NOVEMBER
2020
TURKEY BINGO "FRIENDSGIVING" RE-CAP
The event was fun and we all learned a lot about turkeys in the
process! We had two Turkey Bingo winners: Phil Gutworth and Joe Motzi who both won $25 Amazon gift cards.
HIGH SCHOOL
& COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
STEP 1
STEP ONE
Review Eligibility Criteria
These scholarships are designated for high school and community college students who are currently enrolled in a food science or science-based program focused and/or focused on a career in the food industry. Students must be residents of Washington State or Alaska, and/or attend a Washington or Alaska college or university.
Before Starting the Application,
Please See Basis for Eligibility HERE
STEP TWO
Gather Your Supporting Materials
Before completing the Application Form below, you will need 2 Letters of Recommendation from advisors/counselors completed and be ready to upload these letters along with your application.
See Supporting Materials HERE
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 3
Write Your Essay
Before completing your application below, you will need to write a 500-word Essay to upload along with your application.
See Essay Details HERE
2026 SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
FEB 1, 2026
at 5:00pm PST
Unfortunately, any applications or supporting material received after this date and time will not be considered.
Basis of Eligibility
These scholarships are available to high school and community/technical college students, who are focused on a career in the food industry and have interest in learning more about food science and food engineering.
Students must be residents of Washington State or Alaska and/or attend a Washington or Alaska community college, or the University of Idaho.
Scholarship amounts vary.
High School Applicants
● GPA ≥ 3.30 (cumulative)
● Available to junior and seniors only.
● Must be committed to taking the WSU or Centralia College food science online course.
● Applicants can only receive the scholarship once.
Community/Technical College Applicants
● GPA ≥ 3.30 (cumulative)
● Available to sophomores only.
● Must be committed to taking the WSU or Centralia College food science online course.
● Applicants can only receive the scholarship once.
Supporting Materials & Essay
Supporting Materials Each applicant must submit along with the application the following documentation:
● 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from your advisor), letters should include:
o Relationship to student; years known o Strengths of student
o Why is this student deserving of this honor?
● Essay with supporting documentation to include the 500-word essay and any additional material to support your essay.
o Essay Instructions: In no more than 500 words, please state what makes you a good candidate for this scholarship. Feel free to support with documentation or a video diary! Include as an additional attachment when submitting your application.
Some tips:
● Why are you interested in studying food science?
● Was there a specific event/moment your interest in food was piqued?
● What are your goals – short/long term?