Dream BIG Scholarship recipients announced

The total amount of the Dream BIG Scholarships totals $3.4 million.
The total amount of the Dream BIG Scholarships totals $3.4 million. | shutterstock
The 2016 recipients of the Dream BIG Scholarship, which awards full scholarships to select individuals, have been announced by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the University of Phoenix.

“Each one of these scholarship recipients was chosen because they believe in working hard, getting the job done and helping the retail industry grow,” Matthew Shay, NRF president and CEO, said. “Although each recipient has already made a positive impact on the industry, the best is yet to come. Furthering their education can help enhance career opportunities for them in retail — and we at NRF can’t wait to see what they accomplish.”

Educational opportunities like the Dream BIG Scholarship can jump-start the careers of gifted students within the retail industry.

“Opportunities in retail continue to grow as technology and consumer demands drive change within the industry,” Ruth Veloria, executive dean at the University of Phoenix School of Business, said. “Education can be an important piece to help pursue career and leadership opportunities in this field — especially given how diverse the career paths are. University of Phoenix is proud to team up with the National Retail Federation to develop the next generation of leaders in retail by providing an industry-aligned education designed to help them succeed.”

The full list of Dream BIG Scholarship recipients can be found on www.businesswire.com.