The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Feeding Tomorrow Fund Scholarships 2025-2026 are now accepting applications. These scholarships support students pursuing degrees in food science at accredited universities in the United States and internationally.
Financial benefits range from $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the scholarship type. Additionally, IFT FIRST Travel Scholarships are available to help students attend the IFT FIRST Conference (July 13-16, 2025). Why Apply for IFT Scholarships?
IFT is dedicated to advancing food science education by offering a variety of scholarships to students demonstrating academic excellence and financial need. These scholarships help cover tuition fees, research costs, and travel expenses for professional development.
Scholarship Benefits
1. First-Year Academic Scholarships
Financial Award: $2,000 (4 awards available)
2. Undergraduate Academic Scholarships
Financial Award: $1,500 – $5,000
Specialized Undergraduate Scholarships:
Feeding Tomorrow Financial Need Scholarships ($2,000, 5 awards)
Feeding Tomorrow International Scholarships ($2,000, 4 awards)
Feeding Tomorrow General Undergraduate Scholarships ($2,000, 9 awards)
IFT Food Engineering Division Scholarship ($5,000, 1 award)
McCormick and Company Scholarship ($1,500, 1 award)
Edlong Scholarship ($2,000, 1 award)
Evan Turek Memorial Scholarships ($2,000, 2 awards)
3. PepsiCo & IFT Academic & FIRST Travel Undergraduate Hybrid Scholarship
Financial Award: $6,000 (1 award)
4. Graduate Academic Scholarships
Financial Award: $1,500 – $5,000
Specialized Graduate Scholarships:
Dr. Richard L. Hall Flavor Science Scholarship ($2,000, 2 awards)
Edlong Graduate Scholarship ($2,500, 1 award)
Feeding Tomorrow Financial Need Scholarships ($3,000, 5 awards)
Gerber Foundation Pediatric Scholarship ($3,000, 2 awards)
Sensory & Consumer Sciences Division Scholarship ($4,000 MS / $5,000 PhD, 2 awards)
Eligibility Criteria
1. First-Year Academic Scholarships
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Must be enrolled full-time in a food science program
2. Undergraduate Academic Scholarships
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Enrollment in a food science program
IFT Student Membership preferred
3. PepsiCo & IFT Academic & FIRST Travel Undergraduate Hybrid Scholarship
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Enrollment in a food science program
Preference for students with IFT Student Membership
4. Graduate Academic Scholarships
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Enrollment in an MS or PhD program in food science
IFT Student Membership preferred
