Molding young minds into future leaders of the grocery industry
Who We Are
Grocery Manufacturers Representative Association began in Louisiana in 1953. We are a non-profit that was developed to bring manufacturers and retailers together. This partnership provides scholarship opportunities to college students working in the grocery industry.
Each year, this partnership awards approximately $70k - $100k in scholarships.
Raised Over
$673K
in scholarship
money since 2014
Awarded Over
$975K
scholarship funds
to students since 1997
Past Scholars
“This financial assistance helped me pursue my degrees in business and subsequent employment in the supermarket retail industry.”
JAMES IVERSONPricing Coordinator for Roberts Company, Inc. and 2004 GMRA/ADMAX Scholarship Recipient
James Iverson
2004 GMRA Scholarship Recipient
Job Title : Pricing Coordinator, Roberts Company, Inc.
I came to appreciate the value of a dollar, hard work, and how difficult life can be for folks of average means at a young age working in the supermarket industry. I was fortunate to have wonderful parents that helped open my eyes to all of those realities and who also pushed me to take advantage of that knowledge. I was among the first recipients of the GMRA/Admax Scholarship in 2004 and that financial assistance helped me pursue my degrees in business and subsequent employment in the supermarket retail industry. One of my proudest professional moments since graduating came as a store director in 2012 when I was able to help one of my most deserving cashiers secure her own GMRA/Admax scholarship.
In the Southeast Region of Unites States
80
Colleges + Universities
Attended by GMRA Students
In the United States
12
States GMRA Scholars
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Support Us
Through Memberships
GMRA memberships provide manufacturers and retailers with opportunities to develop strong mutually beneficial relationships, as well as access to the educated and talented youth currently working in the grocery industry.
Through Donations
Donations ensure the continued success of the GMRA scholarship program for students in the grocery industry, which provides students with the opportunity to continue their education and prepare for future career opportunities.