[Ouretail] $25,000 NRF scholarship opportunity

Williams, Lisa willial6 at ohio.edu
Sat Feb 20 09:51:17 EST 2016


Please see the information below about a scholarship opportunity through the National Retail Federation.



Lisa

Lisa Williams
Lecturer
Human and Consumer Sciences
Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development
Program Coordinator
Lindley Hall S218
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Athens, OH  45701 - 2979
Phone: (740) 597-3122
Fax: (740) 593-0155
williaL6 at ohio.edu

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Good afternoon:



The 2016 Ray Greenly Scholarship<http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=148820516&sid=90298625&m=12144919&u=NRF_&j=32375676&s=https://nrf.com/career-center/scholarships/ray-greenly-scholarship?utm_source=RealMagnet&utm_medium=Member%2BSchool%2BAdvisors&utm_campaign=RayGreenly16> application is now available. The Scholarship will award over $100,000 in scholarships this year to students who have the potential to succeed in digital retail. We're looking for students with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit who can find innovative ways to connect retail customers to brands and products.



Students don't have to be in a retail program or major to apply; in fact, students pursuing majors in ecommerce, engineering, marketing or advertising, journalism, graphic design and IT are all critically important for the future of digital retail and are encouraged to submit an application.



The deadline to apply is March 13, 2016. For more information on the eligibility, criteria and application, visit nrf.com/raygreenly<http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=148820516&sid=90298626&m=12144919&u=NRF_&j=32375676&s=http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=1447711883&sid=90109619&m=12120452&u=NRF_&j=32369869&s=https://nrf.com/career-center/scholarships/ray-greenly-scholarship/how-apply-the-ray-greenly-scholarship> or contact me<mailto:wagherr at nrf.com?subject=Ray%20Greenly%20Scholarship> directly. You can also download a flyerhere<http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=148820516&sid=90298627&m=12144919&u=NRF_&j=32375676&s=http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=1447711883&sid=90289246&m=12120452&u=NRF_&j=32369869&s=https://nrf.com/sites/default/files/Images/Career%20Center/GreenlyScholorship_Flyer_8x11.pdf>to share with your school.



We are also hosting an information session on Wednesday, February 24 at 3PM (ET) to explain the scholarship requirements and process. The dial-in number is 1-866-855-1143 and participant code is 49572241#.



Below are a few FAQs. Let me know if you have any other questions, but please make sure to read the how to apply<http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=148820516&sid=90298628&m=12144919&u=NRF_&j=32375676&s=https://nrf.com/career-center/scholarships/ray-greenly-scholarship/how-apply-the-ray-greenly-scholarship>page before reaching out to me.



What is new this year?

  *   The application process is two phases. In the first phase applicants are required to submit an innovation essay, personal brand video and school transcripts. Deadline is March 13 at 11:59pm EST.
  *   There will be a short review period during which applicants will be selected to move on to the second phase of the application process. Those selected will be assigned a company specific case study from HSN, Nordstrom or REI.
  *   Phase two requires selected applicants to submit a case study, letter of recommendation, resume and headshot. Deadline is June 13 at 11:59pm EST.

Who can apply?

  *   Eligible sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student attending a U.S. college or university. They must be enrolled full-time when the scholarship is awarded in September 2016.
  *   Students do not have to be in a retail program or major to apply; in fact, students pursuing majors in ecommerce, engineering, marketing or advertising, journalism, graphic design and IT are all critically important for the future of digital retail and are encouraged to submit an application.
  *   There is no limit to the number of students who can apply from one school.
  *   Please spread the word beyond your NRFSA membership to increase your chances of having a semifinalist selected!

How to apply?

  *   Students are responsible for submitting their own application. You are not required to have a separate internal process for selection as there is no limit to the number of students who can apply from each school.
  *   Students must create an account and submit an innovation essay, personal brand video and school transcripts via https://nrfscholars.communityforce.com<http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=148820516&sid=90298629&m=12144919&u=NRF_&j=32375676&s=https://nrfscholars.communityforce.com> on or before 11:59 p.m. ET on March 13 to be eligible.

As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.



Robin Wagher

Director, Scholarship Programs

NRF Foundation




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