The Nutrition Science Scholarship Competition awards scholarships to high school students intending to pursue a major in nutrition science at Viterbo. Transfer students are also eligible on a space-available basis. Finalists will be selected from the applicant pool to participate in an on-campus competition.
Scholarships awarded this day could take the place of any other scholarships offered development on previous awards from Viterbo University.
Scholarship Criteria
- Must complete scholarship application (i.e., submit the essay) by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2027.
- Must be admitted to Viterbo University prior to scholarship application deadline.
- Must be a new, incoming first-year student for fall 2027.
- Must intend to major in nutrition science.
After all scholarship applications have been received, finalists will be selected and invited to compete in the on-campus competition. Date TBD. This competition will determine the scholarship amount awarded to each finalist. Finalists must compete in-person to be eligible for scholarship money. Overall evaluation of finalists at the competition may include, but is not limited to:
- Materials previously submitted, such as the application, scholarship essay, and high school transcripts.
- Proctored exams, interviews, or projects on the day of the competition.
Scholarship Application
The scholarship application is found in the Viterbo application portal (see link below) and is accessible immediately after submission of your application for admission*.
To find the scholarship application once logged into the application portal, click on your fall 2027 - Nutrition Science application. On the next screen, select Supplemental Items & Recommendations, select Nutrition Science Scholarship, and then upload an essay for the scholarship.
Essay details:
- Prompt: Please address both questions. Why are you passionate about studying or pursuing a career related to nutrition science? What have you done to prepare yourself for a career in nutrition science through school, work, volunteering, or other opportunities or experiences?
- Length and formatting: the essay should be approximately 500-words in length and formatted using double-spaced line spacing, 12 pt. font size, and Times New Roman font. Formatting and readability of the essay will be considered during the application review process. Aside from the formatting mentioned above, no specific style is required, but documents should look professional. Please also include first and last name on any uploaded documents.
*Students applying to Viterbo via the Common App will have a short delay in access to the application. An email will be sent to the student with instructions on how to access the Viterbo application portal.
Click Here to Access the Viterbo Application Portal