The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition awards approximately $62,000 in undergraduate scholarships each year for which freshman are eligible. The following scholarship opportunities are a sample of those available to incoming freshmen through the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, the College of ACES, and affiliate organizations.
- Institute of Food Technologists: $1,000–$2,000; Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic record, ability, and personality for students choosing an option in Food Science. Interested students should contact Terri Cummings, 905 S. Goodwin Avenue, 258 Bevier Hall, Urbana, IL. 61801; (217) 244-4405; tcumming@uiuc.edu or download the application from www.ift.org. Once you receive the application, it and all attachments (typed in English) must be submitted by February 15, to the Head of the Department, Dr. Faye Dong, 905 S. Goodwin Ave., 260 Bevier Hall, Urbana, IL 61801.
- Crest Foods: Scholarships awarded on the basis of scholastic record, ability and an interest in Food Science. Students must also be from Lee or Ogle counties in Illinois. Interested students should contact Terri Cummings, 905 S. Goodwin Avenue, 258 Bevier Hall, Urbana, IL 61801; (217) 244-4405; tcumming@uiuc.edu.
- National Restaurant Association: Several awards are given annually to students who have demonstrated commitment to both a post-secondary foodservice education and a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. For more information about the scholarship and/or to apply on-line visit their web-site at http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/highschool/.
- ACES Jonathon Baldwin Turner Scholarships: $1,000 for 4 years; those students who meet the minimum academic criteria (ACT composite of 27 and/or top 10% in your high school class) would be eligible to be considered for one of the College of ACES Jonathan Baldwin Turner scholarships. To get further information contact: Dean Charles Olson, (217) 244-4540.
- Various Department Scholarships: Several awards given to incoming freshmen on the basis of scholastic and leadership abilities, commitment to a related career, motivation and communication skills. Complete below application and letters of recommendations and forward to Terri Cummings by March 20, 2009.
- Application and Letter of Recommendation Form [MS Word Format]
- Application and Letter of Recommendation Form [PDF Format]
Download and complete the forms and mail to:
The Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition
Terri Cummings
905 S. Goodwin Avenue, MC 182
Urbana, IL 61801Due date: March 20, 2009