Most OSU scholarship deadlines are in February, but FST deadlines vary.
Apply for multiple scholarships with one application via OSU Scholar Dollars. There are merit based, need based, and activity based OSU scholarships available.
Food Science & Technology awards over $85,000 in donor-funded scholarships to FST students annually.
College of Agricultural Sciences Students’ received $300,000 in Scholarships via scholar dollars.
FST Scholarships
Thanks to various food companies, food industry trade associations, professional societies and individuals, the OSU Department of Food Science and Technology is fortunate to coordinate a sizable number of scholarships and grants.
Most student awards are undergraduate scholarships which recognize academic performance and achievement in Food Science (which includes club activities, internships, or other professional development activities within the Food Science field).
Early Winter term is the time to apply for academic year scholarships.
Deadlines for scholarships vary but many are as early as February 1 and a few extend into May.
Maximize Your Opportunity
Submit only one application through ScholarDollars to apply for approximately 60 FST Scholarships, and many more OSU and College of Agricultural Sciences Scholarships.
SOME OF THE MANY FST SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Food Science Scholarships OUTSIDE of Scholardollars:
| Application Deadline (approximate) | Sponsoring Organization | |
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For full consideration, Feb. 1 |
Scholar Dollars - One application for OSU, College of Agricultural Sciences, and FST Department Academic Scholarships |
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| January 31 | Oregon Blueberry Commission Scholarship | |
| Various, earliest is Feb. 14 | Awards Managed by the OSU Graduate School | |
| Early bird - Feb. 15 | Oregon Student Assistance Commission | |
| March 1 | American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) | |
| March 1 | Sylvia Henry Memorial Scholarship (Viticulture) | |
| Various, earliest is Mar. 2 | Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) | |
| April 30 | Oregon Section IFT (OSIFT) | |
| April 30 | Western Assoc. of Food & Drug Officials J. Jos Scholarship | |
| May 1 | Oregon Dairy Women Scholarship | |
| May 1 | Hop Quality Group Scholarship | |
| Sep 15 |
Emily J Prior Scholarship (Packaging) - Will be announced via email |
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| Sep 15 | Food Northwest and our Education and Research Institute (ERI) | |
| Nov 15 | American Society of Baking (ASB) | |
| Dec 22 | Jack Joyce Scholarship (Brewing) - Will be announced via email | |
| Other scholarships are announced to FST student list as they arise. | ||
Food Science and Technology Scholarships in Scholardollars:
- Food Science & Technology Alumni Undergrad Scholarship
- Arbuthnot Success Grant Fund
- Bob McCracken, Jr. Scholarship
- Bodyfelt Undergraduate Scholarship
- Dr. Alayne Linda Boyko, Scholarship
- Charles Farris Scholarship
- Jeffry D. Culbertson Scholarship
- Juice Products Association Scholarship
- Hop Valley Brewing Change Scholarship
- HOTV Scholarship
- Josephine & Jim Piro Food Science & Technology Scholarship
- Paul H. Krumperman Memorial Scholarship
- F. Gilbert & Helen W. Lamb Food Science Scholarship
- Taylor L. & Lucille K. Leedy Memorial Scholarship
- Link Family Scholarship
- MBAA District NW Scholarship
- North Pacific Canners & Packers Scholarship
- Oregon Dairy Industries Memorial Scholarship
- Jaclyn J. Rusch Food Science Scholarship
- Sheri & John Roberts Scholarship
- Clifford E. Samuels Memorial Scholarship
- Jayantilah Nemchand Shah Food Science Scholarship
- Russell O. & Dorothy A. Sinnhuber Memorial Fellowship
- Ernest & Josephine Wiegand Scholarship
- Julianne Wood-Rethwill and Craig Rethwill Scholarship
- Ronald Wrolstad Food Chemistry Scholarship
Help Shape the Future of Food Science
Every year, the Department of Food Science and Technology awards nearly $200,000 in scholarships to our students. These scholarships are life-changing. For example, a $1,500 award can free a student from three hours of work each week for three quarters—time they can devote to learning, research, and innovation instead of worrying about making ends meet.
The need is real. For 2025–2026, estimated resident undergraduate costs total $32,451 for three quarters—$15,246 for tuition and fees and $17,205 for food and housing. Books, supplies, and transportation add even more. For our approximately 100 undergraduate students, financial stress is a constant challenge.
We are immensely grateful to our scholarship donors for establishing and/or contributing to the scholarship endowments.
Your support makes the difference. By contributing to scholarship endowments, you empower talented students to focus on their education and become the next generation of food scientists who will tackle global challenges in sustainability, food safety and health.
Join us in investing in our students future.
Contact Lisbeth Goddik at [email protected] or call 541-737-8322 to learn how you can make an impact today.
More Tuition and Financial Aid Resources:
Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees Summer Session(everyone pays Oregon residency rate)
How to Establish Oregon Residency
For more information contact Office of Financial Aid.
Eligibility for financial aid requires Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Contact Information for Scholarships
Department of Food Science and Technology
Kim Carson, Academic Program Coordinator | Phone: (541) 737-6486 | Fax: (541) 737-1877