NRF Foundation x Licensing International Scholarship
Introduction
The NRF Foundation x Licensing International Scholarship aims to promote awareness of career paths in brand licensing within the retail industry.
Description
If you are an undergraduate college student, in a four-year college program or a two-year community college program, with an interest in careers in the retail industry and brand licensing, you could earn a $5,000 tuition scholarship and a trip to New York City to attend the 2026 NRF Foundation Student Program.
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 learn about careers in brand licensing.
Application Requirements
The NRF Foundation x Licensing International 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 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Legal U.S. citizen or resident over 18 years of age.
Pursuing studies in business, marketing, design, engineering, e-commerce, merchandising, product development, entrepreneurial studies or other brand licensing industry-related program.
Have not previously attended the NRF Foundation Student Program through a scholarship from the NRF Foundation.
Must be available to attend the NRF Foundation Student Program, Jan. 8-11, 2026, in NYC.
No affiliation with Licensing International or with NRF or the NRF Foundation.
Selection Process
The scholarship will open for applications on August 25, 2025, and close on October 20, 2025.
Students will be notified of their application status and selection by November 12, 2025.
