NRF Foundation Scholarship Finalists Named

The NRF Foundation has announced the five undergraduate finalists of the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship presented by SAS — the organization’s premier scholarship competition. First created in 2014, the scholarship is for students of various and diverse academic backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership skills, previous retail experience and a passion for making an impact in the retail industry.

“The NRF Foundation is honored to recognize the top five finalists of the Next Generation Scholarship,” NRF Foundation Executive Director Adam Lukoskie said. “These young individuals have shown true passion, tenacity and creative vision throughout the competition, and we are eager to celebrate their success in January at the NRF Foundation Honors.”

The finalists are:

•  Kev Addison (Indiana University)
• Cali Burns (University of Missouri)
• Fatmata Camara (LIM College)
• Rosinella D’Ostilio (University of Florida)
• Michelle Lee (University of Notre Dame)

The top recipient will receive a $25,000 tuition scholarship; the other four finalists will each receive a $10,000 tuition scholarship. The top recipient will be announced on stage at the NRF Foundation Honors on Jan.14 in New York City.

The competition included a summer case study created in collaboration with Macy’s, Inc. and two interviews with assigned retailers. The finalists were chosen from 10 semifinalists who participated in video interviews with NRF staff. The final round of the competition will include interviews with the

The honors will take place on Jan. 14 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square and will be co-hosted by president and CEO-elect of Macy’s Inc. and foundation Board Chairman Tony Spring and Walmart U.S. president and CEO and board Chairman John Furner.

Since 2014, more than $900,000 in funds have been awarded through the Next Generation Scholarship. Visit https://nrffoundation.org/scholarships for more information about these scholarships.

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