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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Please see the information below about a scholarship opportunity through the National Retail Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Lucida Calligraphy";color:#1F497D">Lisa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Lisa Williams<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Lecturer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Lindley Hall S218<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">79 South Court Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Athens, OH 45701 - 2979<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Phone: (740) 597-3122<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">williaL6@ohio.edu<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The 2016</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="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" target="_blank">Ray
Greenly Scholarship</a></span></strong> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The deadline to apply is March 13, 2016. For more information on the eligibility, criteria and application, visit</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><a href="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">
nrf.com/raygreenly</a> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">or contact</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">
<a href="mailto:wagherr@nrf.com?subject=Ray%20Greenly%20Scholarship" target="_blank">
me</a> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">directly. You can also download a flyer</span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><a href="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" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">here</span></strong></a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">to
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are also hosting an information session on
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, February 24 at 3PM (ET)</span></strong> to explain the scholarship requirements and process. The dial-in number is 1-866-855-1143 and participant code is 49572241#.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Below are a few FAQs. Let me know if you have any other questions, but please make sure to read the
</span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><a href="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">how
to apply</a></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">page before reaching out to me.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">What is new this year?</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The application process is two phases. In the first phase applicants are required to submit an innovation essay, personal
brand video and school transcripts. <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Deadline is March 13 at 11:59pm EST.</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Phase two requires selected applicants to submit a case study, letter of recommendation, resume and headshot.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Deadline is June 13 at 11:59pm EST.</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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must be enrolled full-time when the scholarship is awarded in September 2016.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Students do
<u>not</u> 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.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">There is no limit to the number of students who can apply from one school.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please spread the word beyond your NRFSA membership to increase your chances of having a semifinalist selected!</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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for selection as there is no limit to the number of students who can apply from each school.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Students must create an account and submit an innovation essay, personal brand video and school transcripts via</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=148820516&sid=90298629&m=12144919&u=NRF_&j=32375676&s=https://nrfscholars.communityforce.com">
https://nrfscholars.communityforce.com</a> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">on or before
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