American Society for Nutrition Foundation Scholarships

Name: American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Foundation Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies by specific scholarship; for example:

• The “Herbalife Nutrition Scholarship” is $5,000.
• The ASN Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship grants range from $2,000 to $5,000.

Information and Eligibility:
The ASN Foundation offers a range of scholarships, fellowships and research-grants tailored for students, graduate scholars and emerging professionals in the nutrition sciences. These support disciplines such as dietetics, community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition research and related fields. Eligibility and award amounts vary depending on the specific program, but common elements include being enrolled in an approved U.S. graduate or undergraduate program, being a member of the ASN (or eligible for membership), and having a defined nutrition-research focus or professional intent.
Eligibility criteria often include:

• Membership/Affiliation: Applicant must be a member of the ASN when the application closes, or eligible to join.
• Academic Level: Depending on the award category — e.g., undergraduate student for certain scholarships, graduate student or doctoral candidate for fellowships.
• Field of Study: The applicant’s major, research focus or professional plan must be in nutrition, dietetics or a related health science area.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application via the ASN Foundation portal.
• Academic transcripts (official or unofficial) showing enrollment and program status.
• Résumé or CV outlining education, research or work experience in nutrition.
• Personal statement or research proposal explaining career goals, relevance of nutrition science and intended professional path.
• Letters of recommendation from mentors, faculty or supervisors as required by the specific award.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic performance and promise for nutrition research or practice.
• Quality and clarity of the application materials — including project proposals, essays and resumes.
• Alignment with the ASN Foundation’s mission of advancing nutrition science, professional excellence and diversity in nutrition.

Additional Details:

• A number of distinct awards are available annually including research grants, fellowships and travel grants for students and early-career professionals.
• Award cycles and availability may change year to year; interested applicants should verify specific deadlines and eligibility for the current cycle.

Deadline:

• January

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