College Bowl
College Bowl
Since 1985, the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) College Bowl Competition has tested the knowledge of student teams from across the United States in the following areas: food science and technology, the history of foods and food processing, food law, and general IFT/food-related trivia. The College Bowl is designed to facilitate interaction among students from different universities and provides a forum for students to engage in friendly competition.
Teams for IFTSA Student Chapters compete in area competitions within eight geographical areas, then the winning regional teams compete live in a final competition at IFT FIRST.
Each institution may draft one team. Teams should be made up of undergraduate and graduate members of IFT. Complete eligibility requirements are available in the competition guidelines document.
Deadline: February 1st, 2023
Key Updates for 2022–23 College Bowl:
See updated competition guidelines below for full details.
Submit your application CBC Rules & Regulations Team roster template (.xlsx)
Learn about the schools represented in each region.
Each finalist team will receive a reimbursement for team travel to the IFT annual event up to $1,500. In addition to this reimbursement, the following prizes will be awarded.
National Champion
The Ohio State University, Midwest Area
Runner-up
Cornell University, North Atlantic Area
National Champion
Cornell University
Runner-up:
University of Maryland
Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, we were unable to hold the 2020 College Bowl competition.
National Champion
University of Wisconsin-Madison, North Central Area
Runner-up
The Ohio State University, Midwest Area
Sam VanWees, University of Wisconsin-Madison