The Allen Canning Scholarship

The Department of Food Science at Louisiana State University announces the Allen Canning Scholarship award.  The scholarship will be awarded to the deserving recipient who has demonstrated both excellent academic performance AND strong interest in food science-related activities.

Eligibility:

A current freshman undergraduate student, enrolled in the Food Science & Technology major

A full-time student status during the scholarship year

Criteria for Consideration:

A minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall high school coursework)

Extra-curricular activities, with emphasis given to those that are related to food science (i.e. internships/jobs, volunteerism, etc.)

Interest in food science

Application Requirements:

Cover page to include:  name, address, phone number, email address, LSU ID number

Copy of high school transcript

List and description of extra-curricular and food science related activities

Essay (250 word limit) on interest in Food Science

Contact: Dr. Lucina Lampila, R.D. or Ms Terri Gilmer