Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the winners of these two prestigious scholarships: (1) The Rausch-Lewis Scholarship and (2) Jeanette Rowe Memorial Scholarship. And, thanks to the scholarship funders who make it possible for the ISU Department of Nutrition and Dietetics to recognize some of our outstanding students.
Rausch-Lewis Scholarship
The Rausch-Lewis Scholarship is funded by Diane and Robert Lewis. Undergraduate students with a major in Dietetics or graduate students with a major in Nutrition or the Dietetic Internship are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, with preference going to students with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Applicants must be involved in community activities relating to nutrition, as well as demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and character. The ISU Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is thrilled to have four students receive this honor for 2023.
Tabitha Butikofer
Robin Moreno
Robin Moreno is in the Masters of Science in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship program. She grew up in the small town of Wendell, Idaho. Robin enjoys reading, exercising, and cooking. She first attended the College of Southern Idaho, and then transferred to Idaho State University, where she received her bachelor's degree in dietetics. With the rise of diet-related diseases, her interest in health, and passion for helping people, her goal is to become a registered dietitian. Robin's aim is to help those in need to improve their health and promote longevity through nutrition and dietetics.
Brittanee Thompson
Brittanee is a wife and mother of four kids: Kennadee who is 11, Harper who is nine, Liam- three and a half, and Sloane, the baby, who is six months old. She is excited to be reaching this level in her education and pursuit to be a registered Dietitian. Brittanee was a stay-at-home mom for a while. After the birth of her son Liam, she decided to go after this dream. Brittanee wants to help children like her son with congenital heart defects, and also babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit(NICU). She loves Eastern Idaho and hopes to give back to this community. As a family, some of Brittanee's passions include biking, kayaking up in Montana (her other love), and even working in her yard while listening to Murder mystery podcasts (Murder With My Husband). Brittanee states: I am excited and grateful to receive this scholarship!
Jeanette Rowe Memorial Scholarship
The Jeanette Rowe Memorial Scholarship is awarded through the Beta Rho Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U) National Honor Society. Phi U recognizes students in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences that are in the top 35% of their class, exhibit potential for professional and community leadership, demonstrate a spirit of service, and exemplify character through personal integrity and professional attitude. The Jeanette Rowe Memorial Scholarship awarded 4 scholarships to Phi U members at ISU, with awards ranging from $400 to $674.
Hannah Buffat
Marissa Colvin
Brittanee Thompson
Brittanee is a wife and mother of four kids: Kennadee who is 11, Harper who is nine, Liam- three and a half, and Sloane, the baby, who is six months old. She is excited to be reaching this level in her education and pursuit to be a registered Dietitian. Brittanee was a stay-at-home mom for a while. After the birth of her son Liam, she decided to go after this dream. Brittanee wants to help children like her son with congenital heart defects, and also babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit(NICU). She loves Eastern Idaho and hopes to give back to this community. As a family, some of Brittanee's passions include biking, kayaking up in Montana (her other love), and even working in her yard while listening to Murder mystery podcasts (Murder With My Husband). Brittanee states: I am excited and grateful to receive this scholarship!
Jennica Walton
Jennica Walton grew up in Hurricane, UT and is an ISU transfer student, with ISU being her favorite university she's attended. Her interest in nutrition started in high school when she got curious about how food impacted her performance in the sports she was involved in. From the time she started college, she knew she wanted to study nutrition and dietetics and eventually become a dietician. She is currently a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron in the Beta Rho chapter on campus and works at Portneuf Medical Center in the nutrition department. She hopes her involvement in these will help her gain experience that will assist her in her career. One day, Jennica hopes to work with clients who struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating.
