Advancing future food leaders
CIFST Quebec supports the next generation of food science professionals with more than 25,000$ in annual scholarships.
Supporting student success
CIFST Quebec offers scholarships to students pursuing studies related to the food sector across universities and colleges in Quebec. We invest in future professionals through financial support tied to academic excellence, impact, and professional intent.
Academic excellence
Rewarding students with strong academic performance in food-related programs.
Community involvement
Recognizing engagement in projects that move Quebec's food industry forward.
Innovation & research
Supporting research and applied work that strengthens food science and technology.
Our academic partners
7 leading academic and scientific institutions across Quebec
Eligibility and criteria
What we look for in scholarship candidates
Membership status
Required - Active CIFST membership at the time of application.
Academic excellence
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent), with emphasis on core food-science coursework.
Community involvement
Key factor - Active participation in student associations, faculty clubs, or CIFST events.
Professional vision
Key factor - Career statement demonstrating commitment to Quebec's food industry.
"Your passion for the industry carries as much weight as your grades."
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students.
Selection period: Applications are generally reviewed in February. Contact your program coordinator to submit your file.
By institution
Available scholarships
- Excellence (3 x 2,000$)
- Product development coursework (1,000$)
- Events participation (3,000$)
Recent recipients
- Cole Arnold - Food Science
- Daphne Bernardo - Food Science
- Elizabeth Ferry - Food Science and Nutrition
Available scholarships
- Interest in food processing industry (2,000$)
- Program admission (2,000$)
- Involvement or perseverance (2,000$)
- Product development coursework (1,000$)
- Events participation (SAAC student association, symposium) (3,000$)
Technical education support
- College Maisonneuve (1,000$)
- CEGEP de Joliette (1,000$)
- ITA Saint-Hyacinthe (1,250$)
- ITA La Pocatiere (1,250$)
Research support
- BENEFIQ - Scientific presentation (1,000$)
Our recipients
Each year, CIFST Quebec recognizes scholarship recipients during the Supplier Show.
2024-2025 - McGill University
Cole Arnold
Food Science
Daphne Bernardo
Food Science
Elizabeth Ferry
Food Science and Nutrition
"Joining CIFST opens industry doors before graduation."
2025-2026 recipients will be recognized during Supplier Show 2026 on May 14.
MERITAQ Gala 2024
Congratulations to CIFST members recognized at the MERITAQ Gala on May 2, 2024.
Pierre-Frank Therrien
Food Process and Quality Technology
Hilaire St Arnaud Tribute Award
Louise Rivard
Food Process and Quality Technology
Perseverance Award
Are you a student?
Applications are generally reviewed in February. Contact your institution or reach out to us directly.