Graduate FSHN Scholarships and Awards for 2008-2009 School Year

• APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENTLY ENROLLED GRADUATE STUDENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN NUTRITION, AND BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECEIPT OF THE AWARD.
  
• CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS ARE BASED ON ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP, PROFESSIONAL PROMISE, AND/OR FINANCIAL NEED
  
• ENTRY DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  
• RETURN APPLICATIONS TO JEAN TILLEY, 220 MacKay Hall

FSHN Graduate Scholarship Application form (Editable PDF file)
Wilma D. Brewer Award Description and cover sheet (Editable PDF File)
FSHN Scholarship Descriptions

For all FSHN students, other scholarship opportunities can also be viewed at:

• College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
• College of Human Sciences

Professional Organization Scholarships should also be considered. See your academic advisor for guidance.

FOOD SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Dennis and Delores Puffer Food Science and Industry Scholarship Fund is given to a student majoring in Food Science and Human Nutrition in the College of Ag. Preferences should be given to students in the Food Science and Industry option and also to students with financial need.

Agnes Frances Carlin Fellowship is given to a woman graduate student in food science in the College of Human Sciences who is a U.S. citizen and who has maintained a GPA of 3.50 or above in non-research coursework.

Bernice K. and Raymond D. Watt Scholarship is given to a full-time graduate student in food science in the College of Human Sciences.

The Helen Greer Feamster Fund is given to students majoring in nutrition or Food Science in the College of Human Sciences.

P. Mabel Nelson Scholarship is given to a woman (undergraduate or graduate) student in the College of Human Sciences working towards a BS or Ph.D. degree in dietetics, nutrition or food science. Academic achievement and financial need are factors in selection.

Florence Pen Scholarship is given to a graduate student in food science or nutrition in the College of Human Sciences.

Schroeder Scott Family Endowed Scholarship is a graduate scholarship given to a U.S. citizen enrolled full time in food science or nutrition in the College of Human Sciences. Financial need is the main criteria for the award. The student may reapply as long as eligibility continues.

ISU Dietetic Alumni Scholarship is for graduate students who have an undergraduate degree in dietetics and are pursuing a graduate degree in FSHN.

Noel & Ruth Smith Family Food Science Scholarship is given to undergraduate or graduate students in FSHN within the College of Human Sciences.  The recipient shall demonstrate financial need and a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.  Recipient shall have demonstrated community interest and leadership potential.  Scholarships awarded shall be for one year, but may be renewed for additional years upon reapplication and continuing qualification.

Frances Lucille Harding Thiesfeld Scholarship shall be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from rural America who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in the College of Human Sciences.  Students should be majoring in food science and human nutrition, be of good repute and moral character and who, upon graduation, will most likely be a credit to themselves, their family, Iowa State University and the USA. 

DAIRY FOODS SCHOLARSHIPS

Verba S. and Verner H. Nielsen Scholarship Fund is open to undergraduate and graduate students with preferences being given to students pursuing and education in Dairy Science and also preferences in the College of Agriculture.

Wilma D. Brewer Award is given to the student who writes the best scientific essay. Scholarships up to $500 will be awarded in each category. See information sheet for complete directions. A completed FSHN Graduate Scholarship Application Form must accompany the Brewer Award Form and essay.

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