I wanted you to know about a few amazing scholarship opportunities to attend an exciting retail conference in NYC from January 9-12, 2025 – all expenses paid! One scholarship includes $10,000 for tuition! This is great for students of all majors to explore the industry.

Note: Undergraduate and graduate students of all programs are eligible to register for the conference, but scholarships are for sophomores, juniors, and seniors only.

UMD is a partner school with the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation – the non-profit arm of the world’s largest retail trade association in the world. This means access to major opportunities and scholarships! 

NRF Foundation Student Program – The NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City gives college students the unique opportunity to launch their future careers in retail and experience all that the industry offers. Retail executives in marketing, merchandising, talent, entrepreneurship, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, supply chain, technology and more will share their stories, insights, and what they learned in their careers, and students will explore various careers paths in the retail industry, meet with dozens of recruiters from their favorite brands and create visions for their futures, all in just four days. The NRF Foundation Student Program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students and all educators and staff at any U.S. college or university and is taking place Jan. 9-12, 2025 at the Marriott Marquis in NYC.

NRF Foundation Bright Futures Scholarship (needs-based) – This needs-based scholarship is open to sophomores or above at any U.S. university/college. We will offer free registration, book travel and hotel for the students, and provide a gift card on site for additional expenses throughout the weekend. Deadline to apply is November 8.

NRF Foundation Ray Greenly Scholarship (technology and supply chain) – The Ray Greenly Scholarship provides financial support to students (sophomores and above) pursuing a degree in fields most relevant to digital retail such as supply chain, IT, technology, engineering, computer science, and operations management. Retail companies, including some of the most exciting brands in the country, are driving big tech innovation. We will offer free registration, book travel and hotel for the students, and provide a gift card on site for additional expenses throughout the weekend. Deadline to apply is November 8.

NRF Foundation x CVS Health Foundation Retail Leaders Scholarship – The NRF Foundation x CVS Health Retail Leaders Scholarship aims to increase representation and interest in store leadership opportunities. Students (sophomores and above) with an interest in store leadership could earn a $10,000 tuition scholarship, a trip to New York City to attend the NRF Foundation Student Program, and the opportunity to meet with CVS Health. Deadline to apply is October 25.

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Questions?
Interested in learning more? Reach out to Raquel Ford, NRF Foundation Student Ambassador for UMD and Fashion Business Association President at rford888@terpmail.umd.edu.