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ADAF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2009-2010 ACADEMIC YEAR

Eligibility & Application Information

"Scholarships awarded by the ADAF are generally for students/members enrolled in: the junior or senior year in a baccalaureate or coordinated program in dietetics, or the second year of study in a dietetic technician program, or the AP4 or dietetic internship program, or a graduate program. One application form is used for all ADAF scholarships. The number of scholarships available and the dollar amount vary from year-to-year. The September 2003 Journal of The American Dietetic Association includes detailed information about ADAF scholarships and general qualifications.

The ADAF scholarship form is also available on ADA's Web site or by contacting the Education and Accreditation Team, 800/877-1600, ext. 5400, email: education@eatright.org. Applications are available annually between mid-September through mid-January and the annual deadline for submitting applications is mid-February. Scholarships are awarded for the following academic or program year."

SOURCE: ADA WEBSite

Graduate Scholarships

General Qualifications:

  1. Planned or current enrollment in an advanced degree program. Students who are currently completing a dietetic internship (DI) or preprofessional practice program (AP4) that is combined with a graduate program should apply for a graduate scholarship.
  2. Intention to practice in the field of dietetics.
  3. US citizen or permanent resident.

Some scholarships require specific areas of study (eg, public health nutrition, foodservice administration, and medicine) and status as a registered dietitian. Such information is requested in the application form.

Dietetic internship/Preprofessional Practice

General Qualifications:

  1. Planned or current enrollment in a CADE-accredited dietetic internship (DI) or CADE-approved preprofessional practice program (AP4) to establish registration eligibility. Applicants to DI/AP4 programs who are participating in computer matching must confirm appointments by the date specified on the application form. (Students who are currently completing the DI/AP4 component of a combined graduate/DI or AP4 should apply for a graduate scholarship.)
  2. Demonstrate or show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the profession.
  3. US citizen or permanent resident.

Baccalaureate or Coordinated Program

General Qualifications:

  1. Completion of the academic requirements in a CADE-accredited/approved college or university program for minimum standing as a junior in the 2008-09 academic year.
  2. Demonstrate or show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the profession.
  3. US citizen or permanent resident.

TDAF Scholarships

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College of Human Sciences

Visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/scholarships.php

The College of Human Sciences offers a variety of scholarships for students enrolled in Programs in the College of Human Sciences. Complete the application form available at the ENRHM or Dean's Office. Due date is in February 1st.