's Peyton Rudolph Named a RISE 35 Under 35 Winner PHOENIX, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GradGuard, the authority in protecting college students nationwide with its pioneering tuition and renters insurance programs, is pleased to announce that Peyton Rudolph, Vice President of Marketing, has been named to the RISE Professionals' '35 Under 35' honorees, solidifying her reputation as a rising leader in the insurance industry. This recognition celebrates the brightest young leaders driving innovation, shaping the future of insurance, and making a lasting impact on their companies and communities. As Vice President of Marketing, Rudolph leads GradGuard's marketing initiatives, driving awareness, education, and enrollment in protection programs that safeguard one of the largest financial investments in the lives of families: higher education. John Fees, CEO and Co-Founder of GradGuard, praised Rudolph's contributions, stating, "Peyton embodies the spirit of innovation and leadership that defines GradGuard. Her dedication to empowering students and families with financial literacy, enabling them to make informed decisions, sets a high standard for our industry. We are proud to have Peyton on our team and thrilled to see her receive this well-deserved recognition.' "Being named to the RISE 35 Under 35 is incredibly meaningful," said Rudolph. "This recognition reflects the incredible work we're doing to protect the investment students and families make in higher education. I'm excited to continue innovating to make financial protection easier and more meaningful for college families." Fees continued, 'Peyton brings both the energy and talent essential to making insurance more accessible, relevant, and actionable for first-time insurance buyers, particularly college students. Her leadership at GradGuard will help us to continue our rapid growth in serving more than 650 colleges and universities and over 300,000 members.' As a RISE '35 Under 35' honoree, Rudolph joins an elite group of changemakers who are redefining what's possible in the field. Rudolph and other award recipients will be celebrated at the 2025 Leadership Summit and Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 16-18. About GradGuard GradGuard is the authority on helping schools educate and protect students from the risks of college life. As the #1 source of college tuition and renters insurance, GradGuard's pioneering protections have served more than 1.8 million students at more than 1,900 unique institutions. To learn more, visit Attachment GradGuard's Peyton Rudolph Named a RISE 35 Under 35 Winner CONTACT: Natalie Hubertus GradGuard 602-341-5947 nhubertus@ in to access your portfolio
