Scholarships: Graduate or Doctoral Program Grant

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers over 250 scholarships for graduate and doctoral students pursuing degrees in nutrition and dietetics. With scholarship amounts ranging from $500 to $25,000, applicants can utilize a single application to be considered for multiple opportunities. Eligibility includes enrollment in accredited programs and other criteria such as experience in education or dietetics. Membership in the Academy is encouraged, although not required, for most scholarships.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is proud to serve as the largest provider of dietetic scholarships to deserving students at all levels of study. More than 250 scholarships are available, and applicants only need to fill out one universal application to be matched with the ones the applicant is eligible to receive.
Individual scholarships range in value from $500 to $25,000 each and have varying criteria. The total amount and number of Foundation scholarships awarded each year is determined by fundraising efforts and investment returns on scholarship funds. See the Important Dates section to know when to apply.

Eligibility

The scholarship proudly offers a singular, centralized application. By completing our scholarship application, the Foundation will automatically consider you for every scholarship we are offering that you meet the eligibility for. If you meet our general eligibility criteria, listed below, we encourage you to consider applying.You must be accepted to, or presently enrolled in, one of the following programs:

• An advanced degree program in a US regionally accredited college or university.
• Please note, your major must be in nutrition and dietetics or a related field and you must intend to practice within the field of dietetics to qualify.
• A Coordinated or Future Education Model Graduate program accredited by ACEND®

Unsure if your program is accredited by ACEND? Check if your program is accredited by searching ACEND®’s Accredited Program Directory.
You must be minimally enrolled for four months of the academic year (August 2024 to July 2025)Other Special Criteria:You have experience as an educatorYou are a graduate of a Dietetic Technician program from a community college
You are employed full-time in dietetics while a student
You are returning to school after at least 5 years in the workforceYou are interested in going to medical schoolMajor or Career Goal of:Business