Over $75,000 in Scholarships and Benefits Available!
Retail Council of Canada, in partnership with industry sponsors, will award more than $75,000 in scholarships and benefits to students entering or currently enrolled in a business, marketing or retail-related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Benefits of the scholarship program for students include financial assistance in their post-secondary education and a chance to connect with top industry professionals by attending STORE 2009 in Toronto.
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For the first time this year, Interac Association will award a $5,000 scholarship to the top applicant for the Retail as a Career Scholarship. The name of the recipient will be kept secret until STORE 2009. |
There will be 26 scholarships available in 2009, one (1) $5,000 Interac Scholarship and twenty-five (25) $1,000 Industry-Sponsored Scholarships.
Each scholarship winner will receive the following:
- Financial assistance for their post-secondary education
- Hotel and travel expenses to attend STORE 2009, the Canadian retail industry's premier conference, June 1-2. Scholarship recipients will have the chance to attend educational sessions and network with top industry professionals before they are recognized at STORE 2009.
Application Deadline: April 3, 2009
Scholarship Application Process
Who is eligible?
- Applicants must fulfill the following criteria to be considered:
- Attending a Canadian college or university full-time or part-time in Fall 2009
- Pursuing a retail, business or marketing-related program.
- Working part-time or full-time within the retail industry.
What do I need to apply?
- Completed application and release form
- Official transcript from either high school or post-secondary institution
- A reference letter (200 words max.) from your current employer that includes the following:
- Applicant's commitment to the retail industry
- How the applicant has distinguished him/herself from other employees
- Why the applicant should be awarded this scholarship
- Current employer/supervisor contact information
- A typed essay that answers the following question:
- Just as retailers have a huge influence on the latest trends, they themselves are shaped by larger trends within our society, whether economic, social, environmental, or technological. As a future retail leader, identify a major trend that you believe will have a significant impact on the retail industry, and describe how your education and experience are preparing you for any challenges that may arise when this trend's full impact will be felt. (500 – 700 words max)
- Proof of enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution, which can be one of the following:
- Letter of acceptance or conditional letter of acceptance
- Proof of tuition payment
- Letter from Office of Registrar
Please note: This scholarship program is for students who are enrolled in or applying to retail, business or marketing post-secondary programs. If you are not in one of these programs, your application will NOT be considered.
Forward your application to:
Retail as a Career Scholarship Program
c/o Retail Council of Canada
1255 Bay Street, Suite 800
Toronto, ON M5R 2A9
Applications must arrive at Retail Council of Canada on or before Friday, April 3, 2009. Late applications will not be considered.
How are the applications processed?
- Applications are reviewed by a panel of retail industry experts.
- Every effort is made to bring a cross-section of industry professionals who have a range of experience into the review process.
When will applicants know if they are successful?
- The review process typically takes about four weeks.
- A decision will be made on or around May 2, 2009.
What is the selection process?
- Applications are evaluated on the criteria outlined in the "What do I need to apply?" section.
- We are looking to see that applicants have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in retail and have put some thought into how they are going to make an impact on the retail industry
Many thanks to our generous sponsors who help support the program.
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