Dietetic Internship/Pre-Professional Scholarship Applications Available
The Dietetic Internship/Pre-Professional Program Scholarship, sponsored by Beech-Nut Nutrition, is the pre-professional award for members who are enrolled in CADE-accredited internships or pre-professional practice programs. The scholarship for the 2011-2012 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:
To be eligible, the applicant must Intend to pursue a career in pediatric nutrition after completion of current program and 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). This form can be downloaded as a PDF file at the PNPG website: www.pnpg.org. Go to the member benefits section, then to scholarships. Please include three copies of the application when submitting materials.
2. Two letters of recommendations, preferably from a professional in a pediatric 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, 2011. Mail completed applications, including letters of recommendation and transcripts in triplicate to the Administrative Assistant below:
Jennifer Drzik, MS, RD, LDN
802 Van Dyke Lane
Bel Air, MD 21013
email: jennpnpg@msn.com
Note: Incomplete applications, those not received in triplicate or past the deadline will be returned and will not be considered.
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