Internship/Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Application

Evan Turek was an exceptional mentor who was dedicated to helping shape the next generation of food science scientists and developing leaders in the field.Through Feeding Tomorrow, The Foundation of the Institute of Food Technologists, the Evan Turek Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate food science student beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year. The scholarship will be paid in two installments of $500.00 on August 15, 2012 and January 15, 2013.

In addition, the scholarship recipient will also have the opportunity to intern at Kraft Foods in the summer of 2012. The internship will pay a weekly salary and offer subsidized housing. The location of the internship assignment depends on Kraft Foods’ needs. Potential internship locations include Glenview, IL, East Hanover, NJ, Tarrytown, NY, or Madison, WI.

Internship/Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior university student pursuing a food science degree at an IFT approved university***
Applicant’s major must align with an area of interest at Kraft Foods (agricultural engineering, biochemistry, chemical engineering, dairy science, food chemistry, food engineering, food packaging, non-thermal processing or related discipline)
Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in food science
Applicant must demonstrate exceptional leadership experience
Applicant must join or renew student membership to IFT by May 1, 2012
Applicant must have or obtain a F1 visa if he or she is an international student

*** A listing of all IFT approved universities is located at

Internship Application Deadlines

Applications must be submitted to the Feeding Tomorrow office by January 9, 2012
All applications must be typed in English

Application Documents

Please include the following documents with your internship application:

Official undergraduate transcript(s)
(1) Letter of recommendation for a sophomore applicant
(2) Letters of recommendation for a junior or senior applicant

Timeframe of Internship Recruitment

Kraft Foods recruiters will conduct phone and video interviews for top candidates in mid February 2012
Final candidatewill be notified with an acceptance letter by March 1, 2012
Candidatewill begin a (10-12 week) internship with Kraft Foods beginning in mid May/June
Candidate will also be invited to attend the 2012 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo® at Kraft Foods’ expense

I certify that I meet all of the eligibility requirements and that all information in this internship application is accurate. If I withdraw from my IFT approveduniversity food science program or transfer to a food science- related program at another university, I must notify Feeding Tomorrow within 30 days.

Applicant Signature: ______Date: ______

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SECTION I: STUDENT INFO

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) ______

Academic Year __________Sophomore ______Junior ______Senior

Cumulative GPA ______Expected graduation date: ______(month/year)

University: ______

Department Head Name______

Department Address (street, city, state, ZIP):

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Student Address (street, city, state, ZIP):

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Student Phone: ______

Student E-mail: ______

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SECTION II: STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Please answer questions in paragraph form or bullet-point style.

1. Describe your food science professional goals (250 word maximum).

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SECTION II: STUDENT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED

2. Outlineemployment experience including internships and part-time and/or full-time work as an undergraduate (250 word maximum).

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SECTION II: STUDENT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED

3. List all extracurricular activities including community service and leadership positions held within IFTSA and/or or other organizations (250 word maximum).

4. List all academic and professional awards,honors, and scholarships received at the undergraduate level (250 word maximum).

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SECTION III: FOOD SCIENCE ESSAY

You are required to submit an essay answering the followingquestion. Your essay response should be single-spaced in Arial or Times New Romanfont size 12. Your essay should not exceed one page. Please attach the essay question to your application.

ESSAY QUESTION:How will an internship with Kraft Foods contribute to your food science career goals?

______(Student initials) I have completed all (3) sections of the Kraft Foodsinternship application.

______(Student Initials) I have enclosed a sealed copy of my official undergraduate transcript(s).

______(Student Initials) I have enclosed a sealed copy of my recommendation letter (1 letter for sophomore

applicant or 2 letters for a junior/senior applicant)

______(Student Initials) I have verified my eligibility requirements on the first page of my application.

Kraft Foods internship applications must be received by January 9, 2012 with all appropriate documents. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Mailing Address:

Feeding Tomorrow

C/o The Institute of Food Technologists

Attn: Anna K. Kakos

525 W. Van Buren Street

Suite 1000

Chicago, IL 60607

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