Students are the future of nutrition and dietetics
VAND sets education and advocacy among its highest priorities, creating a wealth of resources among its students.
Exploring a Career in Dietetics?
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Explore different routes for becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Student Resources
Programs, Internships, And Scholarships
Didactic Programs in Virginia – Didactic Programs in Dietetics provide the required dietetics coursework leading to a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Learn more information and view Didactic Programs in Virginia.
Dietetic Internships – To apply to a Dietetic Internship, individuals must complete at least a bachelor’s degree and ACEND-accredited coursework requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics). For more information and to view Dietetic Internships in Virginia.
VAND Scholarships – The Application deadline for VAND scholarships is typically late January. For more information, contact VAND Scholarship Chair.
- Margaret MacDonald Memorial Scholarship
- Graduate Scholarship
- Professional Development Award
- Carolyn J. Reiver Entrepreneurial Grant
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Application deadlines vary.
VAND Student Awards
Deadline is February 1, 2022
Each District Awards Chair will be submitting nominations for eligible VAND members (up to 2 per category per District), but you (our members) may also nominate as many qualified professionals as you desire (including yourself!) directly to your District Awards Chair for consideration for submission.
Descriptions of the qualifications for each award can also be found from the direct links below.
Phone
703-957-9347
Address
Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
PO BOX 220291 , Chantilly, VA 20153