Scholarships 

Feeding Tomorrow awards annual scholarships to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a variety of disciplines within the science of food. Please see the list of available scholarships below and remember to verify your eligibility and review the application requirements. 

Students must be enrolled in an IFT-approved undergraduate program to be eligible for an undergraduate Feeding Tomorrow scholarship.

General Eligibility: 

• Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
• Applicant must plan to enroll as a full-time freshman student pursuing an undergraduate degree in science of food at an approved U.S. or international university for the 2020–2021 academic year 
• Specific scholarships may also have other eligibility based on focus or topic area

Freshman Scholarships open February 3, 2020 and will close on May 28, 2020

• Feeding Tomorrow Freshman Scholarships, Multiple Awards

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Feeding Tomorrow awards annual scholarships to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a variety of disciplines within the science of food. Please see the list of available scholarships below and remember to verify your eligibility and review the application requirements.

Students must be enrolled in an IFT-approved undergraduate program to be eligible for an undergraduate Feeding Tomorrow scholarship.

General Eligibility: 

• Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) 
• Applicant must plan to enroll full-time or part-time as a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in science of food at an approved U.S. or international university for the 2020–2021 academic year
• Applicant must demonstrate commitment in the science of food profession, such as, but not limited to an IFT membership. 
• Specific scholarships may also have other eligibility based on focus or topic area 

Undergraduate Scholarships open January 6, 2020 and will close March 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. CT

• Please see list of specific eligibility requirements and award amounts
• IFT Food Engineering Division Scholarship 
• IFT Food Laws and Regulations Division Scholarship 
• IFT Food Microbiology Division Scholarship 
• Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists - Irving Pflug Memorial Scholarship 
• Edlong Scholarship 
• Barbara B. Keenan Scholarship 
• McCormick & Company Scholarship 
• John and Irene Powers Scholarship 
• Arthur T. Schramm Memorial Scholarship 
• Julie Vande Velde Leader Scholarship 
• Evan Turek Memorial Scholarship 
• Dr. Ann C. Hollingsworth Student Leadership Scholarship 
• Feeding Tomorrow Undergraduate Scholarship, Multiple Awards 
• IFT Past Presidents Scholarship 

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Feeding Tomorrow awards annual scholarships to students pursuing a graduate degree in a variety of disciplines within the science of food. Please see the list of available scholarships below and remember to verify your eligibility and review the application requirements. Applicant’s school of enrollment can be any educational institution conducting fundamental investigations for the advancement of food science and food technology, unless there are stated exceptions of scholarship criteria for sponsored scholarships.

General Eligibility:

• Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
• Applicant must plan to enroll full-time or part-time as an MS or PhD student pursuing a degree in science of food at an accredited or bona fide college or university for the 2020–2021 academic year. Colleges/Universities outside the U.S. are considered bona fide if they have a student population, a defined curriculum, faculty, and campus.
• Demonstrate commitment in the science of food profession, such as, but not limited to an IFT membership
• Specific scholarships may also have other eligibility based on focus or topic area

Graduate Scholarships open January 6, 2020 and will close March 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. CT (Please see list of specific eligibility requirements and award amounts) 

• IFT Food Laws and Regulations Division Scholarship
• IFT Food Microbiology Division Scholarship
• IFT Sensory and Consumer Sciences Division Silver Celebration PhD Degree Scholarship
• IFT Sensory and Consumer Sciences Division Silver Celebration MS Scholarship
• Mike Jimenez Scholarship Sponsored by the IFT International Division
• Dr. Richard L. Hall Scholarship in Flavor Science
• Edlong Scholarship
• Gerber Endowment in Pediatric Nutrition for Thermal Processing Specialists Ph.D. Degree Scholarship
• Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists MS Degree Scholarship
• Feeding Tomorrow Graduate Scholarship, multiple awards

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Each year Feeding Tomorrow administers numerous travel scholarships for students to attend the IFT Annual Event. The scholarships are offered in varying amounts and are available to graduate and undergraduate students who are not receiving funding from another source. Several travel scholarships are offered through IFT’s interest-based divisions.

