Make It a Million Scholarship Campaign

The Foundation is excited to share that we have raised $1 MILLION for scholarships through our Make it a Million Scholarship Campaign!

We are grateful to our donors for their generosity and support for this important initiative.

We are thrilled that we are going to exceed our goal and be able to help even more students – this year’s scholarship application season reinforced the need and the bright future of our profession. Although we were able to award more than 300 students this year, 2 out of 3 applicants still did not receive a scholarship due to the high demand.

The need is greater than $1 million, and the momentum we’ve built is too important to stop now. Every dollar raised beyond our Make it a Million Scholarship Campaign goal will help us fund more deserving students.

Together, we are opening doors, creating opportunity, and changing lives. We invite you to join us and donate to this campaign to help us go beyond a million and make an even greater impact.

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Graphic. Make it a Million Scholarship Campaign. $1 Million Raised - and Counting!

A Message from the Foundation Chair

Marcia A. Kyle, RDN, CDCES, LD, FAND

“Today’s aspiring dietitians face more obstacles than ever on their path to becoming the health leaders of tomorrow. With your support, we can break down those barriers. Your gift to dietetic scholarships—at every level of study—can transform a student's dream of becoming a registered dietitian into reality. Donate today to our Make It a Million Scholarship Campaign and be a part of our effort to build the next generation of food and nutrition professionals!”

Catherine Christie, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND
2025-2026 Academy Foundation Chair
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation

How to Support the Campaign

When you make a gift to the Make It a Million Scholarship Campaign you will be supporting this general scholarship fund and helping to build the next generation of food and nutrition practitioners. Every gift matters and helps us build resources that will enable the Foundation to award $1 million in scholarships annually. If you would like to make a pledge to this Campaign and pay off your donation over a period of time, fill out a pledge form.

Pledge Form

Scholarships Make A Difference in the Lives of Hundreds of Students Each Year

The Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships each year, including our Advancing Community Dietetics Scholarship, which supports the educational advancement of aspiring dietitians well-positioned to work with individuals of underserved communities and provides two dietetic interns with $25,000 each. Other Foundation scholarships range from $500 to $20,000 each and are available to students at all levels of study, including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and dietetic technician programs, as well as dietetic interns.

Watch how Foundation scholarships have made a difference in the lives of these scholarship recipients:

What Scholarship Recipients are Saying

Headshot. Kori Dover, RD

"Your support has the power to transform lives and shape the future of nutrition and dietetics. Scholarships open doors for passionate current and future professionals to deepen their knowledge, build their expertise, and bring science-based nutrition to people and communities. By investing in students and individuals dedicated to advancing this field, you are fueling innovation, strengthening public health, and contributing to the creation of lasting change. Your generosity ensures that future leaders have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference in the world."

Kori Dover, RD
2025 Foundation CDR Advancing Practice Preceptor Scholarship recipient

Headshot. Jordan Callahan, NDTR

"The wonderful opportunity to be a recipient of a Foundation scholarship allows me to focus on my education and becoming the best nutrition professional I can be. It is my goal to extend the impact of this beyond my own needs and use my education to impact my community and to strengthen the voice of the dietetics profession. Nutrition is my passion, and I am incredibly grateful to continue working, learning, and living for my passion. This scholarship is undoubtedly one of the most impactful gifts I have been given, and I cannot fully express how thankful I am."

Jordan Callahan, NDTR
2025 Foundation CDR Expanding the Reach of Dietetics Scholarship recipient

Headshot. Suvosree Chatterjee, MS, RDN, CD-N, CDCES

"I am truly honored and excited to receive this scholarship, which I will utilize toward my Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition program. As a devoted member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this recognition from the Academy Foundation holds deep significance for me. Receiving this scholarship is a memorable milestone that I will cherish throughout my life. It not only supports my academic journey but also inspires me to pursue future research and contribute to advancing our profession."

Suvosree Chatterjee, MS, RDN, CD-N, CDCES
2025 Foundation Board Scholarship recipient

Headshot. Aimee Courville Serio, MS, RDN, LDN

"This scholarship holds significant value to me as it has been conferred by my professional peers. It is particularly rewarding, given my experiences in serving both as a preceptor and an educator.  Also, being recognized as a nontraditional student with over 15 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist makes this scholarship even more meaningful as I continue to advance my education and teach future generations in our ever-growing profession."

Aimee Courville Serio, MS, RDN, LDN
Foundation 2025 NDEP Preceptor Scholarship recipient

Headshot. Edgar Soto

"As I continue on my journey to achieve my dream to become a Registered Dietitian, I have overcome many obstacles, and financing my dietetic internship is the final one. The past two years have taken a toll on my finances, and applying for this scholarship was my final hail Mary pass. As a recipient of this scholarship, I feel like I’ve won the biggest game of my life so far. I thank the donors that made this possible from the bottom of my heart."

Edgar Soto
Foundation 2025 CDR Expanding the Reach of Dietetics: Scholarship for Interns recipient

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