The NGA Foundation seeks to position the independent grocery industry as an employer of choice for college students and is committed to supporting students planning careers with this industry. Since 1990 NGA and its affiliates have awarded over $1 million in scholarships providing the critical resources needed to invest in our future leaders.

Eligibility & Requirements

Scholarships are available to those who meet the basic criteria:

Rising college freshman through graduate students attending a U.S. college or university
Must be enrolled at the time of disbursement to be considered (Fall Semester)
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Majoring in Business, Food Management, Accounting, Human Resources, IT or other focuses leading to a career in grocery
Experience in the grocery industry is highly valued

Applications for 2026 Scholarships have closed.

Available Scholarships

Asparagus Club (5)

Asparagus Club, Thomas K. Zaucha

Bob Richardson Legacy

Buehler’s Fresh Food Ed & Helen Buehler

Buehler’s Fresh Food People First

Charlie and Becky Bray Legacy

ECOLAB Women in Grocery

FMS Solutions Holdings, LLC Legacy (1+)
Awarded to a child of state or local law enforcement officers

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Legacy

Peter and Jody Larkin Legacy

Roger Collins Leadership

Ronnie Horton Legacy (2)

Women Grocers of America (WGA)

WGA’s Mary Macey

Fund A Legacy Scholarship

You can support students pursuing careers in grocery through establishing a Legacy Scholarship in the name of an individual or organization. Scholarships start at $1,000 with an administration fee of $250 per scholarship per year. Legacy scholarships require a multi-year commitment which can be paid up front or on an annual basis. Legacy funders have the option to specify candidate qualifications or follow the existing NGAF scholarship program requirements.

Join your industry colleagues and fund a scholarship today! For more information contact [email protected] or call 202-938-2570 for more information.