"Forbidden Foods" Scholarship
Food allergies affect 32 million people in the US, roughly 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.
While many people manage their food allergies and sensitivities, allergies can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. Each year, 200,000 people in the US need emergency medical care after having allergic reactions to food.
This scholarship seeks to support students who have food allergies or food sensitivities so they can navigate the world of higher education.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who has a food allergy or sensitivity and has non-profit or volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how your food allergy or sensitivity diagnosis has impacted your life and career choices and how this scholarship would help you reach your goals.
How has your diagnosis of food sensitivities and/or allergies impacted you and your future career choices? How would this scholarship assist you in reaching your goals?
Winners and Finalists
September 2022
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Sep 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Sep 30, 2022.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 30, 2022. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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