2026-2027 NRF Foundation x CVS Health Foundation Retail Management Scholarship

Description

The NRF Foundation x CVS Health Foundation Retail Management Scholarship aims to increase representation and interest in store leadership opportunities.  
If you are an undergraduate college student, in a four-year college program or in a two-year community college program, with an interest in careers in the retail industry and specifically store leadership, you could earn a $10,000 tuition scholarship and a trip to New York City to attend the 2027 NRF NXT (formerly NRF Foundation Student Program).  
By attending this conference, you will have the opportunity to meet with CVS Health and many additional 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. 
The NRF Foundation x CVS Health Foundation Retail Management Scholarship application consists of a written statement, a short video response to a choice of prompts, a resume, and an unofficial transcript to verify enrollment.

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. 
Demonstrated financial need, as verified by the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
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. 
No affiliation with CVS Health, its Foundation or its subsidiaries or with NRF or the NRF Foundation. 
International students, at a US based college / 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. Our goal is to notify all students 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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2026-2027 NRF Foundation x CVS Health Foundation Retail Management Scholarship

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About the NRF Foundation

The NRF Foundation provides access to the education and opportunities needed for successful retail careers, helping people build better lives and stronger communities.

The NRF Foundation is part of the National Retail Federation. NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association. As NRF's nonprofit 501(c)(3), we connect people to an industry that’s a great place to start and a great place to grow.

About CVS Health Foundation

The CVS Health Foundation has a proud history of supporting local communities across various regions throughout the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to uniting communities to address health challenges in collaboration with a wide range of nonprofit grantees. The Foundation collaborates on programs that enhance health outcomes, with focus areas including mental well-being, healthy aging, maternal health, health impacts from extreme weather and chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It also helps lay the groundwork for a healthier future by assisting organizations that address food security and promote educational opportunities. Additionally, the CVS Health Foundation supports CVS Health colleagues by backing the causes that are most meaningful to them through its Matching Gifts, Volunteer Challenge Grants and Children of Colleague Scholarship programs.