Students with an interest in asset protection, loss prevention, corporate security, or digital and ecommerce fraud prevention can apply now for the opportunity to attend NRF PROTECT, June 23-25, 2025, in Grapevine, Texas.
Through the generosity of industry partners, NRF will provide up to four (4) qualifying college students with travel-related expenses and an all-access conference pass to learn more about the industry at NRF PROTECT.
Official rules and scholarship application are located below.
Attend sessions and hear from experts in retail, law enforcement and other related industries to learn more about career opportunities with retail asset protection.
Learn about roles in asset protection, loss prevention, criminal investigation, cyber and digital crimes
Gain insights from more than 30 educational sessions on topics involving investigations, crisis management, analytics and risk management
See the latest in technologies including Artificial Intelligence, RFID, Robotics and Data and Computer Analytics
Meet expert retail industry practitioners and leaders, industry partners and solution providers, and state, local and federal law enforcement agencies
Applications are now available through March 30, 2025, for college students meeting the following requirements:
Currently a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate-level student in an accredited college or university
Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree work that relates to the studies of criminal justice, business or finance, cybersecurity, analytics or other programs with an interest in learning more about career opportunities in retail asset protection
At least 21 years of age prior to June 22, 2025
Complete Official Rules must be reviewed prior to the start of the application.