NRF Foundation: Ray Greenly Scholarship Grant

NRF Foundation: Ray Greenly Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nrf Foundation
Last Updated: September 03, 2025

Summary

The NRF Foundation Ray Greenly Scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in digital retail-related fields such as technology and supply chain. Established in memory of Ray Greenly, this scholarship aims to empower ambitious students with the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to innovate in retail. Eligible candidates must be undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant internship experience. The application deadline is November 3rd, providing a unique opportunity to attend the NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City.

Overview

NRF Foundation Ray Greenly Scholarship Ray Greenly was Vice President of Research and Member Services for Shop.org, the digital division of the National Retail Federation, before losing a year-long fight with cancer in the fall of 2005. The Ray Greenly Scholarship provides financial support to students pursuing a degree in fields most relevant to digital retail such as supply chain, IT, technology, engineering, computer science, operations management. The Ray Greenly Scholarship Fund awards students across the country who have the creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking to create new ways to connect retail customers to brands and products. Recipients are ambitious, curious, adaptable and have the potential to impact the future of digital retail. The application period for this opportunity is open through November 3rd. How to Apply The NRF Foundation Ray Greenly Scholarship Fund offers the opportunity for technology and supply chain students to attend the 2025 NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City, free of charge. Retail companies, including some of the most exciting brands in the country, are driving big tech innovation. The NRF Foundation Student Program introduces exciting career paths that might not have been considered, with sessions highlighting the impact tech, supply chain, fulfillment, and data and analytics jobs have on retail businesses.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Undergraduate-level sophomore, junior or seniorCurrently pursuing a technology or supply chain majorEnrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United StatesMinimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleAt least one job or internship related to your field of study or area(s) of interestHave not previously attended the Student Program through a scholarship from the NRF Foundation.Must be available to attend the 2026 NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City, January 8 - 11, 2026