What Scholarships Does the MAND Foundation Offer and When Can I Apply?

The MAND Foundation — the charitable branch of the Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) and a 501(c)(3) organization — raises funds to provide scholarships for MAND members. Annual scholarships open September 15 and close January 15, and the 2026–2027 cycle follows that same annual window.

What the MAND Foundation Is

The Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the charitable arm of MAND. Its stated purpose is to raise funds that support scholarships for MAND members. Because it is organized as a 501(c)(3), it operates separately from MAND itself, which is a 501(C)(6) professional organization.

Scholarship Timing

The window is described as annual, so the September 15–January 15 dates are the recurring period to plan around rather than a one-time deadline.

Eligibility to Keep in Mind

The Foundation's scholarships are described as being for MAND members. MAND membership, in turn, is open to members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) who reside in Maryland or choose Maryland as their affiliate. If you are not yet a member, confirming your MAND/AND membership status before the window opens is the practical first step.

How to Prepare

1. Confirm your membership. Check that your MAND (and AND) membership is current, since the scholarships are tied to MAND members.
2. Mark the window. Plan to submit between September 15 and January 15.
3. Watch the MAND Foundation page. The site lists the annual scholarship dates; use it to confirm the current cycle's specifics before the deadline.

What Is Not Specified Here

The available site information does not list award amounts, the number of scholarships, required documents, or a separate application link. Those details would need to come from the MAND Foundation's own scholarship page or a direct inquiry to MAND.