Many of our industry’s leaders began at the store level and followed their career paths to senior-executive positions. For more than three decades, the NACS Foundation has been helping these individuals chart a path for a successful career in convenience through higher education.

Each year, the NACS Foundation Future Fund Program awards up to 11 scholarships (valued at $3,000 each) to the industry's best and brightest who are currently working in your stores. The $3,000 scholarship helps cover tuition and other expenses, like books and materials. In addition, recipients will also receive a stipend to attend the 2023 NACS Show in Atlanta, October 3-6, where they can learn more about exciting career paths from both a retailer and supplier perspective in the industry. They will also be recognized during a special evening ceremony.

The scholarship application submission period for 2023-2024 has been extended! This year’s scholarship applications must be submitted before Monday, June 26 to be considered. Learn more at conveniencecares.org/FutureFund.

About the Future Fund

The NACS Foundation Future Fund Program supports convenience store employees who demonstrate the potential and the determination to hold future positions of senior leadership in the industry. Since inception, the program has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to NACS retail members.

At the 2022 NACS Show, six students received a $3,000 scholarship to an accredited college or university in the United States, plus a stipend to attend the Show, where they had a firsthand opportunity to learn more about exciting career paths in the industry.

The 2022-2023 NACS Foundation Scholarship recipients:

• Angelina Fox, Team Member, Heritages Dairy Stores, Rowan University
• Tatiana Landin Garcia, Accounts Payable Coordinator, Nouria Energy Corporation
• Alexandria Holton, Team Member, Heritages Dairy Stores, Georgian Court University
• Jake Manske, Operations Assistant, Jack’s Companies, The University of St. Thomas
• Matthew McDonnell, Detail Customer Advisor 2, Delta Sonic Car Wash, The University of Iowa
• Abby Scheeler, Food Service, The Hub Convenience Stores, The University of Mary

The annual scholarship program is a benefit that can help convenience retailers retain, reward and develop the next generation of industry leaders. To donate to the program or for more information about the 2023-2024 scholarship award, including student eligibility and how to apply, visit conveniencecares.org/FutureFund.