Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (sponsored by Cargill)
Student teams apply food science and technology to develop products and processes aimed at improving quality of life in developing countries; the 2026-2027 theme is a packaged product built on a locally available functional food ingredient. Finalists receive up to $1,800 for travel and IFT FIRST registration, and prizes of $3,000, $1,500 and $500 are awarded.