SNF supports SNA members, the heroes who feed hungry children!

The School Nutrition Foundation provides School Nutrition Association members with the opportunity to attend SNA’s Legislative Action Conference, School Nutrition Industry Conference and Annual National Conference, as well as professional development scholarships to further their education and career.

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2024 Legislative Action Conference Scholarships

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Josephine Martin National Policy Fellowship

Dr. Josephine Martin was a pioneer in the field of child nutrition. Launching her career at the Georgia Department of Education in 1950 as the assistant school lunch director, she soon became a vocal advocate for child nutrition, influencing legislation on the community, state and federal levels. SNF offers one scholarship in her name to a first-time LAC attendee.

  • The recipient of the Fellowship will be awarded up to $3,000 to attend and be recognized at SNA’s Legislative Action Conference, helping to defray travel expenses.
  • To be eligible, you must be an active SNA employee or manager section member of at least three years (e.g. Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2023), AND, have never attended LAC with have an interest in child nutrition policy.

The Josephine Martin National Policy Fellowship application opens on September 11, 2023, and closes on November 17, 2023.

Apply for the Fellowship Here

The J.T.M. Food Group Jack Maas, Jr., Scholarship

J.T.M. Food Group is committed to helping school nutrition professionals get the education they need to help feed millions of school children each year. The “Jack Maas, Jr.,” Scholarship will provide members with the opportunity to attend SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (LAC). 

  • Recipients of the scholarships will each receive $1,000 to cover registration, airfare, hotels and meals. Each scholarship recipient must comply with his/her school district’s policy on out-of-district travel.
  • J.T.M. will sponsor a total of four (4) scholarships for LAC 2024. Two (2) of the scholarships will be for first-time attendees only. Two (2) of the scholarships will be for returning attendees only.
  • To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be an active SNA employee, manager, or director of at least one year (e.g., 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023).

The J.T.M. Food Group Jack Maas, Jr. LAC Scholarship application opens on September 11, 2023, and closes on November 17, 2023.

To apply:

Applicants Who Have Previously Attended LAC
Applicants Who Will Be Attending LAC for the first Time
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QUESTIONS?  Send us an email - Scholarships@schoolnutrition.org

2024 Professional Development Scholarships

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Nancy Curry Scholarship

The Nancy Curry Scholarship is funded by Handgards, Inc., and friends of Nancy. One scholarship of $500 is awarded each year.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • An active SNA member for a minimum of one year (January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023) and have a history of employment in school foodservice. If you need to confirm the SNA membership, please call 1-800-877-8822.
  • Currently employed in school foodservice as an operator/state agency (Industry and student members are not eligible).
  • Enrolled (or will be enrolled) in a degree or certificate program at a vocational/technical, undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate level in the United States in a program of study which falls into one or more of the USDA Professional Standards subject areas.

Please note that children of SNA members are no longer eligible to apply for scholarships.

To apply:

  • The 2024 Professional Development Scholarships Common Application is not currently open. Please check back for updates.

QUESTIONS?  Send us an email - Scholarships@schoolnutrition.org

Thank you to our generous 2023 Conference Scholarship sponsors!

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