MSNA Scholarship Program

2024 submissions are closed. Please check back fall 2024 for more information on 2025 scholarships. 

MSNA has four $500* scholarships available to MSNA school nutrition members. Applicants can choose from 1 of 4 conferences:

  • SNA National Leadership Conference (NLC): National conference. April 25-27, 2024 in Seattle, WA. Tailored for state association leaders to learn, network and build leadership skills. Learn more here.
  • SNA Annual National Conference (ANC): National conference. July 14-16, 2024 in Boston, MA. Unites thousands of school nutrition program operators, industry partners, and allied organizations for an unparalleled educational and networking experience every July. Learn more here.
  • MSNA Annual Conference: Local conference. August 4-7, 2024 at the St. Cloud Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN. Audience includes school nutrition directors, managers, staff, and industry partners. The exhibit show is held on Tuesday, August 6. Learn about the most recent conference here.
  • MSNA School Nutrition and Industry Partner (SNIP) Conference: Local conference. Fall 2024, Location TBD. Audience includes school nutrition directors and industry partners. Learn about the most recent conference here.

Scholarships are made possible by the MSNA scholarship fund. Thank you to those who participated in the raffle at the MSNA 2023 Annual Conference and SNIP Conference, which contributed to this scholarship fund. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is Friday, March 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM, CST. 

*Scholarship money can be used for travel, hotel or registration. Scholarship recipients must turn in receipts to prove payment prior to being reimbursed.