Costs and Scholarships | Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition

Required expenses
Item	Estimated Cost
Student membership to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics	$58
Student member of Columbus Dietetic Association (recommended)	$10
Lab coat	$30
MDN polo shirt	$30
CPR training	$30
Health insurance	Varies
Personal laptop or desktop computer	Varies, up to $1,000
Immunizations and vaccinations	Varies (usually covered by Ohio Student Health Insurance)
Housing/living accommodations	Varies
Transportation (including fuel and car insurance)	Varies
Parking fees and meals at rotation sites	Varies
Clinical equipment not provided by academic program	Varies

Ohio State scholarships and fellowships

The Ohio State University Fellowship Program

The university has fellowship opportunities for incoming students. Information is available on the Graduate School website. These are highly competitive awards for high achieving students.

Prospective students who apply to the MDN by the Dec 1 deadline may indicate on the Graduate and Professional Admissions application if they wish to be considered for a Fellowship.

Scholarship Opportunities

The procedure for application for financial assistance can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office. The deadline for requests for most grant, loan or scholarship funds is March 1 prior to the academic year of financial need.

HRS and EHE scholarships

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Scholarships

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences offers three scholarships specific to the Medical Dietetics Program. The amount of each award is based on the total amount of money available in the scholarship fund and the student’s scholarly achievements and financial need. The number and amount of each scholarship varies from year to year.

The Barbara Bott Memorial Foundation Scholarship was developed by her husband and friends to honor her fondness for Medical Dietetics. She was a graduate of both the undergraduate and graduate programs conducting research on Diabetes Education and Meal Planning. To be eligible students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be a senior or a second year in the internship or in the graduate portion of the coordinated graduate program while the scholarship is received.
The M. Rosita Schiller Foundation Scholarship is to honor the Director of Medical Dietetics and recognize her leadership and contributions to the academic community for 25 years. She always encouraged students to pursue challenges and studies that develop their leadership abilities and talents. To be eligible students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be a senior or a second year in the internship or in the graduate portion of the Graduate Coordinated Program while the scholarship is received.
The Natalie Ridgway Foundation Scholarship was developed by family and friends to honor Natalie’s enduring spirit, determination, and exceptional standards for her students. The purpose of the foundation is to promote professional development for Medical Dietetics students and to assist current and future students in promoting Natalie’s professional interests by conducting research and presenting at professional meetings. Every student awarded these funds will acknowledge that s/he was “Funded in memory of Natalie Ridgway."

College of Education and Human Ecology

The College of Education and Human Ecology awards annual scholarships to current and prospective graduate students with a declared major in the college are eligible to apply. Learn more about the College of Education and Human Ecology Scholarships

Professional association scholarships

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Deadline: February 10
Eat Right Pro Scholarships

Columbus Dietetic Association
Deadline: March 15
Must be a member
Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarships

Master of Dietetics and Nutrition Costs and Scholarships

Tuition and fees

Fellowships and Scholarships