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How to Apply

Incoming students in the Fall of 2023 may qualify for a $1,000 support scholarship. This need-based aid is designed to help students through their first year of the program. Scholarship applicants must be admitted to Pacific’s MSCN program and submit an essay demonstrating their need for the funds. Completed applications must be submitted by June 1st to onash@pacific.edu.

Explore external scholarship opportunities for students pursuing graduate work in nutrition. Please refer to the association's website for scholarship qualifications, application details, and organization contact information. 

 

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Foundation (Membership required)

The California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (CA Academy Foundation, membership and CA resident/US citizenship required)

Raley's: Joyce Raley Teel Scholarship (for team members and their family members of Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill, Market 5-ONE-5, Sak'N Save, Food Source and Ozark)

American Society for Nutrition (ASN): Herbalife Nutrition Scholarship (ASN membership required)

Blue Diamond Growers Foundaton Scholarship (Agriculture related field)

Christermon Foundation: Beverage Industry Scholarships (California wine, spirits, or beer license)

The Roots Fund Scholarship (for Black, Indigenous, or LatinX persons)

American Wine Society Education Foundation

Scribe Winery

Women Behind the Wine: E&J Gallo Winery Scholarship

Farm Bureau Foundaton of Sonoma County Scholarships (Agriculture major)

California Farm Bureau Scholarship

California WIC Association: California Nutrition Corps Scholarships

Juice Products Association (JPA): Nutrition & Food Science Scholarships

School Nutrition Foundation Scholarships

National Restaurant Association Scholarships

Trader Joe's Scholarship (Must have worked 900+ hours for Trader Joe's)

Learn more about Clinical Nutrition

Pacific’s MSCN program in Sacramento, CA offers students the unique opportunity to study in the farm-to-fork capital. With 1200 hours of clinical site experiences in a broad range of settings, graduates are well-prepared to sit for the RDN examination. 

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