FAND Scholarship and Stipends
The Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (FANDF) offers scholarships and stipends to Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics members. They are awarded to further education, obtain certifications, gain leadership skills, and involved in professional activities.
Sister Helen Marie Pellicer Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1969 in memory of Sister Helen Marie Pellicer.
Amount of Award: $1000
Number Awarded: 1
Qualifications: Junior or senior undergraduate student in dietetics
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: October 12, 2023
To apply for this scholarship click here
FAND Presidents Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1975
Amount Awarded: $1500
Number Awarded: 1
Qualifications: Graduate student in dietetics or Registered Dietitian working towards a Masters/PHD to enhance his/her career in dietetics
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: October 12, 2023
To apply for this scholarship click here
Clara Augustine Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2012
Amount of Award: $1000
Number Awarded: 1
Qualifications: Accepted or enrolled in MPH, DrPH, masters or doctoral program with an EMPHASIS in community nutrition
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: October 12, 2023
To apply for this scholarship click here
Gail Kauwell Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2018
Amount of Award: $1000
Number awarded: 1
Qualifications: Graduate student accepted or enrolled in a graduate-level dietetic internship program with a GPA minimum grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: October 12, 2023
To apply for this scholarship click here
Florida Symposium Stipend
Amount of Award: Free FANS Registration
Number Awarded: 3
Qualifications: Any RD member can apply
STIPEND DEADLINE: December 20, 2023
Purpose: To assist any RD member in attending the virtual symposium in April.
How you will be awarded: All awarded recipients will be notified prior to the deadline for early-bird registration.
Awardees will be reimbursed upon proof of registration.
Florida Symposium Stipend Application
Florida Symposium Student Stipend
Amount of Award: Free FANS Registration
Number Awarded: 3
Qualifications: Any dietetics student can apply.
STIPEND DEADLINE: December 20, 2023
Purpose: To assist student members in attending the virtual symposium in April.
How you will be awarded: All awarded recipients will be reimbursed upon proof of registration.
Florida Symposium Student Stipend Application
Scholarship requirements that must be met for an application to be considered:
- Complete the scholarship application and submit online. Click here
- Upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts as part of your application for (see above). If you have trouble, please reach out to scholarships@eatrightflorida.org.
- At least 1 reference needs to be received for each application. The person completing the reference needs to click here to complete it.
Scholarship criteria for Sister Helen Marie Pellicer, FAND Presidents, Kauwell Dietetic Intern, and Clara Augustine Scholarships:
- US citizen or permanent resident.
- Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Student continuing education for at least one additional academic term following application deadline.
- Dietetic Intern candidate accepted into a program or currently in a program.
- Accepted or enrolled in an approved program in the state of Florida.
- Anticipating practice in the field of dietetics.
- Applicants should have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- References and statement of goals indicate professional potential and commitment to excellence in dietetics.