DELAWARE SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior of a Delaware high school who will pursue a degree in Food & Nutrition Related program
Application Available: November 1, 2024
Deadline Date: April 8, 2025

Scholarship Details:

The Delaware School Nutrition Association (DSNA) is an organization that promotes School  Nutrition in the State of Delaware.  Our members include School Nutrition  Supervisors/Directors, Nutrition Specialists/Registered Dieticians, School Nutrition Secretaries, Cooks, Bakers, Lead Workers, General Workers and Satellite Meal Handlers who are employed by Delaware school districts that participate in USDA Child Nutrition Programs.  More information regarding our organization can be found by visiting www.deschoolnutrition.org.

DSNA is proud to offer Delaware School Nutrition Association Scholarships.  Scholarship funds are generated by the efforts of our members through activities such as silent auctions, raffles, personal donations and other fundraising events.  Scholarship recipients will be awarded a sum of $1,000 to be applied toward their college tuition in a Food & Nutrition-related program for the 2025-2026 school year. One winner from each county will be named and awarded, if applicable.

Scholarship Requirements:

1. 1. Applicant must be a current high school senior.  The awarding of scholarship is contingent upon successful graduation.
   2. Applicant must be pursuing a college degree in a Food & Nutrition-related program at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university.
   3. Applicant must complete a DSNA Scholarship Application Packet which includes:
      • Completed Scholarship Application including student and building administrator signatures.
      • A list of school and community activities in which applicant participated.
      • Self-completed essay containing 500 words or less.  Essay must be typewritten and double-spaced.  Essay topic provided below.
   4. A copy of the acceptance letter, including major, from the accredited college/university in which applicant will be enrolled in the Fall 2025 term.
   5. One (1) letter of recommendation from an academic source. Deadline for Application: All materials must be POSTMARKED or sent by email to stacy.smith@cape.k12.de.us by Monday, April 8, 2025.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation

Essay Details:

Personally address the following statement in 500 typewritten, double-spaced words or less:

How do you intend to use your college degree in Food & Nutrition to have a positive impact on community wellness by the promotion of healthy eating habits and healthy lifestyles?

Award Amount: $1000.00

Award Details:

Scholarship recipients will be awarded a sum of $1,000 to be applied toward their college tuition in a Food & Nutrition-related program for the 2025-2026 school year. One winner from each county will be named and awarded, if applicable.

Website/URL: https://deschoolnutrition.org/form.php?form_id=16&c=1

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Stacy Davis-Smith
Contact Email: stacy.smith@cape.k12.de.us
Contact Phone Number: 3026451442
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Deadline for Application:
All materials must be POSTMARKED or sent by email to stacy.smith@cape.k12.de.us by Monday, April 8, 2025.

Web-based scholarship form may be accessed at https://deschoolnutrition.org/form.php?form_id=16&c=1

If mailing paper application, please mail all scholarship materials to:
Stacy Davis-Smith
Nutrition Services Department
Cape Henlopen School District
1270 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958

OR

Please email all scholarship materials to:

Stacy Davis-Smith
Stacy.Smith@cape.k12.de.us
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship requirements, please contact Stacy Davis-Smith at Stacy.Smith@cape.k12.de.us

Filters:

Eligibility: Female, Male
Areas of Study: Health Professions, Food & Nutrition, Public Health & Management
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Delaware