Dietetic Internship/Preprofessional Scholarship Applications Due

The Dietetic Internship/Preprofessional program Scholarship, sponsored by Beechnut Nutrition is the pre-professional award for members who are enrolled in an accredited intership or pre-professional program.  The scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year is for those intending to pursue a career in pediatric nutrition after completion of their current training program. The amount of the scholarship is $500.

Qualifications:

1.  Intend to pursue a career in pediatric nutrition after completion of current program.

2.  Maintain a grade point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

Preference will be given to a candidate with pediatric experience.

Materials to submit

1.  PNPG Scholarship Application Form (3 pages).  Please include three copies of the   application when submitting materials.

2.  Two letters of recommendation, preferably from a professional  in the related environment. One of the letters must be from a registered dietitian.

3.  Three copies of transcripts (1 original and 2 copies are acceptable).

Deadline

Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2010.  Mail completed application including letters of recommendation and transcripts in triplicate to the PNPG Administrative Assistant below:

Jennifer Drzik, MS, RD, LDN

802 Van Dyke Lane

Bel Air, MD 21014

email: jennpnpg@msn.com

Note: Incomplete applications, those not received in triplicate or past due will be returned and will not be considered.