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CANFit Graduate Scholarship

Award Amount
$1,500
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness (CANFit)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually and is dependent upon the amount of funding available. Last year, four awards were given in the entire CANFit scholarship program (undergraduate, graduate, and culinary arts scholarships).
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for international and U.S. students.
  2. Must attend an accredited college or university in California.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  4. Must be a member of one of the following minority groups: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Latino/Hispanic.
  5. Must have completed 12 to 15 units of graduate course work at the time of application.
  6. Must be enrolled in an approved master's level or doctoral graduate program in nutrition, public health nutrition, physical education, or an American Dietetic Association-approved pre-professional practice program.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for minority students currently enrolled in a graduate program for nutrition, public health nutrition, physical education, or an American Dietetic Association-approved pre-professional practice program at an accredited California college or university. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and have completed 12 to 15 units of graduate course work at the time of application.

Application requirements for the CANFit Graduate Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • Statement of Financial Status
Additional Information: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Applicants will be notified of award status by June.

Award Amount: $1,000 to $2,000 annually, non-renewable. Checks will be mailed to the recipient's educational institution, and must be used toward tuition and fees.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,500.

About California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness (CANFit):
Contact Information: Esmeralda Martin
Address: 2140 Shattuck Ave. Suite 610 Berkeley, California 94704
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
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