Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton April 11th, 2021 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is dedicated to supporting nutrition and dietetics students and professionals by empowering them to help consumers live healthier lifestyles. Annually, the Foundation provides various leadership awards and education stipends to members and students. Scholarship: Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarships (Various) Awarding Organization: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Amount: $500 - $10,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies Eligible Students: You must have plans to attend or be currently enrolled in a Didactic, Coordinated, or Future Education Model Bachelor’s program (accredited by ACEND). Please view the website for additional award criteria as the Foundation awards scholarships to students at all levels of study. How to Apply: Complete the online application to be considered for all available scholarships from the Foundation. While applicants do not have to be members of the Academy, the majority of the awards are for members. Deadline: April 19 Website: Scholarships – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 30th, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Asian American Students Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students
