2025 Chicagoland Food Industry Scholarship Application - Freshman (Incoming - for HS Seniors)

Application Criteria

To be selected for a scholarship you must:

Be a US citizen or Green Card holder - requirement
Be pursuing a degree in Food Science or Food Science related area (Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Nutrition, etc)
Be attending school within the Chicago Section IFT boundaries or have a permanent address within the same boundaries (Applicable regions include the following zip codes: 60000-61999, 62300-62399, 62500-62799, 46300-46499)
Supply contact information (name, phone numbers, and e-mails) for two references. References must be a teacher, counselor, coach, or supervisor.
Provide an unofficial high school transcript
Provide a copy of your college admission letter(s) and your acceptance or state that you have not yet decided.
Agree to participate in an interview or video.

Directions:

Complete the questions below. Download questions.
Provide the reference form link to your two references. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TKVK87N
Send the following documents to scholarship@chicagofoodscience.org

Unofficial high school transcript
Copy of your admission letter(s) and a your acceptance of admission or state that you will decide by May 1.

If you have questions or need assistance, email scholarship@chicagofoodscience.org or call 630-916-4960.

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