FNCE^® for Students

Take your FNCE^® experience to the next level by attending a variety of sessions and activities designed just for you! In addition to educational sessions, Learning Lounge talks, poster presentations and inspiring keynote sessions, here are a few key activities for students to take advantage of during FNCE^®.

Student Hosts at FNCE^®

Student hosts have the opportunity to network with peers behind the scenes, engage with Academy staff, and meet leaders in the profession all while volunteering in person at the 2024 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo^®. In return for six to eight hours of onsite work, Student Hosts will be randomly selected to receive a reduced student member registration of $35 for FNCE^® 2024. Get more information about this opportunity and apply by July 31.

Academy Foundation Student Stipend – Apply by September 4

The Foundation is accepting applications for $165 student stipends to help current Academy student members enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester attend FNCE^® 2024. Stipend recipients will be required to visit the Foundation booth at FNCE^® in Minneapolis to pick up their stipend, which will be awarded in the form of an American Express Gift Card. To apply, eligible applicants must complete the electronic application within the Foundation's application portal by 10 a.m. (Central time) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Student Internship/Supervised Practice Fair

Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Location: TBD

Obtaining an internship or supervised practice position can be an overwhelming process. The student internship/supervised practice fair is designed to help students meet and network with Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, ISPP and Future Education Model program directors from all over the United States. Programs will have faculty and/or interns available to discuss their program and admission criteria and to distribute program handouts or brochures. Students interested in attending do not need to register for this event. For questions, send an email to NDEP.

Presented by Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors

Center for Career Opportunities – Monday

Date: Monday, October 7
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Expo Hall B & C

Share your resume, skills and goals with potential employers and educational institutions. Interact with companies who are hiring and connect with institutions of higher learning to find out about advanced degree programs at the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO).

Explore the Expo

Visit exhibitor booths to explore products and services, ask questions, book an appointment with a representative, gather product information, attend culinary demos, obtain educational resources, and sign up for prizes and giveaways.

Participate in Foundation Events

Whether you're up for a virtual 5K, scoring some swag at the Silent Auction or making an appearance at the President's Party with a Purpose, there are many ways to support the Academy Foundation, some of which have special pricing just for students! Learn more about Foundation events and, while you're at FNCE^®, stop by the Foundation Booth to learn about awards and scholarships for Academy student members.

The Foundation is the largest provider of dietetic scholarships for students at all levels of study — and when you participate in a Foundation event, you are helping empower future practitioners to create a world where all people thrive through the transformative power of food and nutrition.