The NACS Foundation Future Fund scholarship funds the development and growth of convenience store employees and their family members by investing in their education with our industry’s support.
The NACS Foundation invites convenience and fuel professionals to nominate the next generation of industry innovators from NACS retail member companies for a 2025-2026 NACS Foundation Future Fund scholarship.
With the support of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), this year’s program will provide 16 scholarships of $3,000 each. These scholarships will help convenience store employees, or the children of employees, cover tuition costs for undergraduate or community college programs.
Applicants (or their family member) must:
- Currently be employed at a NACS retail member company.
- Continue working for the nominating c-store company throughout the scholarship period.
- Be enrolled or will be enrolled in fall 2025 undergraduate academic studies. Applicants must continue enrollment for the full academic year without interruption.
“This expansion of the Future Fund allows us to honor the hardworking individuals who power the convenience store industry and invest in their potential to lead, innovate and transform our sector,” said Kevin O’Connell, executive director of the NACS Foundation. “Thanks to Keurig Dr Pepper’s partnership, we’re proud to offer a larger program that can make a greater impact for employees, their families and the communities they serve.”
In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the 2025 NACS Show in Chicago. The recipients will be honored at a special reception and have exclusive opportunities to network with industry leaders.
Nominations close June 13. Learn more about the NACS Foundation.