The Gromek Institute has nominated Mishmi Pathania from Strategic Design Management to be the NRF Foundation Student Ambassador.

Every year each NRF University Member School has a student ambassador that connects the campus to key resources from the NRF Foundation. Check with the advisor at your school to learn about this leadership opportunity – and its $1,000 scholarship.

NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarships

The highest honor that the NRF Foundation can bestow upon a student features a top award of $25,000 and recognition as an emerging leader in retail.

The Next Generation Scholarship is open for applications as of January 2026. Read more to learn how to apply.

The 2026-27 NRF Foundation University Challenge — our business competition for teams of three to four undergraduates studying all majors — opens soon. Get real-world experience, make your pitch to retail leaders and your team could earn up to $30,000 in scholarships.

Read more to learn more on how to apply.

January 7-10, 2027
Marriott Marquis, NYC

The NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City gives college students the unique opportunity to launch their future careers in retail and experience all that the industry offers.