Nutrition Scholarships

Eligible Applicants You are eligible to apply for this scholarship at a school that participates in the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program if you are From a disadvantaged background as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: An individual from a disadvantaged background is defined as one who comes from an environment that has inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to enroll in and graduate from a health professions school, or from a program providing education or training in an allied health profession; or comes from a family with an annual income below a level based on low income thresholds according to family size published by the U.S. Bureau of Census, adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index, and adjusted by the Secretary, HHS, for use in health professions and nursing programs. A citizen, national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States or the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico or the Marianas Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated State of Micronesia. Eligible Disciplines Under this program, funds are awarded to accredited schools of medicine osteopathic medicine dentistry optometry pharmacy podiatric medicine veterinary medicine nursing (associate, diploma, baccalaureate and graduate degree) public health chiropractic allied health (baccalaureate or graduate degree programs of dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, radiologic technology, speech pathology, audiology, and registered dietitians) graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice (includes clinical psychology, clinical social work, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy) programs providing training of physician assistants

The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program (WU Scholars) is a program designed to support young people and their efforts to pursue a post-secondary education. Selected scholarship recipients will receive USD $2,500 each to contribute toward tuition or school fees at an accredited post-secondary institution and will be selected based on criteria relating to the program's three pillars: Perseverance, Aspiration, and Community. To be eligible, students must be seeking an undergraduate degree in one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business/entrepreneurship. The application, which requires a letter of recommendation and an academic transcript, opens Wednesday March 8th. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 12 at noon Eastern Standard Time. Please contact wufoundation@iie.org with any questions.

To be eligible, applicant must be enrolled in the program a minimum of 4 months during the upcoming academic year August to July. Scholarships are available for the following education program categories: Graduate Scholarships 1. Planned or current enrollment in an advanced degree program. Students who are already enrolled in a dietetic internship (DI) or preprofessional practice program (AP4) and will be completing a graduate program. 2. Intention to practice in the field of dietetics. 3. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Some scholarships require specific areas of study (eg, public health nutrition, foodservice administration, and medicine) and status as a registered dietitian. Such information is requested in the application form. Dietetic Internship/Preprofessional Practice Program Scholarships 1. Planned or current enrollment in a CADE-accredited dietetic internship (DI) or CADE-approved preprofessional practice program (AP4) to establish registration eligibility. Applicants to DI/AP4 programs who are participating in computer matchingmust confirm appointments by the date specified on the application form. (Students who are applying to a combined DI orAP4 graduate program should also apply in this category.) 2. Demonstrate or show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the progression. 3. US citizen or permanent resident.

To qualify, each applicant must: * be a junior or senior in college the year the scholarship is received * be enrolled as a full time student * be enrolled in an agricultural college or university Selection criteria for the scholarship is also based upon: * consideration of academic excellence * past and current involvement in poultry and food related activities * professional objectives

The Scholarship may be used at any post secondary institution of higher education in North Dakota granting Associate or higher degrees. Application deadline is April 1 of the year the scholarship is to be awarded. Recipients of the Nesheim Scholarship may apply for renewal upon satisfactory completion of the previous academic year with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Eligibility requirements: 1. Must be a legal resident of North Dakota and a direct descendant (child, grandchild or great-grandchild) of a U.S. veteran who served honorably. Proof of service and lineage are required. 2. Must have maintained a secondary school GPA of 2.75 or higher. 3. Must be pursuing a degree in some phase of Agriculture, Human Nutrition, or Medicine (Medical Dr, PA, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy or Chiropractic. 4. Must be a High School senior or a previous Nesheim Scholarship recipient now attending an institution of higher education.

To be eligible, applicant must be enrolled in the program a minimum of 4 months during the upcoming academic year August to July. General Requirements 1. Completion of the academic requirements in a CADE-accredited/ approved college or university Didactic or Coordinated program for minimum standing as a junior in the upcoming academic year. 2. Demonstrate or show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the profession. 3. U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

To be eligible, applicant must be enrolled in the program a minimum of 4 months during the upcoming academic year August to July. General Requirements 1. Must be in first year of study in a CADE-approved or accredited dietetic technician program. If selected, the student may use the scholarship for study during the second year. 2. Show evidence of leadership and academic ability. 3. U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

ELIGIBILITY: Pursuing a four-year degree at Johnson & Wales University majoring in equine science, agricultural business management, agricultural economics, international agriculture, agricultural finance, dietetics, hospitality, food service management or other non-agricultural related areas. Minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale required. Renewable for a full-time, day school student maintaining a minimum 3.25 GPA. Must be active and support the JWU FFA chapter as a member while enrolled at JWU.AWARD: One full-tuition scholarship valued at $22,149. Award is in the form of tuition reduction. Renewable.

ELIGIBILITY: Pursuing a two- or four-year degree in animal nutrition, animal or food science, farm/ranch or business management, general agriculture, agricultural communications, journalism, extension, public relations, economics, international agriculture, finance, sales, marketing, engineering, mechanization, biochemistry, biological sciences, biotechnology, food packaging or technology or pulp and paper technology. Minimum 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale is required. Must be current FFA member. Applicant must exhibit strong leadership skills and have participated in community service. Some residency requirements may apply.AWARD: 80 scholarships at $1,000 each, non-renewable.

ELIGIBILITY: One scholarship for applicants pursuing a four-year degree in livestock nutrition, animal production or animal science at Iowa State University. Second scholarship for applicants pursuing a two-year degree in livestock nutrition, animal production or animal science at Kirkwood Community College.AWARD: Two scholarships at $1,000 each, non-renewable.

ELIGIBILITY: Pursuing a two- or four-year degree in agricultural business management, food science and technology, dietetics, food service management and other non-agricultural related areas. Applicant must be a resident of and planning to attend a school in Wisconsin.AWARD: One scholarship at $1,000, non-renewable.

ELIGIBILITY: Pursuing a four-year degree in food science and technology. Must reside in and plan to attend a college or university in Indiana, Kentucky or Ohio. Preference given to applicants competing in state or national FFA sponsored events. Applicants must exhibit strong leadership skills and have work related experience in agriculture.AWARD: Three scholarships at $1,000 each, non-renewable.