DEADLINE: NOV. 30

The NRF Foundation Rising Stars Scholarship helps freshmen and sophomores attend the NRF Foundation Student Program to explore the variety of opportunities in the industry early in their academic careers. Faculty advisors can submit their nominee starting Sept. 13.

DEADLINE: NOV. 19

If you're an undergraduate pursuing a technology major (computer science, engineering or data science) or a supply chain major, you may be eligible to receive free travel and hotel accommodations to attend the 2022 NRF Foundation Student Program.

Applications for the 2022 NRF Foundation Student Challenge are closed. Applications for the 2023 NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship open early next year. Check back for updates about how to get real-world experience and earn your trip to the NRF Foundation Student Program to make your pitch to retail leaders. 

Each NRF University Member School has a student ambassador that connects the campus to key resources from the NRF Foundation. Check with the advisor at your school to learn about this leadership opportunity – and its $1,000 scholarship. The deadline for the 2022 NRF Foundation Student Program was Aug. 27, but it’s not too early to start thinking about this role for you for next year.

The highest honor that the NRF Foundation can bestow upon a student features a top award of $25,000 and recognition as an emerging leader in retail. Applications for the 2023 NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship open early next year.