Freshman and Sophomore Scholarships 2012-2013

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
525 W. Van Buren
Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60607

Phone: 312-782-8424
Fax:
Email: ejplummer@ift.org
http://www.ift.org

Purpose of award: To help young food scientists who plan to work in industry, government and academia.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants for the freshman scholarships must be academically outstanding high school graduates or seniors who will enter college for the first time in an approved program in food science/technology. The deadline is February 15. Applicants for the sophomore scholarships must be academically outstanding college freshman with a minimum 2.5 GPA in an approved program in food science/technology. The deadline is March 1. All candidates must submit applications, transcripts and a recommendation.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 46.
Deadline: February 15 for the freshman scholarships and March 1 for sophomore scholarships.
How to apply: Applications are available online.