General Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded directly by the ICSC Foundation and ICSC Foundation Canada and are for students within the United States and Canada.
Accepting applications for the Roslyn & Elliot Jaffe Retail Entrepreneur Prize
Open to U.S. & Canadian Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Deadline: March 14, 2023
Apply here
Scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are now closed.
Benefits for all scholarship recipients include:
- A tuition grant
- An all-expense paid trip to ICSC LAS VEGAS for U.S. recipients or a Canadian-based event for Canadian recipients.
- Pairing with an industry mentor and a spot in the ICSC Foundation’s Mentorship Program
- A complimentary year-long ICSC student membership
Requirements for all scholarship applicants:
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale)
- Must have a demonstrated interest in
(1) the Marketplace Industry—made up of retail real estate shopping centers, malls, main street and mixed-use centers—or a related field, or
(2) or entrepreneurship if applying for the Roslyn & Elliot Jaffe Retail Entrepreneur Prize
Please see additional criteria listed under each specific scholarship below.
Note, ICSC Foundation partners with AwardSpring, a third-party vendor, to administer this application. By clicking “Apply” you will be redirected to the AwardSpring site to begin the formal application process.
Undergraduate Scholarships — United States
All applicants applying to any U.S. undergraduate scholarship must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Eligibility criteria:
- Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
- For sophomores and juniors, the award is renewable for an additional year provided renewal criteria are met
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) undergraduate students, including those who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and/or Native American
- Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
- For sophomores and juniors, the award is renewable for an additional year provided renewal criteria are met
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) undergraduate students, including those who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and/or Native American
- Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
- Preference given to those with financial need
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) undergraduate students, including those who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and/or Native American
- Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) undergraduate students, including those who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and/or Native American
- Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
- For sophomores and juniors, the award is renewable for an additional year provided renewal criteria are met
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
- Open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) undergraduate students, including those who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and/or Native American, women, veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community
- Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
- Preference given to those with financial need
Benefits include:
- $10,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
This scholarship is open exclusively to students who have applied to the PGIM Internship in fall 2022.
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) undergraduate students, including those who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and/or Native American, women, veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community
- Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Female
- Full-time sophomore, junior or senior student enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Full-time college student enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
Benefits include:
- $10,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Full-time college student enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
Benefits include:
- $10,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships – United States
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.
Eligibility criteria:
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Full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
- Students from historically diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply, including those from racial/ethnic minority groups (Black/African American, Hispanic/LatinX, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan native), women, veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community
- Preference given to those with financial need
Benefits include:
- $10,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada or international student
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Undergraduate (full-time) or graduate student (full-time or part-time) enrolled at an accredited university at the time of applying (open to individuals or a team)
- Applicants must be passionate about launching a new retail concept, product, idea or pre-seed stage company (either brick-and-mortar or online)
Benefits include:
- $10,000
Additional requirements:
- Must submit a business plan presentation for new retail concept, including:
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Video (maximum 3 minutes): Introduction of yourself, your concept/vision and a general pitch, including why your concept is unique
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Executive summary (maximum 3 pages): Provide background on industry, overview of your business concept, target consumer/markets, financial plan and marketing strategy
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Undergraduate Scholarships — Canada
Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
Eligibility criteria:
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Full-time second-, third- or fourth-year student enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Graduate Scholarships – United States
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.
Eligibility criteria:
- Graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) undergraduate students, including those who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and/or Native American
- Graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
Benefits include:
- $5,000 toward tuition fees, books and supplies
Eligibility criteria:
- Graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in fall 2023
- Preference given to those with financial need
Benefits include:
- $10,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies