A note about coronavirus (COVID-19)
We know the COVID-19 situation is evolving quickly. We’re as concerned as you are about keeping our staff and our community safe, and we’re tracking the situation closely with the guidance of public health experts. All RISE Up materials continue to be available online so you can use the RISE Up program remotely with your students. View our RISE Up Online Delivery – FAQs here and access NRF’s COVID-19 resources here.
NRF Foundation Blog
Spending the virtual summer with retail industry experts
Students will participate in the inaugural NRF Foundation and AEO Inc. Retail Industry Summer Experience
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25 NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship semifinalists announced
25 NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship finalists announced
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NRF Foundation Student Challenge: Tips from last year’s top team
The top team in the 2020 NRF Foundation Student Challenge shared how they succeeded in the business case competition.
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Get real-world experience with the NRF Foundation Student Challenge
The 2021 NRF Foundation Student Challenge business case competition is now open
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Standing out during job interviews with the NRF Foundation scholarship
In addition to providing real-world experience, the Next Generation Scholarship features a top award of $25,000
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NRF & NRF Foundation offer new resources amid pandemic
The NRF Foundation is offering new resources for people impacted by the coronavirus
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Here’s how to apply for NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship
The deadline for the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship has been extended to May 15.
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Georgia Southern wows in NRF Foundation Student Challenge
Georgia Southern edged out more than two dozen other teams in the NRF Foundation Student Challenge
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Young retail professionals reflect on success and stumbles
Young professionals who participated in NRF Foundation scholarships in recent years returned for a panel discussion
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NRF Foundation scholarship helps undergrad erase debt
Texas A & M's LeAnn Percivill was named the top recipient of the 2020 NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship
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