The William E. Smith (Royal Cup) Scholarship
Alabama Dietetic Association
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: February 4.
To reward full time graduate students who have demonstrated ability and potential in the field of dietetics and nutrition by aiding them financially during graduate study. Qualifications: Applicants must be full-time graduate students in the field of dietetics and nutrition. Selection criteria: Selection is based on the scholarship; potential in the field of dietetics and nutrition ascertained by, for example, leadership in activities within and outside the school, professional interest, honors, activities, and work or volunteer experience; financial need; letters of recommendation; and letter of application. How to apply: Applicants must submit completed application form together with the official computed cumulative GPA (all post-secondary work related to dietetics) authenticated by a faculty member; letter of application including statements relating to financial need, immediate and future goals, leadership activities, and personal attributes such as initiation and motivation for meeting physical, emotional, and family demands as well as graduate school requirements; and resume including personal contact data, education, honors, and awards, involvement in clubs and organizations including offices held, professional and leadership activities, and work on volunteer experience. Focus: Nutrition.