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St. Joseph's University Academy of Food Marketing Scholarship

MID-ATLANTIC FOOD TRADE

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 30, 2026

83 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

St. Joseph's University Academy of Food Marketing Scholarship

Funder: Mid-Atlantic Food Trade Organization (MAFTO), a 501(c)(3) organization

Website: mafto.org

Contact: Scholarship Chair JJ Brennan, 610-869-4100

Program Overview

MAFTO has established a dedicated scholarship program with the Academy of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University. This program ensures that the next generation of food industry leaders are both well-educated and well-rounded. Winners are selected by the MAFTO Scholarship Committee based on academic success, overall excellence of character, and potential for community contributions and leadership.

Geographic Scope

Mid-Atlantic region; primarily for students at Saint Joseph's University

    Target Audience

  • Students enrolled in the Academy of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University
  • Focus on rising seniors and students in Food Marketing major/Co-Op program

    Selection Criteria

  • Academic success
  • Overall excellence of character
  • Potential for community contributions and leadership
  • Professional development and industry involvement

Award Disbursement

Scholarships are paid directly to Saint Joseph's University.

Non-Discrimination

Awards made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, handicap, or sex.

    Important Notes

  • The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final
  • Multiple scholarships awarded in recent years (primary and secondary awards)
  • MAFTO has awarded multiple food marketing scholarships annually since the partnership was established

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: June 30 (all applications and documents must be uploaded by this date)

Application Portal: https://mafto.org/scholarship-registration/

Required Documents

Applicants must include ALL of the following:

1. Applicant's Employer Letter of Recommendation (4MB limit)
- Form available to fill out and upload

2. College Advisor Recommendation Form (4MB limit)
- Form available to fill out and upload

3. School Transcript (4MB limit)

4. Personal Essay (4MB limit)
- Topic: Explain who the most influential person has been in your life so far and how this person has affected your life
- Format: Typed, no more than 250 words

Application Form Fields

The online application form requires the following information:

Personal Information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Home phone

  • Cell phone

  • Home address (street, city, state, zip)
  • College Information:

  • Saint Joseph's University

  • Expected graduation date

  • Student ID at college

  • College address
  • Student Activities & Achievements:

  • Extra-curricular activities (with dates)

  • Community service activities (with dates)

  • Awards and honors earned (with dates)
  • School Financial Information:

  • Bursar's office address
  • Employment Information (Co-Op Experience):

  • Current/past employer information

  • Job title

  • Employment dates

  • Employer contact details
  • Submission Method

    Complete the online form and upload all required documents through the MAFTO website portal.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationcollege-prep

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