2026-2027 NRF Foundation Bright Futures Scholarship
Description
The NRF Foundation Bright Futures Scholarship is a need-based scholarship that offers the opportunity for students to attend the 2027 NRF NXT (formerly NRF Foundation Student Program) in New York City, free of charge.
NRF NXT offers students the chance to explore exciting career paths in the retail industry and accelerate their careers. Students will have the opportunity to meet with and learn more about having a career within the retail industry, including meeting with some of the most exciting brands in the country who are driving innovation.
If you're an undergraduate college student, in a four-year college program or in a two-year community college program, with an interest in pursuing a career in the retail industry, you may be eligible to receive FREE travel and hotel accommodations to attend the 2027 NRF NXT, January 7-10, 2027 in New York City.
By attending this conference, you will have the opportunity to meet with dozens of retail recruiters hiring for both internships and entry-level roles, hear from top leaders and executives in the industry, and explore the most exciting store locations in NYC.
Qualifications
• Enrolled full-time at a fully accredited U.S. college, university or a community college
• Undergraduate-level: sophomore, junior or senior in a four-year college program, or a first- or second-year undergraduate student enrolled in a community college
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Legal U.S. citizen or resident over 18 years of age
• Have not previously attended the Student Program through a scholarship from the NRF Foundation.
• Must be available to attend the full NRF NXT (formerly NRF Foundation Student Program), Jan. 7-10, 2027 in NYC.
International students, at a US based college or university, may apply as long as all other eligibility requirements are met.
Selection Process
If you are selected to attend, the information you submit will be used to assist in securing your travel arrangements. Please provide your personal details as they are written on your travel documents.
You will be contacted directly by the NRF Foundation regarding the status of your application by November 20.
Students will be notified if they are selected. If you are selected to attend, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to register. Hotel accommodation will be reserved on your behalf.
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