General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Nutrition Scholarship

Name: General Mills “Champions for Healthy Kids” Nutrition Scholarship

Award Amount: Approximately $4,800 (varies by year)

Information and Eligibility:
The General Mills “Champions for Healthy Kids” Nutrition Scholarship supports full-time graduate students enrolled in MS or PhD programs in food science, nutrition or related fields who demonstrate strong interest in advancing child and community nutrition outcomes. The scholarship reflects General Mills’ commitment to healthier diets and active lifestyles among youth and supports a new generation of nutrition professionals.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Academic Level: Graduate student (master’s or doctoral) in food science, nutrition, dietetics or a closely related discipline.
• Field of Study: Focus in nutrition research, food science or related area where the applicant’s work aligns with child, community or public-health nutrition.
• Enrollment: Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program in the United States.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application form provided by General Mills or its scholarship partner.
• Academic transcripts verifying current enrollment and program status.
• Résumé or curriculum vitae summarizing education, research interests, and relevant experience.
• Personal statement or essay explaining research focus, how it relates to nutrition for children or communities, and how the scholarship will support career objectives.
• Letters of recommendation (usually two) from faculty or research mentors familiar with the applicant’s work and potential.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement and promise in nutrition or food-science research.
• Relevance and clarity of the applicant’s research or career goals in child/community nutrition.
• Quality and completeness of the application materials including letter(s) of recommendation and statement of purpose.

Additional Details:

• The scholarship is offered by the General Mills Foundation, aligned with its “Champions for Healthy Kids” program which traditionally provides grants to programs working to improve youth nutrition and activity habits.
• Award values and number of recipients vary each year—students should check the current cycle for exact details.

Deadline:

• September

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