Nell M. Woodward Dietetics & Nutrition Scholarship

This scholarship was established by friends and colleagues in honor of Nell Woodward, Founder & Dean of Consumer & Health Sciences, and Dean of Career Education. As a Registered Dietitian, educator, and mentor to many, Nell set high standards, challenged everyone to think outside the box, and focused on the future rather than on the status quo.

Nell was highly respected for her strong beliefs in the value of education, responsible work ethics, for the idea of stretching beyond one’s comfort zone through reading, and for her commitment to the dietetics professions.

Nell was instrumental in the development of Dietetic Technician programs nationwide in the early 1970’s. She helped develop standards of education, competencies of practice, and accreditation standards for those programs, as well as national registration. For the thousands of volunteer hours she dedicated to her profession, Nell was awarded the highest honors by both the California Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association.

This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to an outstanding student who has demonstrated promise and determination to succeed in dietetics or a related career.