Scholarships
IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund offers academic and IFT FIRST travel scholarships annually for first-year, undergraduate, and graduate students. IFT is committed to advancing access to education and science, in particular for those who need food and nutrition most.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through our external scholarship application system.
- Select the scholarship opportunity that matches your academic level or interest below.
- Click the “Apply for” button to access the application system.
- Create an account or log in to your existing profile.
- Enter the program key when prompted (if required).
- Complete and submit your application.
Scholarship Opportunities
Check back in January 2027 for the next application cycle.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- Applicants must plan to enroll as a full-time first-year student pursuing an undergraduate degree in the science of food at a U.S. or international institution for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- Applicants must plan to enroll full-time or part-time as a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in the science of food at a U.S. or international institution for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the science of food, such as, but not limited to, IFT Student Membership.
- Specific scholarships may have other eligibility based on focus or topic area.
- With the exception of Feeding Tomorrow Gateway Scholarships, applicants must be enrolled in an IFT-HERB Approved Undergraduate Program.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- Applicants must plan to enroll full-time or part-time as a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in the science of food at a U.S. or international institution for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the science of food, such as, but not limited to, IFT Student Membership.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- Applicants must plan to enroll full-time or part-time as an MS or PhD student pursuing a degree in the science of food at an accredited or bona fide college or university for the 2026-2027 academic year. Colleges/universities outside the U.S. are considered bona fide if they have a student population, a defined curriculum, faculty, and campus.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the science of food, such as, but not limited to, IFT Student Membership.
- Specific scholarships may have other eligibility based on focus or topic area.
A dedicated member of IFT, Dr. Elwood F. Caldwell was a strong advocate for the
mission of IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund. He deeply believed in its valuable role in
supporting students in the field of food sciences, and he committed to endorsing a full graduate fellowship in its honor. This fellowship aims to commemorate his legacy by providing a stipend to a graduate student conducting research in food science and technology.
- Fellowship is available to both international and U.S. domestic students who are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited institution.
- The candidate must be pursuing a graduate degree in food science and
technology. - The candidate’s research must focus on addressing the future needs and
challenges of the global food system. - The candidate must be a full-time student in the second year of their master’s or PhD program.
- The fellowship is for 12 months.
- The recipient will be designated as an Elwood Caldwell Fellow.
- The fellowship provides a stipend but does not cover fringe benefits, tuition
waivers, or additional expenses. Payments will be made in two installments
through the department or institution. - If a student terminates their studies during the fellowship year, the remaining
fellowship funds must be returned to Feeding Tomorrow. - Fellowships are non-deferrable. The award will be revoked if the recipient
engages in misconduct related to the Fund, breaches fellowship terms, or
provides false information to the Fund.
- Travel stipends are open to all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of membership status.
- Applicants must be graduate or undergraduate students pursuing a degree in food science or a related field. Certain scholarships may have specific eligibility as determined by the sponsor.
- Applicants must not receive funding from another source.
- Recipients will need to submit a written testimonial regarding their experience at IFT FIRST and a thank-you note to the sponsor.
- Recipients will be required to submit a W-9 form for a U.S. domestic student and a W8BEN for students located outside of the U.S.
2025-2026 Scholarship Timeline
By alleviating financial stress, this scholarship, in turn, allowed me to dream bigger, work more productively, and inch closer to obtaining my doctorate.
Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs provide answers to common questions about Feeding Tomorrow Fund scholarships, including eligibility, application requirements, conflict of interest, policies, and recipient responsibilities.
Contact Information
For assistance with the application platform or to learn more about the application, please contact us.
