“I find myself making more mindful, health-conscious choices, and I owe it all to the Food for Health Foundation!”
Paiton Meurer
Scholarship Recipient
The Food for Health Foundation’s mission is to share the benefits of plant-based nutrition by providing funding for research and education.
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Food for Health Foundation provides full scholarships for the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program.
Our SCHOLARSHIPS
Awardees currently span 58 countries and counting:
Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, England, Fiji, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Puerto Rica, Philippines, Samoa, Scotland, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Zambia.
FHF awards scholarships to:
- Individuals who are looking to gain plant-based nutrition education to improve their own health.
- Food service professionals who are looking to gain plant-based nutrition education to provide options for their students or clients.
- Healthcare professionals who are looking to gain plant-based nutrition education to improve the health of their patients.
Continuing Education:
Jointly Accredited continuing education credits are available for this program through the National Center Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development. Please visit the Center for Nutrition Studies for more information.
Application submission deadlines:
Submit: December 1 – February 28
Decision via email March 1 – March 15
Submit: March 1 – May 31
Decision via email June 1 – June 15
Submit: June 1 – August 31
Decision via email September 1 – September 15
Submit: September 1 – November 30
Decision via email December 1 – December 15
Our FUNDING
The Food for Health Foundation is a small charitable foundation. Grantmaking is by invitation only; we do not accept unsolicited proposals or letters of inquiry.
Organizations supported by FHF:
bodies
on raw
Bodies on Raw is an inspiring compilation of testimonials from pioneering individuals who with the help of raw food, vegan, or plant-based choices have either survived cancer or conquered high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, an enlarged prostate, as well as acne, constipation, migraines, and allergies.
Witness the results.
bodies on raw
Their words take you on a journey through the scientific realities of the power of food to discover simple tips which guide you gently towards healing, health, and fitness. The photography captures the beauty of each individual in revealing portraits. This unique, artistic, photography book is born from Marisa Ignacio Hormel’s passion captured by Melinda Lerner’s prowess.
About the Author
Marisa Ignacio Hormel is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While in NYC, she worked as an Investment Consultant at Andrew Garrett, Inc. She is a member of the Actor’s Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild. She is a proud sponsor of the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Professional Dancers Society, the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, the Organic Consumers Association, and the Organic Farming Research Foundation.
About the Photographer
Melinda Lerner (1959-2016) is the author and photographer of King of the Urban Jungle, Dog Fight, and Child’s Play. Her subjects included actress and singer Brittany Murphy. Her work is held in private collections and has been exhibited in numerous galleries from Los Angeles to The Saatchi Gallery in London.
Who We Are
Marisa Hormel
Marisa’s commitment to the arts, as well as a healthy mind and body through food is borne from her life’s work. She is the author of the wellness art book, Bodies on Raw. Her passion is to share the knowledge that food fuels the mind, body, and soul. Marisa is a proud sponsor of the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Professional Dancers Society, the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, the Organic Consumers Association, and the Organic Farming Research Foundation. She has a BA from Georgetown University and a BS from New York University.
Jennifer Quinn
Jennifer is the treasurer for the Food for Health Foundation. She also concurrently serves as the treasurer for the Thomas Dubois Hormel Foundation and as the CEO of the MIH private family trust and oversees financial planning, legal contracts, and program budgets. Jennifer holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA from the University of San Francisco. She currently resides in San Diego, CA, although she spent many years feeling at home in New York and San Francisco. Her interests include theater, animal rescue, and plant-based nutrition.
Mary Ellen Krieger
Mary Ellen is the secretary for the Food for Health Foundation. Working for 30 years in design and branding, she is also responsible for the marketing and promotion of the foundation. Mary Ellen is an alumna of the Pennsylvania State University with a BA in Graphic Design. In addition to being secretary on the board and a graduate of the Center for Nutrition Studies Plant-Based Nutrition course, Mary Ellen enjoys growing flowers and veggies, exploring the Florida coast, and has recently ventured into sports photography. She currently resides in Northeast Florida with her husband and teenage twins.
