Award Name/Title: Retail as a Career Scholarship
Amount: Twenty awards of $1,000 $3,000 and $5,000
Application Status: Closed
Application Due Date: June 30, 2021
Awards Details:
Who is eligible to apply?
To be considered for one of the scholarships, applicants must meet one the following criteria:
- Enrolled full-time or part-time at a Canadian college or university in Fall 2021
- Enrolled in a Canadian high school o Pursuing a retail, business or marketing/design-related program
- Currently working part-time or full-time within the retail industry
What do applicants need in order to apply?
1. Complete the online application and release form – Application form found on RCC’s Application Website - https://RetailCouncilCanada-apply.smapply.io/prog/2021RESP
2. Official transcript from either a high school or post-secondary institution
3. A reference letter (200 words max.) from current employer that includes the following:
- Applicant's demonstrated and continued commitment to the retail industry
- Ways in which the applicant has distinguished him/herself from other employees
- Reasons explaining why the applicant is deserving of this scholarship
- Current employer/supervisor contact information
4. The future of the Canadian Shopping Industry typed essay (800- 1000 words max) in PDF or MS Word file format, .
5. Retail Innoviation Presenation
6. Proof of applicant's enrolment in a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Please note: This scholarship program is for students who are enrolled in or applying to retail, business or marketing-related post-secondary programs in Fall 2021. If you are not enrolled or applying to one of these programs or attending school in Fall 2021, your application will NOT be considered.
Application Deadline – June 30, 2021
For more information, and to apply, please visit https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/education/retail-education-scholarship-program/.
There is no Application Form need to be downloaded.