The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) will award three $2,500 undergraduate scholarships in 2025. Eligible candidates will have:
- Earned a 3.0 grade average during their first two years of undergraduate study
- Begun preparing, as juniors, to enter senior year
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Demonstrated desire to serve in a career of research, regulatory work, quality control or teaching in an area related to some aspect of foods, drugs or consumer product safety
Applications must be postmarked by March 1 of the current academic year. Along with the application, an official, complete college transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.
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