Supporting the future

Advancing future food leaders

CIFST Ontario supports the next generation of food science professionals.

Thank you

Thank you to our sponsors

Your support directly funds student scholarships, strengthens academic partnerships, supports industry events and webinars, and helps us develop the next generation of food science professionals in Ontario.

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Our commitment

Supporting student success

CIFST Ontario supports academia related to the food sector with free student memberships and networking with industry professionals.

Academic excellence

Rewarding students with strong academic performance in food-related programs.

Community involvement

Recognizing engagement in projects that move Ontario's food industry forward.

Innovation and research

Supporting research and applied work that strengthens food science and technology.

Academic network

Our academic partners

2 leading academic institutions across Ontario

University of Guelph Niagara College

Selection

What we look for

How scholarship applications are weighted.

Passion for the industry carries as much weight as grades.

Support the next generation.

Sponsorship, membership, and volunteer support all feed the same work: students, programming, and Ontario's food science community.

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