NORTH CAROLINA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

SUPERVISED PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP

 

 

 

Purpose

The NCDA, Inc. Supervised Practice Scholarship (SPS) provides financial assistance to a student who has satisfied the didactic requirements established by ADA, and has been accepted into a supervised practice program, internship or coordinated program accredited by ADA.

 

 

Source

Funds for the scholarship are derived from the interest accrued from endowed funds from contributions and funds designated by the NCDAF Board. 

Currently $ 1000.00

 

 

Notification of Availability

The availability of the scholarship will be sent to colleges and universities offering programs that meet the criteria established.  The purpose and availability of the scholarship will be published yearly in The Link, a minimum of 45 days prior to the deadline stated on the application.  The application deadline is on February 15.

 

 

Criteria

  1. The applicant must be a resident of North Carolina and attend a North Carolina college or university.
  2. The candidate has satisfied the didactic requirements established by ADA, and has been accepted into a supervised practice program accredited by ADA.  Examples:  a) a graduating senior who is entering a dietetic internship; b) a second year graduate student in a coordinated Master’s program; c) a graduate student in a Master’s degree program which includes the supervised practice experience. 
  3. The applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
  4. The applicant must have leadership activities in the university or community
  5. The applicant must have potential as a professional dietitian as determined by letters of recommendation.
  6. Application for the scholarship may be made in advance of acceptance into a Dietetic Program; however, the award will not be distributed until enrollment is confirmed.

 

Application

Complete and mail in a hard copy of the NCDA, Inc., SPS Scholarship application form.   Submit the following with the application:

a)      Three references addressed to the First Vice Chair of the NCDAF.  References should come from individuals, excluding relatives, who are able to judge the individual’s academic and scholastic ability, character and potential as a professional dietitian.  At least two references should come from instructors in foods, nutrition, dietetics, or food service management.  The third reference may come from someone outside the faculty such as an employer, supervisor, minister, etc.  References may be in the form of a letter or on the ADA Recommendation Form.

b)      A college transcript including the last semester completed.

c)      An official ADA Declaration of Intent to complete a Didactic Program in Dietetics form signed by the Program Director or an ADA Verification Statement.

 

 

Method of Selection

The NCDAF will review all applications according to the criteria established using the Scholarship Application Selection Form.

 

 

Method of Award

The award will be announced during the Annual Meeting of the NCDA, Inc.  The recipient will be invited to attend the awards ceremony and receive a certificate.  An announcement of the recipient and money awarded will be made to the NCDA membership in The Link.  The scholarship monies will be sent to the recipient upon documentation that he or she has enrolled in an accredited program. Documentation will include a letter from the Program Director noting enrollment in the program or a cashier’s office receipt for the present period. 

 

 

NORTH CAROLINA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

SUPERVISED PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP

 

 

 

  1. Name in full _______________________________________________________

 

Are you a member of ADA?   Yes________          No________

 

Have you received a scholarship, award or grant from NCDA before?  Yes _____

 

 No ____

    

If yes, name the award and when you received it? _________________________

 

 _________________________________________________________________

 

 

  1. Permanent address (required)

 

__________________________________________________________________

 

__________________________________________________________________

 

            Permanent phone (        ) ________________________

 

            Present phone       (        ) ________________________

 

      Current address (if different from above)

 

__________________________________________________________________

     

      __________________________________________________________________

 

 

  1. Education: (list or attach resume)

 

                                                                Date Attended or Expected

      College/University         Major                Date of Graduation                    Degree

 

 

 

 

  1. Extracurricular activities (including leadership roles, civic activities):

 

 

 


  1. Employment: (may use separate page or attach resume)

 

Dates               Title                  Duties               Name/Address of Employer

 

 

 

  1. Give a 250-word statement (max) as to how this scholarship will help you reach your educational goals. (You may use separate page).  This information will be considered confidential.

 

 

 

 

 

7.      Provide a brief description of your professional intentions or interests (may use separate page).

 

 

 

 

 

8.      May the committee contact persons who submitted a reference?  

 

Yes_____         No______

 

 

9.      Name of program that will meet the experience requirements for RD eligibility.

     

           

            1st preference_______________________________________________________

 

 

            2nd preference______________________________________________________

 

 

            __________________________________________________________________

            Signature of Applicant                                                   Date

 

The deadline for receiving completed application packets is February 15.

 

Return application to:

Tracy Rogers, MS, RD

First Vice Chair of NCDAF

247 Rutledge Avenue

Beaufort, NC, 28516

(cell) (252) 241-9652

(pager) (252) 634-0195

(e-mail) tracy91670@yahoo.com

 

Revised: 3/27/2007