George M. Burditt, Betsy B. Woodward, and Denise C. Rooney Scholarships

Direct application

$2,500
3 winners

Eligibility

Major
Health Professions
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Undergraduate students entering their third year at a U.S. college with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plan careers in food, drug, or consumer product safety research, regulation, quality control, or teaching may apply.

The Association of Food and Drug Officials awards three scholarships of $2,500 each.

Submit the application, an official college transcript, and letters of recommendation from two faculty members. Awards are presented at the AFDO Annual Educational Conference.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Application
  • Official complete college transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation from faculty members
  • One-page biographical sketch
  • Statement regarding choice of major and future career plans
  • Entering third year of undergraduate study within the U.S.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA during first two years of college
  • Demonstrated desire for a career in research, regulatory work, quality control, or teaching related to foods, drugs, or consumer product safety; demonstrated leadership
  • Official and complete college transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation from faculty members
  • Applications submitted between January 1 and March 31
  • Awards are presented at the AFDO Annual Educational Conference.