Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics General Scholarship Fund

Name: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation General Scholarship Fund

Award Amount: Ranges from approximately $500 to $25,000 per individual award

Information and Eligibility:
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (AND Foundation) offers a centralized, unified scholarship application that matches eligible students to more than 250 distinct scholarship funds within its portfolio. These funds support aspiring and current dietetics professionals at every level — undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, dietetic technician, and supervised practice (internship) programs. Award values vary widely depending on the donor fund, but most fall between $500 and $25,000.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Enrollment/Acceptance: Applicant must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a minimum four-month eligible program:
  • Undergraduate: Bachelor’s Didactic or Coordinated Program in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND®-accredited)
  • Graduate or Doctoral: Advanced degree in nutrition/dietetics or coordinated/future-education model accredited program
  • Dietetic Internship or Dietetic Technician Program: As specified by the fund
• Field of Study: Major or professional intent must be nutrition and dietetics or a closely related field and applicant intends to practice in the profession.
• Membership Preference: Academy membership is strongly encouraged. While not required to submit, most individual funds give preference to members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the online general scholarship application during the annual cycle (one application, multiple funds).
• Submit official or unofficial transcripts from all higher-education institutions attended.
• Provide résumé or curriculum vitae outlining education, experience and goals.
• Submit essay(s) addressing career goals in nutrition/dietetics and how the scholarship would support your path.
• Provide two letters of recommendation (typically one academic and one professional or mentor) as required by specific funds.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement and readiness for advanced study or professional practice in nutrition/dietetics.
• Demonstrated commitment to the nutrition and dietetics profession and clearly defined career objectives.
• Strength and relevance of application materials and alignment with the mission of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.

Additional Details:

• More than 250 scholarships are available annually; for example, in the 2023-24 year, the Foundation awarded 294 scholarships totaling $806,800.
• Award funds are disbursed to the recipient’s institution for use toward tuition, fees, books or other education-related costs unless specified otherwise.
• The application opens mid-February and closes in early April each year for the following academic year.

Deadline:

• April

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