Internal Department Scholarships
The department offers numerous undergraduate awards yearly, available to students in either Food Science or Nutrition. Some awards are major specific (i.e. dairy technology) while others are general. Individual award amounts typically range from $500 to $2,500 per student. A department application must be completed for these scholarships. Applications are due to the department by
April 1. FScN Department Application.
External Scholarships
Industry or Professional Associations offer scholarships that Food Science students are eligible for yearly. Amounts vary dependent on the individual scholarship. Students are notified of these scholarships via an email from the department as they become available. Students then apply directly to the scholarship source. A sample of scholarships and their application deadlines are listed below.
- American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) – mid-March.
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) – early February.
- MN Section IFT Minnesota Section of IFT – March 1.
- National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDPRB) – mid-March.
- M.E. Franks Scholarship by the Dairy Recognition & Education Foundation - mid-November.
College Scholarships
Contact College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences for information regarding study abroad, transfer, and continuing student scholarship opportunities for Food Science students.
University of Minnesota Scholarships
A large variety of student grants and scholarships are also offered at the University level. Visits the grant resources page or the scholarship resources page for more information.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
The University of Minnesota's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers financial awards twice yearly to full time undergraduates for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member. It encourages students to conduct research and pursue academic interests outside of their regular courses by employing them to work on special research projects. Awards are not based on financial need.
