Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition has numerous scholarships available for all three undergraduate majors – dietetics, food science and nutritional sciences. These opportunities are available through an annual application process conducted during spring semester. Awards are normally available the following academic year.
Food Science And Human Nutrition Undergraduate Scholarships Application
Charles H. (Chuck) and Marjorie (Marge) Bagans Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a undergraduate student enrolled in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Must demonstrate interest in the dairy sciences.
Chenoweth Award in Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Awarded to a dietetic student accepted into a Dietetic Internship Program or a graduate student in human nutrition or medical-related program.
Virginia Dare Award
Awarded to one undergraduate student per university who has shown outstanding aptitude in a course related to the judging, manufacturing and utilization of flavors in ice cream. Preference is given to students participating in the Dairy Products Judging Team.
Margaret A. Eaegle Endowed Scholarship
Awards made to juniors or seniors in dietetics or nutritional sciences. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to U.S. citizens with financial need.
Food & Nutrition Association Senior Professional Development Award
Awarded to a senior graduating spring of application year enrolled in any major in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Consideration will be made based on active participation in FNA activities, recommendations, financial need and minimum GPA of 3.0 in major.
Food & Nutrition Association 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 is given to students with financial need and overall GPA of at least 3.0.
Food Science and Human Nutrition Junior/Senior Excellence Awards
Awards to juniors or seniors in each of the department majors – dietetics, food science and nutritional sciences. Minimum GPA of 3.0.Frozen Food Industry Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate 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 who are pursuing a career in the food industry. (Provided by the Distinguished Order of Zerocrats).Beth and Holly Fryer Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student in foods and nutrition or graduate student in human nutrition. Minimum GPA of 3.2.Gerber "Carl G. Smith" Award for Excellence
Awarded to a junior in food science. Must have demonstrated academic excellence and exhibited outstanding leadership abilities as indicated by service and extracurricular activities.
Gerber Endowment Fund in Pediatric Nutrition and Food Science
Awarded to undergraduate students in dietetics, food science, or nutritional sciences demonstrating academic excellence. Must provide a statement of how your career plans relate to nutrition and food science with an emphasis on pediatrics. Awarded to doctoral students in nutrition or food science actively engaged in research relevant to nutrition and food science with emphasis on pediatrics who demonstrate academic excellence. Must provide a statement of how your research relates to nutrition and food science with an emphasis on pediatrics.
The Max Gonzenbach Fund for Student Mentoring and Research
Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in dietetics, food science or nutritional sciences, or a graduate student in FSHN with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must identify interest in participating in faculty-mentored research projects and scholarly opportunities designed to increase the understanding of foods, nutrition and health outcomes. Particular emphasis will be applied to dairy-based foods.The Constance Parks Hagelshaw and Doretha June Hagelshaw Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in FSHN. Must be a student in good academic standing.Andrew R. and Claudine Burkhart Jackson Dairy Food Science and Human Nutrition Scholarship
Awarded to a sophomore or junior student in FSHN with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and interest in dairy foods.Marintha Judson Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student in FSHN who earned the highest GPA in foods courses (HNF) at the end of their sophomore year.Marilyn Mook Endowed Scholarship
Awarded 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.
Delton and Dianne Parks Scholarship
Award to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition who is pursuing a career in Food Science with preference for students entering the field of dairy processing or production and demonstrating financial need.
Annette Rachman Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate in dietetics. Selection based on financial need, evidence of a successful future in selected field of study and academic achievement. Minimum GPA 2.0.Lois Gordon Ridley Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship
Awarded to a full-time junior or senior in dietetics or nutritional sciences. Selection based on financial need, academic achievement (2.8 minimum GPA), professional goals, participation in preprofessional experiences/internships and on a balance of activities within the university and community.The Rachel A. Schemmel Endowed Lecture/Undergraduate Research Scholarship
Award given to sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and interest in laboratory research. This award includes laboratory funding to the faculty mentor.Carl G. and Viola Smith Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to any undergraduate major in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Students receiving this award must be considering a career in the food science/human nutrition fields. Preference given to undergraduate applicants with good academic standing. Minority students will be given special consideration.Charles M. Stine Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a senior in food science. Minimum GPA of 3.0.
G. Malcolm Trout Undergraduate Scholarship
Awards given to undergraduate students 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.
Verlene & Dale K. Weber Food Science Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the food science major with a business and management focus and a minimum GPA of 2.5, who demonstrates financial need and interest in pursuing a career in the dairy or food science industries.*Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to read PDF documents.
