Chicago Section IFT / Chicagoland Food Science Foundation Food Industry Scholarship

Q: How much funding does Chicago Section IFT / Chicagoland Food Science Foundation Food Industry Scholarship provide?

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Q: When is the deadline for Chicago Section IFT / Chicagoland Food Science Foundation Food Industry Scholarship?

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Q: Who is eligible for Chicago Section IFT / Chicagoland Food Science Foundation Food Industry Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Students intending to work in the food industry.

Chicago Section of the Institute of Food

Foundation Annual STEM Education Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

Students intending to work in the food industry

Other requirements

Food science focus

Overview

Funder: Chicago Section IFT / Chicagoland Food Science Foundation (CFSF)

Geographic Scope: Illinois (Chicago area)

Overview:
As part of its ongoing commitment to providing membership benefits and student engagement, the Chicago Section IFT created the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation (CFSF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to raise funds for and award scholarships to students intending to work in the food industry.

Focus Areas:

Food industry careers
Food science education
Student development

Eligibility:

Students intending to work in the food industry
Food science focus

Award Details:

Type: Food industry scholarship
Frequency: Annual
Administration: Beginning in 2017, most CSIFT scholarships awarded under the CFSF

Background:
Established 2016-2017, CFSF represents CSIFT's commitment to sustainable, structured scholarship funding through a dedicated nonprofit foundation. Between 1987 and 2016, CSIFT contributed almost $538,000 to scholarships and awards supporting food science education and development.