The Licensing International Foundation’s mission focuses on the next generation of licensing leaders, awarding students from around the world who are interested in a career in brand licensing at all stages of their educational journey.

What was your reaction when you first found out you had received NYWICI’s Brand Marketing Scholarship (funded by LI Foundation)?
I won my scholarship through NYWICI and wanted to learn more about Licensing International after discovering they were my sponsor.

What did receiving this scholarship mean to you?
Receiving the scholarship was a nice reminder that I was doing something right by continuing to a higher education and it felt good to know I have that support.

How has the Scholarship Program helped jumpstart or further your career?
I’m currently in search of a full-time position while in graduate school. However, the scholarship program exposed me to a new world in the marketing and communications industry that I didn’t know existed.

Did this scholarship make you rethink your career goals?
The scholarship made me rethink my career goals in terms of being eager to implement various types of partnerships that would ultimately help a brand grow.

How have you grown professionally and personally from this experience?
Professionally, the scholarship has grown my network and industry knowledge. Personally, I feel good that I have lifelong connections with individuals I can get to know outside of professional life.

What advice would you give to current college students who are thinking of applying to the 2025 Scholarship Program?
To the students looking to apply to the 2025 scholarship, I would say do it! Life is all about putting yourself out there and connecting with like-minded individuals and communities.

Looking ahead, what are your next steps or aspirations?
My next aspirational steps are to finish my portfolio, finish graduate school, and find a full-time job along the way.

As part of our mission to inspire the next generation of talent globally while advancing the understanding of licensing in society, Licensing International’s Scholarship Program grants scholarships to deserving individuals around the world who are interested in a career in brand licensing. Scholarships are available for students at all stages of their educational journey seeking degrees in business, marketing, design, engineering, entrepreneurial studies, e-commerce, and other brand licensing industry-related programs, and will be made directly to the institution to cover educational expenses.  Support the next generation of brand licensing professionals with a donation to the Licensing International Scholarship Fund. Even the smallest donation can make an impact in our community.