The USA offers $200,000 undergraduate and graduate scholarships to International Students through the IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund

IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund offers academic and IFT FIRST travel scholarships annually for first-year, undergraduate, and graduate students. IFT is committed to advancing access to education and science, especially for those affected by food inequity.

When is the Application Deadline:

February 28, 2025

Tell Me About The Award:

The Feeding Tomorrow Fund by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) offers over 90 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000, for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in food science. Scholarships include financial need-based awards, travel scholarships for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, and the prestigious Dr. Elwood F. Caldwell Graduate Fellowship.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• Food Science
• Food Engineering
• Sensory and Consumer Science
• Pediatric Nutrition
• Cereal Science
• Any research or study addressing global food system needs.

Type:

Academic and Travel Scholarships

Who Can Apply?

• Undergraduate and graduate students in food science or related fields.
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the science of food, with membership in IFT being encouraged.

How Are Applicants Selected?

Applicants are evaluated based on their academic performance, commitment to the science of food, financial need, and eligibility criteria specific to each scholarship.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Open to students worldwide.

Where Will the Award Be Taken?

Scholarships apply to academic pursuits and participation in IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo in Chicago, Illinois, USA (July 13-16, 2025).

How Many Awards?

More than 90 scholarships are available.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

• Academic scholarships totaling over $200,000.
• Travel scholarships to attend IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo.
• Dr. Elwood F. Caldwell Graduate Fellowship provides a $25,000 stipend.

How Long Will the Award Last?

Scholarships are for one academic year, with travel scholarships covering participation in the IFT FIRST event.

How to Apply:

• Applications open January 6, 2025, and close February 28, 2025.
• Visit the IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fund Scholarships page.
• For assistance, email ContactUs@applyISTS.com or feedingtomorrow@ift.org.

Scholarship applications open on January 6, 2025, and close on February 28, 2025.