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Volunteer in the planning of fund-raising events, serve as a juror in the competitive scholarship program or join our leadership team.

Become a Sponsor
Foundation sponsors provide funds that support all of our scholarship programs.
Founded by Chicago Section IFT in 2015, our purpose is to raise funds for and award scholarships to students intending to work in the food industry.
319,929
funds raised
87,100
donations
172,500
scholarships
40
scholarship recipients

Our Scholarship Programs
Through our scholarship programs, CFSF supports its vision of strengthening the science of food within the Chicagoland food and beverage industry.

Planting the Seed
CFSF inspires awareness of the science of food in Illinois' students through K-12 programs designed to educate and excite. We are also supporting our mission with ongoing educator engagement and curriculum development.
Nurturing the Seed
CFSF's flagship program is designed to support the next generation of food and beverage professionals in their higher level education aspirations as well as their involvement in the food industry. Initiated originally by CSIFT, CFSF has continued to expand our giving and goals.14th Annual Golf Outing
Registrations Open!
Tuesday, September 28th from 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

What We Do
CFSF develops and promotes the current and next generation of food and beverage industry professionals by providing scholarships and donating to organizations that support our mission and vision.

4-H Club Food Science
4-H provides kids with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and communities. View Website

Expanding Your Horizons
A one day symposium for middle school girls to engage in exciting and diverse experiences that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers have to offer. View Website

Celebrating High School Innovators
The competition identifies, fosters, and celebrates Illinois high school students whose contributions are exceptional and inspirational in health and nutrition. View Website

Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
A college preparatory high school that provides opportunities for diverse students from across the city to study agriculture with the goal of developing marketable skills as well as college level competencies. View Website

Feeding Tomorrow Educator Program
Designed specifically for educators, this event is a workshop full of fun and valuable knowledge about the science of food. View Website

JBT Scholarship
Outstanding Food Science Students at the U of I are recognized and awarded $2,000 each of the years in college. View Website

RAP Scholarship
The U of I Research Apprentice Program is designed to recruit promising high school students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and place them in summer internships on campus . View Website

Competitive Scholarships—College
Scholarships directed to freshmen, undergraduate, and graduate school students to develop and promote the current and next generation of food and
beverage industry professionals.
2021 Scholarship Recipients

Sanjana Kumar – Freshman

Alaina Cox – Graduate

Sara Thomason – Undergraduate

Christine Lee – Undergraduate

Eric Fan – Undergraduate

Zylle Constantino – Undergraduate

Paige Chew – Undergraduate

Nathan Chen – Undergraduate

Yusra Ansari – Undergraduate

Sarah Batka – Undergraduate

Evelyn Rios – Freshman

Max Rallo – Freshman

Christopher Reusz – Graduate
Testimonials
Below are the testimonials from the 2021 Scholarship recipients.
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319,929
funds raised
87,100
donations
172,500
in student scholarships
40
scholarship recipients
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