How Financial Support and Scholarships are Awarded
The Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah awards scholarships and other forms of financial support (teaching assistantships, graduate assistantships, and other funding types) on a competitive basis. Terms and conditions for assistantships may be found under 'Financial Assistance' in the CMP Handbook.
To be considered for financial support:
Incoming Students
Incoming students (those in the process of applying) must select "Yes" to the financial support question in the program-specific question section on the DICAS application during the admission application process. Financial support from the NUIP department, CMP program, is based on merit, which means the value, excellence, or superior quality of an individual's academic performance, as determined by a structured process comparing the student's performance against defined standards and, where possible, the performance of other students of the same or similar class.
The selection committee will evaluate merit-based financial support and scholarships during the admissions application review process. Notification of financial support and/or scholarship recipients will be included within acceptance letters. Please note that answering yes to the financial support question will make you eligible to be considered for all NUIP financial support opportunities and scholarships.
Selection Criteria
- Merit-based financial support and scholarships
- A minimum 3.0 GPA
Continuing Students
Continuing students (currently enrolled in the CMP) must complete the below application by February 15th to be considered for financial support and/or scholarship. The financial support selection committee will evaluate all submitted applications with announcements of recipients at the annual NUIP Spring Banquet in April. Please note that each scholarship has special conditions, so we encourage students to carefully read through the descriptions of scholarships to support the personal statement, as certain conditions are used for awarding financial support and scholarships.
Selection Criteria
- A student consistently involved in activities that advance the mission and goals of the NUIP department and College of Health.
- Distinctive strengths (leadership skills, paid or unpaid work, service, teaching, etc.).
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- A well-written and compelling personal statement showing evidence the student addressed all application criteria.
- Demonstrated academic success.
- Demonstrate meeting metrics for the particular financial support fund.
- Demonstrated need for financial assistance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15th by 11:59 PM. Submit to nutrition@health.utah.edu.
SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION
To learn more about the scholarships offered to NUIP students please see our guide below. While you may want to apply for specific scholarships, you will submit one application and apply for all scholarships available to you unless otherwise specified. Some scholarships have additional requirements. We encourage students to read through each scholarship and mark their application with specific scholarships they're interested in. It is the student's responsibility to ensure their application is complete and submitted on time.
Incoming Students
- The Askew Chair's Scholarship
- The Gordon and Betty Browning Scholarship
- The Margaret B. Davis Endowed Scholarship
- The Mildred D. "Millie" and Wilford W. Hagen Scholarship
- The Donald B. Hutchinson Scholarship
- The Anna M. Jacobsen Scholarship
Continuing Students
- The Constance J. Geiger Scholarship
- The Maurine N. Hegsted Scholarship
- The Barbara Mathis Prater Scholarship
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ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarships
- Utah AND Scholarships - Deadline March 1st
- Scholarships available to all College of Health students can be seen on the college scholarships page.
- The Graduate School: Fellowships, Scholarships & Awards
Students may also access a list of University of Utah Scholarships through the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Available Scholarships
PROVIDED BY:
Dr. E. Wayne Askew
VALUE:
Varies
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
Varies
Askew Chair's Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Deserving graduate students who have excelled academically.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
This Scholarship is selected by the Chair of the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology. The recipient will assist the Chairperson with research or areas of mutual interest that might subsequently lead to a thesis research project proposal.
PROVIDED BY:
Gordon and Betty Browning
VALUE
$2,100
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
1 Student per year
GORDON & BETTY BROWNING Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Students who are currently applying to the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology's Coordinated Master’s Program and who have provided detailed financial support information in the "Additional Financial Materials" section of the admission application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Scholarships are awarded to deserving students in need of financial assistance who excel academically.
PROVIDED BY:
Nathalie Chevreau
VALUE:
Varies
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
Varies
NATHALIE CHEVREAU Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Students who are currently applying to the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology's Coordinated Master’s Program and who have provided detailed financial support information in the "Additional Financial Materials" section of the admission application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Scholarships are awarded to deserving students in need of financial assistance who excel academically.
PROVIDED BY:
Margaret B. Davis
VALUE:
Varies
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
1 Student per year
MARGARET B. DAVIS ENDOWED Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Students who are currently applying to the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology's Coordinated Master’s Program and who have provided detailed financial support information in the "Additional Financial Materials" section of the admission application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
This scholarship is awarded to a nutrition student based on financial need and academic achievement.
PROVIDED BY:
Constance J. Geiger
VALUE:
Varies
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
1 Student per year
CONSTANCE J. GEIGER Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Graduate students who are currently enrolled in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology's Coordinated Master’s Program and who have completed the financial support and scholarship application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Continuing graduate students in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible. The award is given to a student who is currently completing a thesis research project and who has demonstrated involvement in the field of nutrition.
PROVIDED BY:
Mildred D. "Millie" and Wilford W. Hagen
VALUE:
$1,250
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
4 Students per year
MILDRED D. "MILLIE" AND WILFORD W. HAGEN Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Students who are currently applying to the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology's Coordinated Master’s Program and who have provided detailed financial support information in the "Additional Financial Materials" section of the admission application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Scholarships shall only be awarded to deserving students in need of financial assistance and who have excelled academically with priority given to those students who intend to teach Nutrition in the public school system or higher education.
The Scholarship Fund will enable students to pursue an education in Nutrition enabling them to become teachers like herself, and will pay tribute to Millie and Wilford for their generosity and kindness and selfless way of life.
PROVIDED BY:
Maurine N. Hegsted
VALUE:
$800
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
1 Student per year
MAURINE N. HEGSTED Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Graduate students who are currently enrolled in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology's Coordinated Master’s Program and who have completed the financial support and scholarship application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Continuing Graduate students in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible. Award priority will be given to students with demonstrated involvement and service in the community and/or the Department.
PROVIDED BY:
Donald B. Hutchinson
VALUE:
$1,400
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
1 Student per year
DONALD B. HUTCHINSON Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Students who are currently applying to the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology's Coordinated Master’s Program and who have provided detailed financial support information in the "Additional Financial Materials" section of the admission application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
The Hutchinson Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student in need of financial assistance who has excelled academically.
PROVIDED BY:
Anna M. Jacobsen
VALUE:
$4,250
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
2 Students per year
ANNA M. JACOBSEN Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Students who are currently applying to the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology's Coordinated Master’s Program and who have provided detailed financial support information in the "Additional Financial Materials" section of the admission application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
This scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving student in need of financial assistance who has excelled academically.
PROVIDED BY:
Barbara Mathis Prater
VALUE:
Varies
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
1 Student per year
BARBARA MATHIS PRATER Scholarship
AVAILABLE TO:
Graduate students who are currently enrolled in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology's Coordinated Master’s Program and who have completed the financial support and scholarship application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Continuing Graduate students in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The Award priority is given to students with demonstrated involvement and service in the community, particularly in the area of diabetes. Demonstrated potential for making a contribution to the field of nutrition and diabetes, having a personal commitment to helping young people with diabetes, an interest in diabetes and nutrition research, and an involvement in the professional organizations so related.
Donations and Giving
Your donations can help fulfill our students' dreams and further NUIP's research. Donations may be made to Department Scholarships at any time.