Scholarships
With just a few steps, you can be considered for the many scholarships available to students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department!
Undergraduate Student Scholarships
Please view Food Science and Human Nutrition Department Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities HERE. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Human Sciences, and the University each provide additional scholarship opportunities.
Complete ONE application: Apply for university, college, and department scholarships by completing One App. You will be considered for appropriate scholarships based on your application, major*, and college designation.
- *Students in joint Bachelor/Master programs should apply based on their classification for the upcoming academic year.
Know the deadlines: Students in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Department are part of two colleges and each college has their own deadlines for scholarship submission. Be sure you know your colleges deadlines: https://www.financialaid.iastate.edu/scholarships/deadlines.
Consider other scholarship opportunities: Many scholarship applications are due in January and February of each year. However, a few are due earlier. Check the following individual websites for specific details:
Iowa State University Scholarships
President’s Leadership Initiative Awards
Multicultural Student Scholarships
Unpaid Internships or Student Teaching Scholarships
Iowa 4-H Scholarships (for former Iowa 4-Hers attending Iowa State University)
Iowa State University Women’s Club Scholarships
Cargill Global Scholars Program
Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarships
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
National Association of College & University Food Services Scholarships
Food Science and Culinary Food Science Scholarships
Institute of Food Technologists
Institute of Food Technologists – Iowa Section
American Association of Candy Technologists
National Poultry & Food Distributors Association
Graduate Scholarships
Visit the Graduate Funding page for information about funding graduate study, including graduate scholarships.
Other Financial Aid
For information about grants, student employment, loans, and loan resources visit the Office of Students Financial Aid.
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Food Science and Human Nutrition Student Services
220 MacKay Hall
2302 Osborn Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1078