Scholarship Application

All applications must be submitted by April 5, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

1. Scholarship applicants will be eligible to win anywhere from $1,000 up to $2,500.
2. The scholarship recipient must be a student or a graduate student majoring in Food Science, Human Nutrition, or related fields with the intent to work within the food industry. Additionally, an undergraduate must have completed a minimum of three quarters or two semesters in the aforementioned degrees.
3. Each recipient must have a permanent, legal residence within the region defined by the following counties: Ashtabula, Ashland, Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Harrison, Holmes, Huron, Jefferson, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas and Wayne.
4. A single recipient may receive a scholarship more than one year but must re-apply yearly.
5. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Lake Erie IFT Scholarship Committee.
6. Each applicant is required to submit:
   • A completed scholarship application
   • Official transcripts or unofficial electronic transcripts from current university
   • One signed academic or professional letter of reference. Please send reference and recommendations directly to us using the “Submit Documents” button below.
7. All applications must be submitted by April 5, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
8. Recipients are required to attend the LEIFT Suppliers Expo on May 20, 2026 to receive their scholarship money.
9. The completed application with transcript(s), recommendation letter, or any questions should be submitted directly to us using the “Submit Documents” button below.