Numerous scholarships are available to students majoring in programs within the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Many scholarships are supported by endowments and private donations and are administered under the guidance of the FSHN Scholarship Committee. Students must apply using a departmental scholarship application form available from Linda Young in 204 Trout Food Science Bldg. (youngli@msu.edu). Awardees are recognized at various award ceremonies throughout the year.
Annette Rachman Scholarship
Award
for an undergraduate in Dietetics. Selection
is based on academic achievement, financial need and evidence of a successful
future in selected field of study. Minimum
GPA of 2.0.
Carl G. and Viola Smith Scholarship
Award
for recipients with good academic standing and enrolled in a major in the
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and considering a career in the
food science and human nutrition fields. Preference
given to undergraduate applicants. Minority
students will be given special consideration.
Charles M. Stine Memorial Scholarship
Award
for a senior in Food Science. Minimum
GPA of 3.0.
G.
Malcolm
Trout Undergraduate Scholarship
Awards given to sophomores and above enrolled
full-time in any major in the Department
of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Must
demonstrate sound academic performance by being a student in good standing
within the university. Preference
given to students graduating from a Michigan high school.
Awards distributed evenly between Spring and Fall semesters.
Verlene
and Dale K. Weber Endowed Scholarship
Award to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled
in any major within the Department of Food
Science and Human Nutrition. Must demonstrate sound academic performance and
show intent to pursue a career in food sciences industries.
Preference given to students with financial need.
Michigan
Dairy/Kroger Company Expendable Scholarship
Award to a student enrolled in the Department of Food
Science and Human Nutrition, demonstrating an interest and emphasis in Dairy
Processing.
The Charles H. "Chuck" Bagans Memorial
Endowed Scholarship
Award
to a student enrolled in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Must demonstrate interest in the dairy sciences.
Food Science and Human Nutrition "Junior Excellence" Award
Awards
made to juniors in each of the three departmental majors- Dietetics, Food
Science, and Nutritional Sciences. Minimum
GPA of 3.0.
Gerber "Carl G. Smith Award for Excellence"
Award
to a junior in Food Science. Must
have demonstrated academic excellence and exhibited outstanding leadership
abilities as indicated by service and extracurricular activities.
Gerber Products Company Scholarship
Award
to a sophomore student that has declared a major in Dietetics or Nutritional
Sciences. Candidates should have
graduated from a Michigan high school with a grade point average of 3.5.
Marilyn Mook Endowed Scholarship
Award
to a full-time undergraduate student in Dietetics or Nutritional Sciences. Must
intend to pursue a career in human nutrition and foods.
Preference for students experiencing financial difficulty while pursuing
an education.
Food and Nutrition Association (FNA) Undergraduate
Scholarship
Award
given to a freshman, sophomore or junior level student enrolled in any major in
the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Must have demonstrated
active participation in, FNA activities/programs.
Preference for students with financial needs and overall GPA of 3.0.
Complete the FNA Supplemental Material Sheet.
Food and Nutrition Association (FNA) Senior Professional Development
Award
Award
for a senior graduating spring of application year, enrolled in any major in the
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Consideration will be based on active participation in FNA activities,
recommendations, financial need and minimum GPA of 3.0 in major.
Complete the FNA Supplemental Material Sheet.
Frozen Food Industry Scholarship
Award
to a full-time student in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Must demonstrate sound academic performance by being a student in good
standing within the university. Award
to assist students in financial need and pursuing a career in the food industry.
Margaret A. Eaegle Endowed Scholarship
Awards
made to juniors or seniors in Dietetics or Nutritional Sciences majors in the
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference given to U.S. citizens with financial
need.
Constance Parks Hagelshaw and June Hagelshaw Scholarship
Awards
made to undergraduate students enrolled full-time in any major in the
Virginia Dare Award
Award
to a student who has shown outstanding aptitude in a course related to the
judging, manufacturing and utilization of flavors in ice cream.
Preference given to students participating in the Dairy Products Judging
Team.
Cash-Kopke Scholarshi
One
to three scholarships are awarded annually to graduating senior dietetic majors.
Many scholarships from foundations, commodity groups and professional societies are available to undergraduate students in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. For additional information contact Linda Young, 204 Trout Food Science Bldg. (youngli@msu.edu).
Cherry Product Development Contest
Up
to $2,000 in awards to individual students or teams that develop an innovative
tart cherry product.
Gerber Writing Award
First
prize of $3000 in annual writing competition open to undergraduate and graduate
students enrolled in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Institute of Food Technologists Undergraduate Fellowship Program
Numerous competitive awards of $1000-$5,000 available for undergraduate students majoring in Food Science at IFT accredited universities. Student must be a member of IFT. For more information: http://www.ift.org
Institute of Food Technologists Product
Development Competition
Travel
grants of $550 awarded to finalists in the product development competition.
First, second, and third place prizes of $250-$ 1,000 to winning teams.
Institute of Food Technologists - Great Lakes
Section: Undergraduate Achievement Award
Award
given annually to at least one Food Science undergraduate student who is a
member of the Great Lakes Section of IFT. Selection based on both academic and
non-academic performance. Awards
average $500-$1000.
Institute of Food Technologists - Great Lakes Section:
Clifford L. Bedford Scholarship
Award given annually to one or two undergraduate students majoring in Food Science, Nutritional Science or Dietetics. The student must be a member of the Great Lakes Section of IFT. Awards average $1000. Selection is based on both academic and non-academic performance.
Institute of Food Technologists Lake Erie Section
Three
awards of $ 1,000 are available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring
in Food Science/Technology areas including Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Food
Microbiology, and Food Chemistry. Must be a resident of Lake Erie region as
defined by the Institute of Food Technologists.
Institute of Food Technologists Southern
California Section
Phil
Bates Scholarship-Awards of $500-$1,500 available to graduate students studying
in food technology, food science, nutrition or related field.
Must be resident of Southern California area as defined by the Institute
of Food Technologists.
Institute for Thermal Processing, Specialists
Award of $800 for student manuscript competition.
Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing research relevant to the
thermal processing of food are eligible to submit manuscripts.
Jeanette Lee Scholarship
Award for an undergraduate or a graduate student
enrolled in the College of Human Ecology whose educational emphasis will benefit
families and children. Preference
given to a returning student.
Annette Rachman Scholarship
Award
for an undergraduate in Dietetics or a graduate student working in the food
service area. Special consideration
for applicants employed to financially assist in their educational goals.
Minimum GPA of 2.0.
Toledo Dietetic Association
Laura
E. Heston Educational Fund Scholarship- $750 award to assist Nutrition/Dietetics
student with educational expenses. Students
chosen on basis of need, scholastic ability and professionalism.
Must be an area resident of the Toledo Dietetic Association.