ASN Presidential Student Scholarship

A transformative initiative providing complimentary ASN memberships to every graduate student enrolled in Academic Nutrition Departments and Programs (ANDP) member institutions.

Funder: American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and ASN Foundation (ASNF)

Geographic Scope: United States (ANDP member institutions)

Launch Date: January 2026

Eligibility:

• Graduate students enrolled in Academic Nutrition Departments and Programs (ANDP) member institutions
• Over 70 U.S. based institutions are members of ANDP
• All undergraduate students already receive free membership within ASN

Award Value:

• $40 annual savings per student in complimentary membership
• Full access to ASN's members-only platforms, including ASN Connect and ASN Table for networking, mentorship, collaboration, and career development

What's Included with Membership:

• Online access to all four ASN journals: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN), The Journal of Nutrition (JN), Advances in Nutrition (AN), and Current Developments in Nutrition (CDN)
• Free publication in AJCN or JN, plus 20% member discount for open access publishing
• Free or deeply discounted access to DiscoverNUTRITION resources
• Discounted registration and abstract submission fees for ASN's annual meeting, NUTRITION
• Opportunities for involvement and leadership in ASN's 22 member communities tailored to topical interests and career stages
• Various email newsletters with current events, news, and opportunities for the nutrition field

Purpose: Removes financial barriers and strengthens the student-to-professional pipeline across Academic Nutrition Departments and Programs (ANDP). Supports ASN's commitment to fostering innovation, advancing education, and building a strong, diverse field of future leaders.