2026 CAS Trust Scholarship Recipients Announced

he CAS is proud to recognize ten outstanding students as recipients of the 2026 CAS Trust Scholarship. The CAS Trust Scholarship supports the next generation of P&C actuaries, recognizing students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, professional promise, and a commitment to pursuing the CAS pathway. Through specialized education grounded in real-world insurance decision-making, the CAS prepares future actuaries to build expertise in the areas at the heart of P&C risk and become leaders in the profession.

Selected from a competitive pool of highly qualified applicants from around the world, the 2026 awardees are Beatrice Antoinette, Luckson Chigarire, Lucas Collins, Xuan Gu, Muhammad Rayyan Habib, Givemore Makusha, Madison Nesterick, Sam Ng, William Xie, and Rainie Yang. The CAS congratulates each recipient on this achievement.

Beatrice Antoinette is a senior at Binghamton University, where she is majoring in mathematical sciences with a minor in digital and data studies. In the summer of 2025, she completed an actuarial internship at Sompo in reinsurance treaty pricing. This summer, she worked at The Hartford as an actuarial student program intern on the national accounts pricing team. As president of Binghamton University’s Actuarial Association and the school’s Coaching Actuaries ambassador, Beatrice is passionate about supporting her peers in pursuing careers in actuarial science.

“I am deeply humbled to be recognized as a CAS Trust Scholarship Recipient. Thank you to the CAS Trust Scholarship Committee for believing in my potential as a future actuary and for your financial and professional support. This award motivates me to give back to the actuarial community and be a resource for students just beginning their journey, the way others have been for me.”

Sam Ng is a senior at the University of Connecticut, where he is studying actuarial science. He interned at Blackstone during the summer of 2026. His past experience includes actuarial internships at Travelers during the summer of 2024, Crum & Forster during the spring of 2025, and Aon during the summer of 2025. Sam previously served as an officer for the UConn Actuarial Society and UConn Math Motivators.

“I’m honored to receive the CAS Trust Scholarship. Everyone I’ve met in the actuarial profession has been nothing short of smart, ambitious, and supportive. Thank you to my family, professors, mentors, and friends for your unwavering support.”

Luckson Chigarire is a senior at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN, where he is studying mathematics and finance with minors in applied economics and data analytics. He has passed four actuarial exams and completed the full CPCU track. Luckson spent the summer of 2025 as an actuarial intern at Corebridge Financial. Luckson also founded and serves as president of the CSS Actuarial Society, his college’s first actuarial club. He is an alumnus of the CAS Student Central Summer Program.

“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the CAS Trust Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is a reflection of the mentors, peers, and committees that have invested in my journey, and it motivates me to continue pushing the boundaries of what I can contribute to the actuarial profession.”

Lucas Collins is a fourth-year student at Northeastern University, pursuing a combined major in mathematics and finance. He has completed two co-ops: a six-month rotation with Coverys, supporting the accident and health team, and a catastrophe management co-op with Liberty Mutual’s corporate risk management team. Lucas currently serves as the co-founder and president of the actuarial club at his school.

“Being selected for the CAS Trust Scholarship is an honor. The actuarial community has shaped so much of my journey so far, and knowing I have this support inspires me to keep pushing with passion and dedication as I work toward my goals.”

Xuan Gu is a master’s student in actuarial science at Arizona State University. Her professional experience after earning her undergraduate degree sparked a strong interest in risk management and led her to pursue a career in the actuarial profession. In fall 2025, she completed an actuarial internship at Radix ILS, where she rebuilt an Excel-based BCAR model. She has actively participated in case studies, actuarial projects, and industry programs to deepen her understanding of the profession.

“I am incredibly grateful to be recognized as a recipient of the CAS Trust Scholarship. The support and opportunities provided by the CAS — including case studies, student programs, and industry events — have played an important role in my actuarial journey. I look forward to continuing my growth in the profession and giving back to the actuarial community in the future.”

Muhammad Rayyan Habib is a junior at DePauw University, double majoring in actuarial science and risk management and business analytics, with an intended minor in data science. He spent the summer of 2026 as an actuarial intern at COUNTRY Financial and currently serves as vice president of his university’s Gamma Iota Sigma chapter, following a term as chapter president during his sophomore year.

“I am extremely grateful and honored to receive this scholarship. As an international student, it will significantly help alleviate financial burdens while allowing me to focus on advancing my career as a future actuary. This support will enable me to further develop my technical skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, expand my professional network, and continue progressing through the actuarial exam process.”

Givemore Makusha is a senior at the College of St. Scholastica, where he is pursuing a B.A. in mathematics and a B.Sc. in finance. He spent the summer of 2025 as an actuarial intern at McGill Global Risk Solutions and was an actuarial intern at Liberty Mutual Insurance for the summer of 2026. Givemore currently serves as vice president of the CSS Actuarial Society and as club champion for ACTEX Learning.

“Receiving this scholarship is a profound reminder that the path I have chosen is worth every challenge. I am deeply grateful for the recognition and committed to giving back to the actuarial community that has invested in me.”

Madison Nesterick is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she is studying actuarial science with a minor in Spanish. She spent the summer of 2025 as an actuarial intern at Travelers Insurance in business insurance andinterned at at Federated Insurance for the summer of 2026.

“I am honored to receive this scholarship from the CAS and am extremely grateful to those who have supported me on my journey. This recognition encourages and allows me to continue pursuing actuarial science.”

William Xie is a third-year student at the University of Waterloo, pursuing a double major in actuarial science and statistics. In 2025, he interned at Aviva Canada, joining the national property street pricing team and later working on the leisure and lifestyle pricing team. This summer, William returned to Aviva Canada to continue his interning experience by working on the commercial P&C pricing team. On campus, William has served as vice president of events and outreach for the statistics club and has also been actively involved with the university’s Math Tutoring Centre.

“I am truly honored to have received this award from the CAS and want to thank my friends and family for all the support and encouragement they’ve provided along the way. Hopefully this recognition can help further inspire many aspiring actuaries who are also looking to make a positive impact in the field as well.”

Rainie Yang is a senior at UCLA, where she is pursuing a double major in financial actuarial mathematics and statistics and data science. In the summer of 2026, she worked as an actuarial intern with WTW’s affinity practice. Throughout her time at UCLA, she has been actively involved with the Bruin Actuarial Society, serving on the board for three years and helping strengthen resources and opportunities for students interested in the actuarial profession.

“I am honored to receive this recognition from the CAS and grateful for the support of my mentors, professors, family, and friends along the way. This recognition motivates me to continue pursuing excellence in the profession while giving back to the actuarial community that has played such an important role in my journey.”

The CAS Trust Scholarship Program is funded by donations to the CAS Trust, which affords members and others an income tax deduction for contributions of funds used for scholarships and research grants. The CAS Trust was qualified by the Internal Revenue Service in 1979 as a nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

CAS members are invited to contribute to the Trust; inquiries and contributions should be addressed to the CAS’s Chief Business Officer, Joyce Warner, at JWarner@casact.org.