California Nutrition Corps Scholarships

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CNC Scholarship Fund

The California Nutrition Corps is a scholarship fund supporting California WIC employees advancing their careers in WIC. Its vision is to nurture talented, dedicated individuals essential to WIC’s success.

Frontline WIC staff, often WIC graduates themselves, require affordable, convenient, and achievable educational and professional training opportunities.

How to Qualify

  • Applicants may apply once per category.
  • Applicants must be currently employed in a WIC program.
  • Applicants must have been employed in a WIC program with at least 6 months of continuous employment at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a dietetic internship, undergraduate, or graduate program.

How to Apply

Complete the online application form and upload:

  • Essay 500-1000 words entitled “My Professional Nutrition/WIC Career Goals”
  • Financial Budget Worksheet and Needs Statement
  • Certificate of Undergraduate/Graduate academic registration or enrollment in Dietetic Internship
  • Completed Recommendation Form from University or Dietetic Internship
  • Completed Recommendation Form from WIC Program Employer
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Applications

Timeline for 2024-2025 Academic Year

  • November 15, 2024: Scholarship Applications Available
  • January 17, 2025: Completed Applications Submitted by 5:00pm PDT
  • March 14, 2025: Awardees Notified
  • Questions? Contact Lena Workman
Application Opens Nov 15!

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients

Dietetic Interns:

Angel AlonsoPHFE WICStefan Harvey Scholarship
Kelly WooPHFE WICAnne Peterson Scholarship
Diana GonzalezPHFE WICShirlee Runnings Scholarship
Taylor LowePHFE WICAnne Garrett Scholarship
Rebecca PariseCRP WIC – Sacramento
Whitney GibsonNortheast Valley Health Corp.
Alexa FancettNortheast Valley Health Corp.

 

Graduate Students:

Monique RamosWatts Healthcare Corporation 
Geraldine Molina MartinezGardner Family Health Network

Congrats CNC Scholar!

“In receiving this award I would really just like to thank everyone at WIC that I have had the pleasure to work with, including all of the supervisors, area managers, nutritionists, WNAs, lactation consultants, and peer counselors. They have all taught me important lessons and have given me the space and opportunity to grow, and for that I will always be grateful. Working at WIC has shaped my life and future in so many different ways and I hope to give back by working to empower and advocate for our wonderful families. Thank you to CNC and WIC for your amazing support!”

— Kelly Woo, PHFE WIC

Congrats CNC Scholar!

“Success is not a race. Some of us are sprinters, others marathon runners. The time it took to the finish line does not matter. Getting past the finish line is success.”

— Angel Alonso, PHFE WIC

Congrats CNC Scholar!

“I am truly honored to be a recipient of the CNC Shirlee Runnings Scholarship. Your generosity is not just an investment in my education towards becoming a registered dieteitian, but in the dreams and aspirations that drive me. As a WIC employee and dietetic intern, I am continuously reminded of the importance of giving back to communities in need of support, just like the California WIC Associaton has helped me. Thank you for recongizing my accomplishments and believing in my potential.”

— Diana Gonzalez, PHFE WIC