Freshman and Sophomore Scholarships

The purpose of the Freshman/Sophomore Scholarship program is to attract and encourage outstanding students to enter the field of food science/technology. Applicants for undergraduate scholarships must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an IFT-approved food science/technology program. 

Freshman Scholarships

Awarded to scholastically outstanding high school graduates or seniors expecting to graduate from high school entering college for the first time in an approved program in food science/technology.

(15) $1,000 Institute of Food Technologists Foundation
General scholarships from the IFT Foundation Scholarship Fund.

(1) $1,000 IFT Student Association George R. Foster Memorial
Scholarship in memory of IFT employee George R. Foster.

Sophomore Scholarships

Awarded to scholastically outstanding freshman with at least a 3.0 GPA (A=4.0), either pursuing or transferring to an approved program in food science/technology.

(15) $1,000 Institute of Food Technologists Foundation
General scholarships from the IFT Foundation Scholarship Fund.

PAYMENTS

All IFT Scholarships and Fellowships will be distributed in two payments, August 15 and January 15, through the department heads. Upon receiving each payment we ask the department heads to verify registration of the scholarship/fellowship recipients.

In addition, all recipients will receive recognition at a Regional Section meeting where the university is located, by a representative of the sponsor whenever possible.

NOTE: Students who apply for any of the Division scholarships will also be included in the IFT general scholarship program, if they qualify. Students may use the check-off for only ONE of the scholarships with special qualifications.