This snapshot pulls from CollegeWhale’s scholarship database and planning tools to show how many scholarships are available for Nutrition majors, the total dollars listed, and how early-career pay compares to typical college costs.
We currently list 13 active scholarships tied to Nutrition programs, sourced from professional groups, nonprofits, and private sponsors. New awards are added regularly.
The scholarships currently listed total approximately $112,269 in advertised award value. Many programs offer renewable or variable awards, so available funding may be higher over time.
Early-career median pay for Nutrition graduates is about $74,000 per year. We estimate a typical 4-year net college cost around $108,584.
That means first-year earnings are roughly 68% of total college cost, with an estimated payback period of 1.5 years (before taxes and living expenses).
The average cost of in-of-state college in the United States is $27,146 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses. Out-of-state students pay $45,708 per year. Private, nonprofit university students pay $58,628.
According to data provided by educationdata.org as of 8/2025. Our ROI calculation is based on in-state average tuition. Median pay statistics are provided by bls.gov
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The CME Beef Industry Scholarship is a long-standing undergraduate scholarship program dedicated to supporting students who are committed to building careers within the beef industry. Introduced in 1989 through the Live Cattle Futures Contract of the CME Group, the scholarship
Award: $1,500 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: High (103 min)The ASN Foundation’s Undergraduate Diversity Research Fellowship (UDRF) supports U.S. undergraduate students who are from historically under-represented groups in nutrition, dietetics or food science and who are conducting a faculty-mentored research project. The program emphasizes diversity in the nutrition sciences
Award: $1,000 Deadline: December Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation provides scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in nutrition and dietetics, including those focusing on public health and community nutrition. These funds support a range of educational paths—from undergraduate and supervised practice
Award: $500 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)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
Award: $4,800 Deadline: September Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (AND Foundation) is the largest provider of scholarships to students pursuing degrees in nutrition and dietetics. Each year, the Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in ACEND®-accredited programs,
Award: $500 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)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
Award: $5,000 Deadline: January Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) offers a centralized scholarship application that automatically matches eligible applicants to a broad portfolio of scholarship funds—many explicitly designed to promote diversity in
Award: $500 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: High (103 min)The Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (VN DPG) offers an annual research grant to support dietitians, dietetic technicians, or graduate-level dietetic students who conduct research focused on vegetarian or plant-based nutrition. Preference is given to members of the VN DPG.
Award: $10,000 Deadline: February Est. Application Time: Low (28 min)The AHA Predoctoral Fellowship supports promising students enrolled in doctoral or equivalent clinical health-professional degree programs (e.g., PhD, DrPH, MD/PhD, DrPH in public health) who are committed to research in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, brain health—or nutrition and public health topics related
Award: $27,144 Deadline: September Est. Application Time: Med (58 min)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
Award: $500 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: High (103 min)The NHSC Scholarship Program, administered by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) under the National Health Service Corps, supports students pursuing eligible primary-care health professions education in return for a service commitment at an NHSC-approved site in an underserved
Award: Varies Deadline: May Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation supports dietetics professionals at all levels—including those enrolled in doctoral-level nutrition or dietetics programs—through a single, centralized annual scholarship application that matches applicants to eligible funds. The doctoral track is designed for students
Award: $500 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: Med (73 min)This comprehensive collection of Nutrition scholarships and grants for the 2026 - 2027 school years, curated from our regularly updated databases. To explore all available scholarship matches, visit our Scholarship Database and Grant Database, which both offer easy-to-use filters, current deadlines, and detailed eligibility information to help you discover the best Nutrition scholarship opportunities.
Nutrition scholarships help students pursuing degrees in nutrition, dietetics, food science, public health nutrition, and wellness fields gain financial support while preparing for careers in healthcare, research, education, and food systems leadership. Funding comes from professional associations, nonprofit foundations, agricultural organizations, universities, and corporate sponsors committed to advancing evidence-based nutrition and public health.
Unlike general academic scholarships, many nutrition-specific awards prioritize students who demonstrate clear career direction — such as becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), pursuing clinical nutrition, conducting food science research, or promoting community health initiatives.
CollegeWhale Tip: Nutrition scholarships are strongest when your application shows a clear focus — such as clinical dietetics, sports nutrition, food science research, or community health. Specific direction makes you more competitive.
| Your Focus | Best Scholarship Sources | What They Emphasize |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) track | Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation, university dietetics departments | Accredited enrollment, academic excellence, leadership, community nutrition |
| Nutrition research / science | American Society for Nutrition (ASN), university research fellowships | GPA, research interest, lab or public health experience |
| Food science / agriculture | NCBA, National Dairy Board, agricultural foundations | Industry focus, protein/dairy research, food systems education |
| Plant-based / sustainability focus | Vegetarian Resource Group, sustainability foundations | Advocacy, leadership, community outreach |
| Women returning to school | Jeannette Rankin Fund, AAUW Career Development Grants | Financial need, persistence, career transition goals |
| Community health leadership | Corporate health foundations, nonprofit public health scholarships | Community initiatives, wellness education, measurable impact |
Several well-established organizations fund students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Food and wellness companies frequently invest in future nutrition professionals, especially those interested in research, sustainability, or public health impact.
Corporate awards often value practical application — internships, research projects, food system innovation, or measurable community engagement.
Many nutrition departments maintain internal scholarship funds reserved for enrolled students. These may be merit-based, need-based, or tied to research participation.
Examples include:
Students should check their department website, faculty advisors, and honors programs for institutional opportunities that are not widely advertised nationally.
Fact: Nutrition scholarships support diverse career paths — including food science research, sports performance, public health policy, sustainable agriculture, and wellness entrepreneurship. Students outside traditional dietetics tracks can qualify for many of these awards if their academic focus aligns with nutritional science and community health.
Data & content oversight by Lauren Nichols
Co-Founder of CollegeWhale, specializing in scholarship data systems and financial aid research.