General Scholarships

Eligibility criteria:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• For sophomores and juniors, the award is renewable for an additional year provided renewal criteria are met
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated interest in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather

Benefits include:

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event
• Pairing with an industry mentor
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship

Application requirements:

• Application*
• Transcript
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process.

Eligibility criteria:  

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic minority group (Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan native)
• Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• For sophomores and juniors, the award is renewable for an additional year provided renewal criteria are met
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated interest in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather

Benefits include: 

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies  
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event (required) 
• Pairing with an industry mentor (required) 
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship 

Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays  

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria: 

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
• Female
• Full-time sophomore, junior or senior student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated interest in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather.  

Benefits include: 

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies 
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event (required)​ 
• Pairing with an industry mentor (required) 
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship  

Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria:  

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic minority group (Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan native)
• Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated interest in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather

Benefits include: 

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies  
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC 2022 Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event
• Pairing with an industry mentor (required) 
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship 

Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays  

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria: 

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic minority group in the marketplaces industry, including racial/ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ community and women
• Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• For sophomores and juniors, the award is renewable for an additional year provided renewal criteria are met
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated interest in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather

​Benefits include: 

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC 2022 Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event (required)
• Pairing with an industry mentor (required)
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship 

Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays 

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process.

This scholarship is open exclusively to students who have applied to the PGIM Internship (see below to apply to Internship).

If you applied for the PGIM internship and are interested in applying for the PGIM scholarship, please contact Colleen Merolle at cmerolle@icsc.com.

Benefits include:

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day conference, or an JDL LOCAL event
• Pairing with an industry mentor
• Free ICSC student membership for the duration of the scholarship

Eligibility criteria:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic minority group (Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan native)
• Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated interest in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather

Benefits include: 

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies  
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event (required) 
• Pairing with an industry mentor (required) 
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship 

Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays  

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must have a retail concept, idea or pre-seed stage company; these may be brick-and-mortar and/or online

Benefits include:

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event
• Pairing with an industry mentor with relevant experience
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship

Application requirements:

• Application*
• Business plan
• Transcript
• Recommendation appraisal form

Business plan presentation for new retail concept must include:

• Video (maximum 3 minutes): Introduction of yourself, your concept/vision and a general pitch, including why your concept is unique
• Executive summary (maximum 3 pages): Provide background on industry, overview of your business concept, target consumer/markets, financial plan and marketing strategy

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process.  

Eligibility criteria: 

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
• Full-time college student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA; for freshmen a minimum high school 3.0 GPA 
• Demonstrated interest in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather

Benefits include: 

• $10,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies 
• All-expenses paid trip to to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event   (required)​ 
• Pairing with an industry mentor (required) 
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship  

Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays 

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria:

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident 
• Full-time college student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA; for freshmen a minimum high school 3.0 GPA 
• ​​Demonstrated interest in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial drive and spirit 

Benefits include: 

• $10,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies 
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event  (required) 
• Pairing with an industry mentor (required) 
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship​ ​​ 

 Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays 

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria:

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Full-time second, third or fourth year student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated interest in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather

Benefits include:

• One scholarship of $2,500 and one scholarship of $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
• All-expenses paid trip to an JDL LOCAL event
• Pairing with an industry mentor
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship

Application requirements:

• Application*
• Transcript
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays 

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria:

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must have a retail concept, idea or pre-seed stage company; these may be brick-and-mortar and/or online

Benefits include:

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
• All-expenses paid trip to an JDL LOCAL event
• Pairing with an industry mentor with relevant experience
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship

Application requirements:

• Application*
• Transcript
• Recommendation appraisal form

Business plan presentation for new retail concept must include:

• Video (maximum 3 minutes): Introduction of yourself, your concept/vision and a general pitch, including why your concept is unique
• Executive summary (maximum 3 pages): Provide background on industry, overview of your business concept, target consumer/markets, financial plan and marketing strategy

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process.  

Eligibility criteria: 

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
• Graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in retail real estate or related field

Benefits include: 

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies 
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event  (required) 
• Pairing with an industry mentor (required) 
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship 

Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria: 

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic minority group (Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan native)
• Graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather

Benefits include: 

• $5,000 toward tuition fees, books and supplies 

• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event (required)

• Pairing with an industry mentor (required)
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship  

Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Two essays

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria: 

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather
• Preference given to those with financial need 

Benefits include: 

• $10,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event, or an JDL LOCAL event (required)
• Pairing with an industry mentor (required)
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship 

Application requirements: 

• Application*
• Transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation appraisal form
• Student Aid Report (SAR) if filed a FAFSA
• Two essays 

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process. 

Eligibility criteria:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must have a retail concept, idea or pre-seed stage company; these may be brick-and-mortar and/or online

Benefits include:

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies

• All-expenses paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas, our signature 3-day event

• Pairing with an industry mentor with relevant experience
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship

Application requirements:

• Application*
• Transcript
• Recommendation appraisal form

Business plan presentation for new retail concept must include:

• Video (maximum 3 minutes): Introduction of yourself, your concept/vision and a general pitch, including why your concept is unique
• Executive summary (maximum 3 pages): Provide background on industry, overview of your business concept, target consumer/markets, financial plan and marketing strategy

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process.

Eligibility criteria:

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university in the fall of 2022
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must have a retail concept, idea or pre-seed stage company; these may be brick-and-mortar and/or online

Benefits include:

• $5,000 toward tuition, fees, books and supplies
• All-expenses paid trip to an JDL LOCAL event
• Pairing with an industry mentor with relevant experience
• Free ICSC student membership for duration of scholarship

Application requirements:

• Application*
• Transcript
• Recommendation appraisal form

Business plan presentation for new retail concept must include:

• Video (maximum 3 minutes): Introduction of yourself, your concept/vision and a general pitch, including why your concept is unique
• Executive summary (maximum 3 pages): Provide background on industry, overview of your business concept, target consumer/markets, financial plan and marketing strategy

*The JDL Foundation partners with third-party vendor, WizeHive, to administer this application. By clicking “apply” you will be redirected to the WizeHive platform to begin the formal application process.