2015-2016 Aksarben Section IFT Undergraduate Scholarship Application
About:
The IFT Aksarben Section is awarding two $500 scholarships to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in
food science, nutritional science, or related program. Please remember to verify your eligibility and review the
application requirements before submitting. Please email IFTAksarben@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Deadline:
Applications open on February 2, 2015.
Applications are due on March 9, 2015 via email to IFTAksarben@gmail.com.
Scholarship recipients will be announced at the UNL Student Recognition Ceremony- time and location TBA.
Eligibility:
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Applicant must have at least a 3.0 major GPA
Applicant must be a Student Member of IFT and the IFT Aksarben Section at the time of application.
Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time sophomore, junior or senior (non-graduating) pursuing an
undergraduate degree in Food Science, Nutritional Science, or related program.
Applicant must plan to seek a career in the food industry or continue higher education in a food science
or related field.
Applicant must not have been previously awarded the Aksarben IFT Undergrad Scholarship.
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Undergraduate Scholarship Application
Academic Year 2015-2016
Name (Last, First): ___________________________________________ IFT Member Number (required)______________
Email:______________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________
Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP/Postal Code, Country: ___________________________________________________________________
Next year, I will be a:
Sophomore
Junior
Non-graduating Senior
“Non-graduating Senior” signifies any student that will not be graduating prior to January, 2016.
GPA (major) at time of application: ___________ Anticipated Date of Graduation:________________________________
University: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Major and/or Concentration: __________________________________________________________________________
Professional/educational plans after graduation: __________________________________________________________
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By checking this box, I certify that I meet all of the eligibility requirements and that all information in my
scholarship application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If I withdraw from my IFT Aksarben membership or unenroll from the Food Science or Nutritional Science program, I must immediately inform the IFT Aksarben Chapter at
IFTAksarben@gmail.com.
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Undergraduate Scholarship Application
Academic Year 2015-2016
Background Information
List IFT, University/Academic, and/or Professional activities or achievements in which you are an active participant.
Please include competitions, clubs, memberships, board positions etc.
List other extracurricular activities and/or volunteer work/job positions (does not have to be industry related) that you
have participated in while pursuing your Food Science (or related) degree.
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Undergraduate Scholarship Application
Academic Year 2015-2016
Please choose two of the three questions below to answer. Please type in 12pt font, Times New Roman or Arial, one
inch margins and single spaced.
1. How did you become interested in Food Science or the food industry? What role has IFT played in your
experience and how has this shaped your career goals?
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2. Why are you a good candidate for this scholarship? Please use examples of food industry experience,
leadership roles, and/or financial need.
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3. If you could make one change to the food industry as current, what would that change be? How could it
improve the industry?
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