Department Scholarships

 

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.

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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 Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.  Applicants must demonstrate sound academic performance by being a student in good standing within the University

 

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 p

One to three scholarships are awarded annually to graduating senior dietetic majors.

 

Other Scholarships

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.

 

 

 

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