The Philadelphia regional Section of IFT offers financial scholarships in studies related to Food Science through its Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program is designed as a recruitment tool for local colleges and universities, that promote the advancement of Food Science/Technology or other closely related fields. The Philadelphia region entails schools in the following zip codes: 080-084, 087, 180-181, 183-185, 189-194, 197-198. Scholarships may also benefit local area students who are pursuing degrees at institutions outside the immediate zip code areas. Lastly, the Scholarship Program is intended to provide local food companies with qualified, technically trained individuals to satisfy their employment needs.
Approximately six scholarships* will be offered to full time students pursuing degrees in Food Science/Technology or closely related fields. Scholarships are in the amount of $1500 and will be offered to high school seniors, college undergraduates and/or college graduate students who meet the eligibility requirements. Students who wish to be considered for these scholarships must be Philadelphia Section members and must apply via the official Philadelphia Regional Section IFT Scholarship Application Form. The deadline for submission of applications is March 1, 2008. Details of the Program are available along with Application Forms from the Scholarship Chair - Mr. John P. Pcsolar
Mr. Pcsolar can be reached by Phone at 215-355-3900 x3340
or by mail at:QC Laboratories
1205 Industrial Boulevard
P O Box 514
Southampton, PA 18966
*Exact number of scholarships to be determined based on
funding available.
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Philadelphia Regional Section of IFT This application and all attachments (one original AND seven copies, in English) must be submitted directly to the Scholarship Chair by March 1, 2008. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly to the Scholarship Chair from the recommendor. Please provide appropriate address information to the recommendor. In addition, a copy of the entire application (minus letters of recommendation) must be provided to the department head at the college/university you are attending or planning to attend.
I. InformationName: ______________________________________________________________________
College/University and Department ____________________________________________________________________________ Expected Degree, Major/Minor and Year of Graduation: Department Head: _______________________________ Phone: _______________________ Student Status (circle or highlight one) H.S . Senior Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student, Specify Degree: ____________________
Along with this completed form you must also enclose the following attachments:
I hereby certify that all information provided in this application including attachments is true and correct. I further agree that if I withdraw from school, transfer to an unapproved curriculum or program, or receive my degree during tenure of this scholarship (if granted), that all unused balance is forfeitable to the Philadelphia Regional Section of IFT, and I shall notify the Scholarship Chair within 30 days.
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II. Statement of InterestPlease provide a statement of why you are interested in food science/technology. Statement must fit inside the borders. Additional information will not be considered.
III. Additional Information:
a. What are your career aspirations? . . b. List of award, honors, scholarships, etc. received: . . c. List of extracurricular activities/hobbies: . . d. Summary of work experience (if any): . . e. Food industry/IFT involvement: . . f. Schools attended (list institutions, dates, majors): . . IV. Completed Course Summary Section:Provide a written summary of your transcript(s) listing all college/university level courses completed and current enrollment. High school seniors, list high school courses. List by subject category as indicated below. Attach all transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). If applying for other IFT Scholarships/Fellowships, it is permissible to submit those same course summaries in lieu of the summaries requested in this section and the next.
Food Science/Technology . Chemistry/Biochemistry . Biology/Microbiology . Nutrition . Math/Computers/Statistics . Physics . Communications (writing, speech, languages, etc. . Humanities and Social Sciences . Electives/Other .
* Grades based on A = 4.0 system; convert accordingly. Enter * for current courses.
V. Expected Course Summary Section:Provide a written summary of the courses you expect to take for completion of your curriculum. List by subject category as indicated below.
Food Science/Technology . Chemistry/Biochemistry . Biology/Microbiology . Nutrition . Math/Computers/Statistics . Physics . Communications (writing, speech, languages, etc.) . Humanities and Social Sciences . Electives/Other .
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