Academy Foundation FNCE^® Student Stipends

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation’s FNCE^® Student Stipend Program helps Academy student members attend the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo^® by providing some funding to help offset their costs of attending.

For Students: How to Apply

Academy student members (enrolled as a student or dietetic intern for the fall 2025 semester) are encouraged to apply after registering for FNCE^®. Students must be registered for the full conference. The 2025 stipend amount is $170 (the cost of early registration).

To apply, visit the Academy Foundation’s online application portal. The deadline to apply is 10 a.m. Central time on Friday, August 29. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance status in mid-to-late September. Stipends will be awarded as AMEX gift cards distributed at the Academy Foundation’s booth at FNCE^®.

The number of stipends awarded is based on donations to the Academy Foundation’s FNCE^® Student Stipend program.

For Practitioners, Educators and Exhibitors: How to Donate

Make FNCE^® attendance possible for Academy student members by supporting the Academy Foundation’s FNCE^® Student Stipend program! Attending FNCE^® offers the next generation of nutrition and dietetics professionals the opportunity to gain valuable experience in networking, attending educational sessions and experiencing the excitement of the largest conference of the year for nutrition and dietetics professionals.

A $195 donation covers the cost for one student to attend FNCE^®, includes a small donation to the Foundation, and you are matched with a specific student so you can see your impact in real life. You also can contribute any amount under $195 to help fund part of a stipend or donate more to cover multiple students — every donation makes a difference!

To contribute, choose to support the Academy Foundation’s Student Stipends when you register for FNCE^® — or, for those already registered for the conference, log into your FNCE^® registration dashboard and select the option and amount to donate.