NRF Foundation Honors

Overview

The NRF Foundation Honors is the National Retail Federation Foundation’s flagship celebration recognizing standout undergraduate students and retail-industry talent through the Next Generation Scholarship and related honors. It is run by the NRF Foundation, a major U.S. retail trade organization, and companies pursue it for national visibility, recruiting access to high-potential students, and association with a respected industry pipeline. Credibility signals include a formal multi-stage application process, named finalist selections, public announcements at NRF Foundation Honors, and a top scholarship award of $25,000.

Eligibility Requirements

• Undergraduate student at an NRF University Member school
• Current or prior retail job or retail internship experience
• Available for the NRF Foundation Student Program and Honors events in New York City
• Must submit essay, personal brand video, one letter of recommendation, resume, school transcripts, and headshot