Taylor Stitt
Dr. Jane White Scholarship
Completing a Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, and Graduate Program at University of Tennessee
| “Receiving this scholarship has been such an amazing opportunity in continuing with my education. Being a non-traditional grad student with children has been the most challenging, yet rewarding, season of life. With this scholarship, I am able to breathe easier while I continue on my journey. I am so grateful to have been selected!” |
How did you learn about the availability of Foundation scholarships and what motivated you to apply?
I was fortunate to receive the email alert about the application and really wanted to participate. I was motivated by my trust in the Academy and the amazing community within it and my goals as a student to continue. Additionally, I did also receive an alert of the application from one of my lecturers, which solidified the support within the community and encouraged me to apply. I am so thankful I did.
Describe the financial impact that this scholarship will have on your educational journey this year.
This scholarship really means so much to myself and my family. Without this opportunity, I would have continued to have to work even more during my unpaid clinical rotations, which really adds such a significant amount of stress and can make it very challenging to keep up with my studies. This also reduced the amount of loans that I will have to take out and the overall debt I will face after graduation.
What advice do you have for other students and professionals who are considering applying for Foundation funding?
Please apply! There are so many wonderful, selfless, people out there who make it their mission to support students along their journey. The nutrition community is such a supportive, tight knit community and although an application process can feel intimidating, it is important to trust others in our community. They do want to help! There are many amazing opportunities within in regard to scholarship opportunity, please don't hesitate!
Scholarship and Award Application and Timeline Information
All applications and timelines for Foundation funding opportunities are made available electronically within the Foundation’s application portal. Generally, the scholarship applications are available from mid- February to mid-April, most award and grant applications are available from December to February, and fellowship opportunities are posted as they become available.
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