John E. Smith Outstanding Senior in Nutrition

Sponsored by the Nutrition and Dietetics Alumni Society, an Affiliate Program Group of the College of Health and Human Development Alumni Society and the Penn State Alumni Association

Overview

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: The John E. Smith Outstanding Senior in Nutrition is given to a graduating senior majoring in Nutrition, either the science or applied options, who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to the community.

Eligibility and Criteria

Candidate must:

• Be a graduating senior majoring in Nutrition (Science or Applied option).
• Have completed at least 90 credits including the course, Nutrition 445, and plan to graduate in December, May or August.
• Have demonstrated exemplary leadership in the College of Health and Human Development and/or University.
• Have shown exemplary service to the community

Nominating Procedure

Students (undergraduate or graduates in Nutrition), faculty, staff, and alumni may make nominations. Students may also nominate themselves.

Application Procedure

Applications are now being accepted through December 20th.

To apply, the following information should be sent to Elise Deming at edeming8@gmail.com by December 20, 2021.

1. Completed application form (See below).
2. Statement by the candidate, not to exceed one page, double-spaced with font size no smaller than 12 point, describing how he/she has demonstrated the qualities listed in the award criteria listed above.
3. Two letters of reference: One each from a faculty, staff member, work/volunteer supervisor or an undergraduate or graduate student. One letter must be from either a faculty or staff member in the College of Health and Human Development.
   
    

Selection Committee

The recipient of this award shall be selected by the Awards Committee of the Nutrition and Dietetics Alumni Society and approved by the board of directors.

Award

$100 and engraved plaque to be presented to the recipient at the NDAS brunch and recognition on NDAS website. The NDAS award will be granted one time per year.