Ohio Nutrition Council Scholarship Grant

The Ohio Nutrition Council Scholarship, supported by The Columbus Foundation, honors the legacy of Ohio's food and nutrition professionals. Established to advance nutrition education post-World War II, this scholarship aids students pursuing careers in food, nutrition, and public health. It promotes healthy eating and knowledge within Ohio communities, ensuring a future where nutrition education thrives. This initiative connects educational goals with community health, continuing the important work of fostering nutrition awareness and accessibility for all.

The Columbus Foundation
The The Columbus Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations, dedicated to strengthening and enriching the quality of life in the Columbus, Ohio region. Serving as a trusted philanthropic partner, the Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to address critical community needs and create lasting impact. Through the stewardship of thousands of charitable funds, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership initiatives, The Columbus Foundation supports a wide range of priorities—including education, health and human services, arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, and equity—while helping donors transform their charitable goals into meaningful, long-term change for present and future generations.
The Ohio Nutrition Council Scholarship honors the legacy of Ohio’s food, nutrition, and public health professionals who advanced nutrition education during and after World War II. Originating from statewide nutrition committees established under the USDA and Ohio’s land-grant institutions, the Council played a key role in coordinating nutrition activities, addressing wartime needs, and building long-term nutrition education programs across the state. This scholarship serves as a tribute to those efforts by supporting students pursuing education and careers in food, nutrition, and public health, continuing the mission of promoting healthy eating and nutrition knowledge for Ohio communities.

Eligibility

Candidates must be actively enrolled and majoring in food and nutrition related courses such as dietetics, nutrition, nutrition education, culinary arts, public health, health promotion, and public health administration.Candidates must be a junior or senior in college, second year of a two-year program, or graduate school.Candidates must be a legal resident of Ohio.Candidates must be attending an accredited public or nonprofit Ohio college, university, or institute of higher learning.