Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Systems Scholarships
Get help paying for your education with a scholarship to support your goals.
On this page, you’ll find information about:
OHSU Scholarships
OHSU President’s Fund Scholarship
Award amount: Full tuition and fees throughout the normal length of your program
Who is considered: Students entering specific clinically-related degree programs in health care.
All applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to apply.
OHSU Provost Excellence Scholarship
Award amount: Half of your tuition and fees throughout the normal length of your program
Who is considered: Students entering specific clinically-related degree programs in health care.
All applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to apply.
OHSU Promising Scholar Award
Award amount: About $2,000
Who is considered: OHSU School of Medicine Graduate Studies Program applicants.
All applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to apply.
Diane Warner Schmidt Scholarship
Award amount: $2,500 to $5,000
Who is considered: Dietetic Internship or M.S. with a Dietetic Internship applicants from Minnesota or Wisconsin.
All applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to apply.
Be Midge’s Hero Scholarship
Award amount: $2,500 to $6,000
Who is considered: Applicants to the M.S. in Human Nutrition, the M.S. in Food Systems and Society and the Dietetic Internship. For students who are committed to a plant-strong, whole foods-based lifestyle and an intention to promote this lifestyle in their career.
Award amount varies depending on the number of eligible students.
This scholarship requires an application. Check back for details.
Graduate Programs in Human Nutrition Scholarships
Award amount: $2,500 to $6,000
Who is considered: Applicants to the M.S. in Human Nutrition, the M.S. in Food Systems and Society and the Dietetic Internship. This scholarship is based on financial need.
Award amount varies depending on the number of eligible students.
This scholarship requires an application. Check back for details.
Outside scholarships
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
$500 to $25,000
Explore the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation scholarships.
- Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
$500
Explore Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics scholarships.
- GSO Travel Award
$400 for scholarly travel
- Asparagus Club Scholarship for students pursuing grocery industry careers
$500-$25,000
- Brower Youth Awards
$3,000
- Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (for students working towards social change)
$500-$15,000
- National Grocers Association Scholarships (for students interested in independent retail grocery industry)
$1,000-$2,500
Fellowships
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Nutrition Fellowship for registered dietitians or master’s-level graduate students interested in developing specialized skills to serve children with special health care needs.
- Byron Hanke Fellowship for graduate students who want to conduct research on the development, management and governance of common interest communities and their associations.
- LUCE Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship for Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers who use their expertise to support Native communities in reservation or urban settings.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available to help cover the cost of your education. Learn more and explore your options on the OHSU financial aid page.