General Eligibility

• Applicants must be full time graduate or undergraduate students pursuing a degree in food science
• Applicants must not be receiving funding from another source to attend IFT20
• Recipients will need to submit a written testimonial regarding their experience at IFT20 and as well as a thank you note to the sponsor
• Recipient will be required to submit a W-9 form if a U.S. domestic student

Travel Scholarships Offered

Andy & Jan Rao International Division Travel Scholarship: Award – $1,000

• Applicant must be an IFT Student Member and of the International Division; if not a member, join today
• Applicant must be a full-time graduate student for the 2020–2021 school year pursuing a degree in food science
• Applicant must be able to attend a division event at IFT20

Fruit & Vegetables Products Travel Scholarship: Award – $800

• Applicant must be an IFT Student Member and of the Fruits & Vegetable Products Division; if not a member, join today
• Applicant must be a full-time graduate student for the 2020–2021 school year pursuing a degree in food science
• Applicant must be able to attend division event at IFT20

Food Laws & Regulations Division Travel Scholarship: 5 Awards – $800 each

• Applicant must be an IFT Student Member and of the Food Laws and Regulations Division; if not a member, join today
• Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student for the 2020–2021 school year pursuing a degree in food science
• Applicant must be able to attend division event at IFT20

Harvey Gressgott Memorial Student Travel Scholarship: Award – $500

• Applicant must be an IFT Student Member; if not a member, join today
• Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student for the 2020-2021 school year pursuing a degree in food science
• Applicant must have a background or interest in texture applications
• Applicant must be able to attend a Harvey Gressgott event at IFT20

Sensory & Consumer Sciences Division Travel Scholarship: 2 Awards – $800 each

• Applicant must be an IFT Student Member and of the Sensory & Consumer Sciences Division; if not a member, join today
• Applicant must be a full-time graduate student for the 2020-2021 school year pursing a degree in food science
• Applicant must be able to attend a division event at IFT20

Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods Division Travel Scholarship: Two Awards – $800 Graduate, $800 Undergraduate

• Applicant must be an IFT Student Member and of the Nutraceutical and Functional Foods Division; if not a member, join today
• Applicant must be a full time undergraduate/graduate student for the 2020–2021 school year pursuing a degree in food science
• Applicant must have a background or interest in nutraceuticals and functional foods
• Applicant must be able to attend a division event at IFT20

Quality Management Division Travel Scholarship: Award – $1,000

• Applicant must be an IFT Student Member and of the Quality Management Division; if not a member, join today
• Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student for the 2020–2021 school year pursuing a degree in food science
• Applicant must be able to attend a division event at IFT20

Feeding Tomorrow Travel Scholarship: $800 Graduate, $800 Undergraduate

• Applicant must be an IFT Student Member; if not a member, join today
• Applicant must be a full-time graduate student for the 2020–2021 school year pursuing a degree in food science
• Applicant must be able to volunteer onsite at IFT20

Ruth M. Patrick Student Travel Scholarship: $500

• Applicant must be an IFT Student Member and of the Education Extension and Outreach Division; if not a member, join today
• Applicant must be a full-time graduate student for the 2020–2021 school year pursuing a degree in food science
• Applicant must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Freshman Scholarships

Application Opens: February 3, 2020 
Application Deadline: May 28, 2020 
Recipient and Non-Recipients Notified: June 2020 
Recipient Recognition Online: August 2020 

Recipient Recognition in Food Technology: Summer and Winter Issues  

Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships 

Application Opens: January 6, 2020 
Application Deadline: March 2, 2020 
Recipient and Non-Recipients Notified: May 2020 
Recipient Reception: IFT20, Chicago  – July 12–15, 2020  
Recipient Recognition Online: August 2020 

Recipient Recognition in Food Technology: Summer and Winter Issues 

All checks mailed to scholarship recipients on August 1, 2020. Checks are payable to the educational institution for the student’s account. 

I applied for a scholarship last year, can I use the same application?
No. You must submit a new application for each year you apply for a scholarship.

Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships, but will only be awarded one scholarship. Applicant will automatically be considered for each scholarship they are eligible for.

I received a scholarship last year; do I need to reapply?
Awards are not renewable; however, students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

I am graduating in December during the 2020–2021 academic year. Am I eligible?
Yes, you are eligible to receive a scholarship.

What forms of transcripts are acceptable to submit?
You may submit ANY form of transcript. Printed, scanned, official, unofficial. As long as the transcript is accurate and legible, it will be accepted. Scholarship winners may be asked to verify their GPA with official transcripts.

When will I hear if I have won a scholarship?
Feeding Tomorrow General Undergraduate/ Graduate Scholarship: May 2020

Feeding Tomorrow General Freshman Scholarship: June 2020

Who selects the scholarship recipients?
Our scholarship provider, Scholarship America, provides professional jurors to maintain a fair selection process. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, or national origin.

Do I need to submit a letter of recommendation?
No, you will not be required to submit a letter of recommendation, but you will need to submit.

Is it required that I be a member of IFT in order to be eligible for scholarships?
No, however you will need to demonstrate commitment in the science of food profession, such as, but not limited to an IFT membership.

General Scholarship Policies

• A scholarship award winner that withdraws from school, graduates early or substantially alters his/her research program during tenure of the scholarship award must forfeit his/her scholarship.
• Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships based on their eligibility.
• Scholarships winners may be asked to verify their GPA with official transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be used as part of the application process.
• There are no scholarship renewals. Current scholarship holders must reapply the following year on the same basis as new applicants.
• Applications must be completed in English.

Can I use my scholarship award for things other than tuition?
No, all Feeding Tomorrow scholarships must go to academic tuition.

I am an international student. Am I eligible to apply for a scholarship?
If you are a graduate student pursuing a Food Science degree, you are eligible to apply. If you are an undergraduate student pursuing a Food Science degree, you must be enrolled at an approved U.S. or international university in fall 2020.

Conflict of Interest: 

All scholarship candidates and sponsors must disclose to Feeding Tomorrow in writing any and all actual or potential conflicts of interest, including but not limited to those listed below, which may compromise the integrity of the program. 

 Feeding Tomorrow may, in its sole discretion, refuse to accept or cancel a scholarship award if an actual or perceived conflict of interest exists.  Potential conflicts of interest include: 

1. Scholarship Candidate is a close familial relative (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece or first cousin) of the Sponsor (or any member or employee of Sponsor) selecting the candidate; 
2.  Scholarship Candidate or Sponsor solicits, provides or accepts any compensation or other consideration in exchange for the nomination;
3. Scholarship Candidate is a current or former employee or board member of the Sponsor, Feeding Tomorrow, or Institute of Food Technologists; or 
4. Scholarship Candidate engages in any conduct that may reflect negatively upon Feeding Tomorrow or Institute of Food Technologists. 

Disclaimer:

All Feeding Tomorrow academic scholarship award funds will be applied to recipient’s tuition, educational fees, or educational expenses required by the university. These funds shall be disbursed to student tuition accounts. The academic scholarships are based on merit and not on financial need. 

All Feeding Tomorrow travel scholarship award funds will be disbursed to the student directly to be applied to costs associated with travel to the IFT Annual Meeting and Expo. The student recipient may be required to claim this travel scholarship as income and be asked to submit at 1099 to Feeding Tomorrow. 

Scholarships may not be sold, transferred or assigned and are not convertible to cash. 

Scholarship candidates must comply with all applicable enrollment and registration deadlines published by the university. 

Any false statements or misrepresentations made by the scholarship applicants may be grounds for discipline in, or dismissal from, Feeding Tomorrow scholarship program(s). 

Academic scholarships are disbursed at the start of the academic year, in full, and at the university discretion may be allocated across one or all terms or semesters. 

If awarded, recipients of both academic and travel scholarships are required to provide a photograph, brief biographical statement, and thank you letter to the donor(s). 

If awarded, proof of acceptance into the academic program may be required.