Undergraduate Scholarships

Henry and Blanche Abell Endowment Fund

Established April 3, 1987, by Carl T. Abell in memory of his parents, in recognition of his first wife, Ruth D. Abell, and in honor of his wife, Sherry S. Abell. Distributions divided equally between the Department of Food Science and Technology and the wrestling program.

Borden Foods Scholarship Fund in Food Science and Technology

Established September 1, 1999, by Borden Foods Corporation, through The Foundation. Income supports scholarships for students enrolled in the Food Science and Technology program who have demonstrated leadership and show promise for future success in food science.

Thomas P. and Patricia L. Brundige Food Science and Technology Program Fund

Established February 6, 1998, by Patricia Brundige, family and friends in memory of Thomas Brundige. Income supports undergraduate and graduate scholarships for food science and technology students with preference given to those studying powdered food technology. Scholarship recipients shall exhibit dedication to the food industry as a profession, demonstrate positive leadership behaviors, and excel in their studies.

The Glenn Goltz Scholarship Fund

Established July 7, 2000; used to support a full scholarship for an incoming freshman undergraduate student who is enrolled in FST. First preference given to a student currently a member of or trying out for the OSU Marching Band. If the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA, the scholarship can be renewable for up to four years. Should more than one qualify, the award is given to the student with the greatest financial need. If no incoming freshman is identified, it goes to someone already enrolled in the Department of FST.

Ross/Abbott Laboratories Undergraduate Minority Endowment Scholarship Program

Established March 1, 1991, with gifts from the Abbott Laboratories Fund. The income is for scholarships for undergraduate minority students with majors in Food Science and Technology.

The Wilbur Waight Canaga Memorial Fund

Established July 12, 1974, with a bequest from Ruth Regina Hale Canaga, in memory of her husband, Wilbur Waight Canaga. The income is for scholarships for deserving, intelligent students in the College of Agriculture or the College of Biological Sciences.

Dayton Milk Foundation Fund

Established September 7, 1954, by the Dayton Milk Foundation. Income supports scholarships, research and other purposes in dairy technology.

George Harper Memorial Fund

Established October 15, 1975, with gifts from Mary E. Harper, in memory of her husband, George L. Harper. The income is to provide scholarships for academically able food science and nutrition majors in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Donald E Yingst Scholarship

Established May 7, 1999 by Mr. Yingst through the foundation. The undergraduate recipient will have plans to work in the food industry in the US after graduation.

The Richard Shroyer Leiss and Cheryl Evans Leiss Family Fund

Established April 7, 2000, it supports students whose major study or research focus is human nutrition and food science in FST. The student must have financial need and have been a resident of Ohio for at least 10 years.

Lynn F. Jennings Memorial Fund

Established January 12, 1959, by gifts from family and friends of Lynn F. Jennings in his memory.

Harry C. Moores Dairy Technology Centennial Scholarship

Established March 5, 1971, with a gift from The Harry C. Moores Foundation, in honor and in memory of Harry C. Moores, co-founder of the Moores & Ross Milk Company and the M. & R. Dietetic Laboratories. The income is for scholarships for students with superior academic potential.

NE Ohio Dairy Technology Society Scholarship

Established July 19, 1947, by a gift from the Cleveland Dairy Technology Society.

Ohio Dairy Boosters Association Scholarship

Established January 21, 1947, by a gift from the Ohio Dairy Boosters Association.

Wayne E. and Mildred K. Smith Endowment Fund

Established June 4, 1976, by the Smiths. Income provides need-based scholarships for students and research in food systems.

Robert B. Stoltz Dairy Technology Fund

Established February 11, 1946, in honor of Robert B. Stoltz, by an anonymous gift. The income is for an annual prize to the outstanding student in the department.

Robert B. Stoltz Memorial Fund

Established March 14, 1949, by friends of Professor Stoltz. Income provides fellowships or scholarships.

Established May 5, 1983, with gifts in honor of Julie Ann Klein by her family. The income is for an award to a junior in the Department of Food Science and Technology, based on participation in extracurricular activities as well as scholastic achievement.

Established March 3, 1978, with gifts from The Benjamin P. Forbes Company through Benjamin F. Forbes, president. The income is for the Forbes Leadership Award to a senior in the Department of Food Science and Technology.

Established 2007 with a gift from Mike and Marilyn Mangino. The income supports scholarships for undergraduate students with first preference to graduates of the Columbus Public Schools.

Established 2006 by W. James Harper in memory of his wife, Eloise B. Harper. The income supports scholarships for undergraduate students to further the diversity mission of the university. First preference is to female students.

Established 2007 with gifts from Kenneth Beck (B.S. 1973, M.S. 1974) to provide undergraduate scholarships.

Established 2000 by Raymond J. Blackmore and Margaret Webb Blackmore to support undergraduate scholarships. Preference is for students who have graduated from Perry High School in Perry, OH.

State Science Day Ohio State University Department of Food Science & Technology Award

A single $3,000 award is given to a high school junior or sophomore who presents research that addresses a food science relevant topic at the Ohio State Science Day. The awards are contingent upon enrollment in a major in the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University.

Given to high school students who present research that addresses a food science relevant topic at the FFA Food Science & Technology Career Development Event. Awards are given for first ($3000), second ($2000), third ($1000), and fourth ($500) places. The awards are contingent upon enrollment in the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University.