Chicagoland Food Industry Scholarship - Undergraduate & Graduate (Part-Time)

Chicagoland Food Industry Scholarship - Undergraduate & Graduate (Part-Time)

Funder: Chicagoland Food Science Foundation Inc (IL, US)

Award Amount: $2,500 for part-time students

Purpose: Support undergraduate and graduate students intending to work in the food industry in their pursuit of higher education

Geographic Scope

Applicants must have a permanent address in OR be enrolled in a College/University within the following zip codes:
• 60000-61999
• 62300-62399
• 62500-62799
• 46300-46499

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student in Fall 2025 (or applicable year)
• Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card holder
• Must be pursuing a degree in Food Science or Food Science-related area (Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Food Safety, Engineering, etc.)
• Must be eligible to eventually work in Chicagoland area
• Must be a student member of IFT (Institute of Food Technologists)
• Must provide 2 references who complete the online reference form
• Attending school or residing within Chicago Section IFT boundaries
• Part-time enrollment status

Additional Benefits

Mentorship Opportunity: Scholarship recipients receive mentorship from food science industry professionals and/or academia. The Student Mentorship Program runs for 3 months with 6 total meetings (September-November)

Program History

Since 2016, CFSF has awarded $440,000 to 94 students from 20 different universities

Contact Information

Phone: 630-916-4960 Email: Contact via website