Scholarship Committee

Chair: Dana Dronen,
General Mills

Irene Gengler
Sensory Testing Service

Deland Myers
North Dakota State University

Pam Ismail
University of Minnesota

Tracy Kurkowski
Silliker

Padu Krishnan
South Dakota State University

Naomi Sundalius
Bellisio Foods

Wendy Erickson
Cargill


2011-12 Scholarship Forms Available

Each year, the Minnesota Section of IFT awards scholarships to outstanding food science graduate and undergraduate students. These student scholarship awards are given to encourage volunteer service, leadership, academic achievement, professional development and to support research in Food Science. We encourage all students studying food science to apply!

To Apply: Download the applications or contact your Food Science Department representative for more information.

  1. Undergraduate, Graduate and Travel Scholarships:
    • Application Form (Download Word Document)

  2. Elwood Caldwell Scholarship for Student Volunteer:
    • Announcement and Instructions (Download PDF document)
    • Application Form (Download Word Document>

Application Deadline: Completed undergraduate, graduate and travel award applications (including letters of recommendation) must be submitted by March 2, 2012 to the Scholarship Committee Chair: Dana Dronen. Caldwell applications are due by March 2, 2012.

Student Classification: Applicants must have student status within the 2011-2012 academic year. Award winners must be current student members of MN IFT. One can become a student member of the section at the MN IFT Website.

Eligible Universities:
  • North Dakota State University
  • South Dakota State University
  • University of Minnesota
  • University of Wisconsin River Falls
  • University of Wisconsin Stout

Awards Presentation: April 16th, 2012 - Minnesota Section IFT Student Recognition Night.

Questions? Contact Dana Dronen (dana.dronen@genmills.com, 763-293-2441), MN IFT Scholarship Chair.