The Food Marketing Institute Foundation is sponsoring scholarships to students currently enrolled in food and agricultural science majors who have a true interest in the field of accredited food safety auditing. These scholarships are extremely competitive and are based primarily on academic ability; leadership potential; motivation and initiative; along with a passion for the food industry and the auditing profession. Hence, with this scholarship, FMI aims to help students in accomplishing their goal of working in the field of accredited food safety auditing.

What is the Value of Food Safety Auditing Scholarship?

The Food Marketing Institute will provide the scholar an amount of $3,000 to cover their tuition fee. Moreover, the scholarship will aid to cover a one-year tuition fee.

Are you Eligible for the Food Safety Auditing Scholarship?

The Food Marketing Institute will consider a scholar eligible for the scholarship if they are:

• A full-time student (undergraduate or graduate) in an accredited U.S., Canada or Mexico college or university.
• completed at least two years of college to apply.
• Have a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.2.
• Be able to attend and participate in the SQF International Conference, November 7-9, 2019 in San Antonio, TX (conference registration, hotel, meals, and round-trip coach airfare provided).
• Be willing to accept an internship with a Certification Body (third-party auditing firm) should the opportunity become available.
• Students having completed an internship in a food or agriculture science degree program preferred.
• Previous FMI Foundation Student Scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply; however, previous applicants are welcome to reapply.
• However, Family members of the FMI Foundation Board of Directors or Officers are ineligible.

How do You Apply for FMI Scholarship?

To apply for the scholarship, applicants will require the following documents:

• Current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Likewise, A cover letter explaining the student’s interest and career goals in accredited food safety auditing that provides specific examples that demonstrate why they are deserving of this scholarship.
• A letter or transcript from the school verifying the student meets the minimum 3.2 Grade Point Average requirement with no individual grade less than a “C-“. An official transcript is not required.
• Also, Two (2) Recommendation letters.

Eligible candidates may apply for the Food Marketing Institute scholarship online. Further, the applicants must also submit their documents online.

Deadline

Food Marketing Institute will accept the application for the Food Safety Auditing Scholarship until September 13, 2019. However, applications arriving after the deadline are not eligible for the scholarship consideration.