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Each year, the Retail Council of Canada awards scholarships to students interested in a career in retail or who currently work in retail.
This year, $62,000 in scholarships will be awarded to students from across the country who are working in retail and who are entering or currently enrolled in a retail-related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. RCC is proud to announce this year’s winners for 2025. These students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, dedication to furthering education, and a passion for retail. Congratulations winners!
In addition to the scholarships, recipients will receive an all-access pass, including travel and accommodation, to attend RCC STORE 2025 where they will have the opportunity to meet with some of Canada’s most prominent retail industry professionals.
Among the fourteen students awarded Retail Education Scholarships, four received additional honours.
David Medcalfe (sponsored by Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.)
Alana Tollenaar (sponsored by JRoss Recruiters)
Emilio Velazquez (sponsored by RCC)
Amaira Bons (sponsored by Browns Shoes)
Joy Lin
Scholarship sponsor: Canadian Tire Corporation
Alana Tollenaar
Scholarship sponsor: Canadian Tire Corporation
Adyline Hammond
Scholarship sponsor: Canadian Tire Corporation
Hannah Hodak
Scholarship sponsor: IKEA Canada
Juliette Sayoc De Jesus
Scholarship sponsor: TJX Canada
Amaira Bons
Scholarship sponsor: Walmart Canada
Alyssa Marie Velarde
Scholarship sponsor: Ardene
Praveen Kumar
Scholarship sponsor: Bell Canada
Emilio Velazquez
Scholarship sponsor: Best Buy Canada
David Medcalfe
Scholarship sponsor: The Home Depot Canada
Briana Bouffard
Scholarship sponsor: Home Hardware Stores Limited
Eric Zhang
Scholarship sponsor: Staples Canada
Yonadab Sameer
Scholarship sponsor: LCBO
Maharshi Patel
Scholarship sponsor: LCBO
Your contribution helps shape the future of retail talent in Canada.
RCC wishes these winners well as they continue their careers in retail. The 2026 Retail Education Scholarship program will open in January 2026! Application Deadline: April 1, 2026.