Rack Room Shoes Announces Winners of Dr. Heinz-Horst Deichmann Scholarship Program
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Rack Room Shoes associates receive $2,000 renewable scholarship, providing an educational advantage for the selected students.
The Dr. Heinz-Horst Deichmann Scholarship Program supports Rack Room Shoes associates' educational goals with a $2,000 renewable scholarship.
Rack Room Shoes invests in the next generation of talent, empowering and supporting their valued associates' personal and professional development through the scholarship program.
Rack Room Shoes recently held its annual Dr. Heinz-Horst Deichmann Scholarship Program, selecting five students to receive a $2,000 renewable scholarship to support their educational goals.
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Rack Room Shoes recently announced the winners of its annual Dr. Heinz-Horst Deichmann Scholarship Program, a partnership with Scholarship America aimed exclusively at supporting the educational pursuits of Rack Room Shoes associates. The program selects five students each year to receive a $2,000 renewable scholarship, aiding them in achieving their academic goals.
The scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year are Marwan Abdelgawad, a Senior Sales Associate at Store #618 in Morrisville, N.C.; Bessie Brown, a Sales Associate at Store #376 in Ashland, Ky.; Diego Martinez, an Assistant Store Manager 2nd at Store #3069 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Kayla Rickman, an Assistant Store Manager Lead at Store #499 in Concord, N.C.; and Tara Shivji, a Senior Sales Associate at Store #73 in Knoxville, Tenn.
These exceptional individuals have shown dedication, commitment, and leadership in their academic studies and community involvement. Rack Room Shoes' investment in these young scholars aims to empower and support the personal and professional development of its valued associates. "Investing in the next generation of talent is essential," said Mark Lardie, president and CEO of Rack Room Shoes. "Congratulations to our scholarship winners and their commitment to furthering their education. We're excited to see what the future holds for these bright minds."
In addition, scholarship winners from the previous year were renewed for another year of scholarship support, bringing the total to 10 scholarship recipients awarded for the 2024-2025 school year. This ongoing support underscores Rack Room Shoes' commitment to fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for the growth and success of its associates.
The Dr. Heinz-Horst Deichmann Scholarship Program is one of several initiatives by Rack Room Shoes to support its employees. Through programs like Rack Room Shoes Gives, the company provides ways for customers and employees to seek support for charitable organizations, instilling trust and inspiration in the communities it serves.
About Rack Room Shoes
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Rack Room Shoes has been an innovator in the shoe industry for over 100 years. The company operates more than 520 locations nationwide under the Rack Room Shoes and Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse brands. Both brands offer a wide variety of on-trend styles for women, men, and children in athletic, comfort, and dress categories, while providing a delightful and trusted shopping experience for customers.
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