Scholarship Committee
Lori Johnson, MS, RD, LDN
Chair
lorinelson7@gmail.com
Scholarship Committee Members:
Elena Toran etorn006@fiu.edu
Lora Chizmar lora.chizmar@gmail.com
Haley Martin firsthaley@gmail.com
Verena Vancil verenaborjav@gmail.com
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 involvement in professional activities.
Give Back Program
All recipients of scholarships and stipends are asked to give back a minimum of 2 hours to the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within one year of receiving their award. Hours can be fulfilled at the Florida Annual Symposium in July. If you are not able to attend the symposium, hours can be fulfilled within your district. The scholarship chair can assist you in fulfilling your giving back to the organization.
Scholarship criteria for Sister Helen Marie Pellicer, FAND Presidents, Anne Brezina Dietetic Intern, Gail Kauwell Dietetic Intern, and Clara Augustine Scholarships:
- US citizen or permanent resident
- Florida 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. Those students dong a distance internship are still applicable, but must be a Florida Resident
- 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
Requirements that must be met for an application to be considered:
- Complete the scholarship application and submit online.
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Send an official copy of your transcripts to Lori Johnson, lorinelson7@gmail.com. If official digital transcripts are not available contact Lori for a mailing address.
- At least 1 reference needs to be received for each application. The person completing the reference needs to click here to complete it.
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: December 4, 2020
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: December 4, 2020
To apply for this scholarship click here
Anne Brezina Dietetic Intern Scholarship:
This scholarship was established in 2005
Amount of Award: $1000
Number Awarded: 1
Qualifications: Acceptance into or currently in a dietetic internship program
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: December 4, 2020
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: December 4, 2020
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 averge of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: December 4, 2020
To apply for this scholarship click here
Florida Legislative Day:
Amount of Award: Up to $100
Number Awarded: 5
Qualifications: Any member can apply
Purpose: To attend Legislative Day in Tallahassee. The awardee is provided up to $100 reimbursement to put towards registration, travel, hotels and meals. Once the event has occurred, a reimbursement form needs to be completed to receive funds.
STIPEND DEADLINE: February 22, 2021
Florida Legislative Day Stipend Application
Levina Phillips Stipend:
Amount of Award: $250
Number Awarded: 2
Qualifications: Any member can apply
STIPEND DEADLINE: April 9, 2021
Purpose: For leadership growth opportunities or any certification that will enhance your dietetics career.
How you will be awarded: Once the event has occurred, a reimbursement form needs to be completed to receive funds.
Levina Phillips Stipend Application
Florida Symposium Stipend:
Amount of Award: Covers the cost of early-bird registration
Number Awarded: 3
Qualifications: Any RD member can apply
STIPEND DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2021
Purpose: To assist any RD member in attending the annual meeting to network and participate in education sessions to grow in the profession.
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: Early-Bird Registration
Number Awarded: 3
Qualifications: Any dietetics student can apply.
STIPEND DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2021
Purpose: To assist student member in attending the annual meeting to network and participate in educational sessions to grow in the profession
How you will be awarded: All awarded recipients will be reimbursed upon proof of registration.
Florida Symposium Student Stipend Application
FNCE Stipend
Amount of Award: Up to $500 towards expenses which can include registration, travel, and lodging. Please fill out the reimbursement for up to $500, which is found in the link below. When submitting the form. Please also submit paid receipts for items asking for.
Number Awarded: 3
Qualifications: Any member can apply
STIPEND DEADLINE: AUGUST 6, 2021
Purpose: To assist members in attending the AND annual meeting to network and participate in educational sessions to grow in the profession
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.