The Circana Scholars Program provides experiential learning in market research and analytics, offering scholarships, training, and mentorship for students.
What is Circana Scholars Program?
Circana offers an experiential learning initiative designed to introduce students to a career in market research and analytics. Through this program, participants gain access to scholarships, technical training, professional development workshops, executive panel discussions, mentorship, and a final project to showcase your skills and knowledge.
Program Highlights:
- Learn how to leverage Circana’s consumer solutions and analytics to address real-world business challenges and market opportunities.
- Translate data into actionable insights that drive business performance for Circana’s clients.
- Develop and present a final case study, showcasing insights derived from data analysis.
- Engage with peers and industry experts to explore topics such as navigating the workforce as a person of color, jump starting your career, and giving back to your community.
What You’ll Gain as a Participant:
We are committed to ensuring every participant benefits from:
- Financial support: A scholarship to assist with your education.
- Industry knowledge: deeper understanding of the market research and analytics industry, as well as the clients we serve.
- Real-world experience: Hands-on work with a real-world case study.
- Skill development: Training in technical tools and essential behavioral skills critical for career success.
- Networking opportunities: Access to mentors and industry professionals, fostering connections that extend beyond the program.
Who We're Looking For:
We are dynamic individuals from diverse backgrounds, who are eager to jumpstart their careers, get hands- on experiences, and make a positive impact.
Ideal candidates are:
- Juniors graduating from 2026 to 2028
- Interested in pursuing careers in Insights, Data Analytics, Paid Media, Market Research, CPG or Retail
- Willingness to embrace new technologies and a passion for leveraging innovative solutions to drive business value.
- Available to attend program virtual meetings on the following dates:
- Saturdays (January – May) from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT (10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET)
- Fridays (June – August) from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET)
How To Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume along with one of the following:
- A brief cover letter explaining why you want to participate in Circana Scholars Program.
- A letter of recommendation from a current or past professor, mentor, or supervisor.
You can apply for the Circana Scholars Program through our career website.
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Top Skills
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Data Analysis
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