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NRF Foundation Announces Finalists for 2017 Next Generation ScholarshipThe National Retail Federation Foundation today announced this year's top five finalists for its Next Generation Scholarship program, which provides financial support to college students pursuing careers or majors relevant to retail. The finalists will travel to New York City, where they will interview with a panel of retail executives who will award four $10,000 scholarships and one $25,000 scholarship. The top recipient will be announced on stage in front of hundreds of retail CEOs and insiders at the NRF Foundation Gala on January 15 during Retail's BIG Show. "Each year we are impressed by the caliber of students that apply for this scholarship and their level of creativity and passion towards retail," NRF Foundation Executive Director Ellen Davis said. "Through their essays, this year's finalists demonstrated excitement, innovation, leadership, and passion that is very crucial in shaping the future of the retail industry." The finalists are:
The semi-finalists are:
Over 500 students are expected to attend the January 13-15 Student Program, which exposes students to executives from some of the industry's most popular brands such as Disney (News - Alert), The Home Depot, Macy's, West Elm and Nike. Students will hear from retail recruiters offering opportunities for internships, training programs and entry-level career positions and will learn to leverage their networks to advance their careers through an executive mentor session. To learn more about the scholarship, visit NRF.com/NextGeneration. About the NRF Foundation The NRF Foundation shapes retail's future by building awareness of the industry through statistics and stories; developing talent through education, experiences and scholarships; and fostering career growth among people who work in retail. The NRF Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of the National Retail Federation and is funded in part by generous donations from retail industry supporters. NRF.com/Foundation.
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