WFIM is proud to recognize the value of female students graduating from studies related to the Food Industry. For this reason, WFIM sponsors a scholarship to recognize, reward, and support academic merit and a commitment to the Food Industry.
Purpose: To recognize, reward and support a female student graduating from a Food industry educational program.
The Award: One $1000 cash award and a one-year membership in WFIM.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship award, the applicant must:
- Be a Female student graduating from a Food Industry educational program. Date of graduation must be from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. The program must be at a recognized Canadian college or university. Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply.
- Demonstrate academic merit (75% or higher)
- Demonstrate interest and leadership in the food industry (such as involvement at school, volunteerism, work or community service.)
Food industry educational program may include the following programs from a recognized Canadian College or University:
- Food Technology
- Food Science
- Food Safety
- Nutrition
- Food Quality Management
- Hospitality Management
- Agriculture
- Chef & Culinary Management
- Winery & Viticulture
Application process
Candidates must submit the following to apply:
- School transcript
- Current professional resume
- Two written references (academic and/or professional)
- Short biography (500 words or less) which will be used for marketing purposes in addition to the selection process. Bio should discuss academics, interest & leadership in the food industry, career goals, and interest in WFIM.
Selection process
A selection committee will review all applications and create a short list of three to five candidates. The WFIM Board of Directors will review the short-listed candidates and select the final winner.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified around mid to end of October and receive a complimentary ticket to the Gala Dinner.
The winner will be announced at the November Gala dinner, being held on Nov 26, 2025, at Millenium Gardens in Brampton.
Deadline to apply: Applications for the 2025 scholarship will be open September 22, and will be closing October 20, 2025.
Please fill out the linked form to submit your application. If you have any questions, please contact:
Praveena Thirunathan, WFIM – Scholarship Co-Chair
Danielle Szostak, WFIM – Scholarship Co-Chair
admin@wfim.ca
