Description
IAFP recognizes that students are our future leaders in the field of food safety. Since 2004, the IAFP Foundation has supported exceptional students from around the world through the annual IAFP Student Travel Scholarship Program, helping them build professional connections, expand their knowledge, and advance their careers in food safety.
Before submitting your application, please ensure you meet the qualifications and criteria for the award:
The application deadline for the Student Travel Scholarship is Tuesday, January 19, 2027 (11:59pm CST). Scholarship recipients are required to attend the meeting for which they are awarded the respective Student Travel Scholarship and will be presented with a personalized award during the event. For this year, Annual Meeting Student Travel Scholarship recipeints are required to attend IAFP 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri, July 17 – 21, 2027, and recipients of the IAFP Europe Student Travel Scholarship are required to attend IAFP Europe 2027 in Copenhagen, Denmark from April 28 – 30, 2027. Transportation and meal expenses are to be paid by the recipient upfront. IAFP will cover event registration and secure lodging in advance, and reimburse the student for other eligible travel expenses after the meeting upon submission of receipts.