Students

Student Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

We value student involvement in OKAND! Becoming a student member allows you to gain hands-on professional experience through our volunteer and event opportunities. And, you have exclusive access to post-grad job opportunities and internships. You can get a leg up on your career and position yourself ahead of your peers.

We’d love for you to join us!

Student Membership Benefits and Career Resources

As a student member, you are integral to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as you represent the future of the dietetics profession. Student membership in the Academy means you have access to a network of benefits — exclusively available to Academy members — that you can begin using right now!

Free membership to the Oklahoma affiliate once you become a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Networking and insight into career opportunities
Opportunity to apply for the OKAND scholarships and the Academy Foundation scholarships
Eligibility to be nominated for a student award
Access the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics online and Food & Nutrition Magazine®
Access the online Evidence Analysis Library
Access the Academy Career Toolbox
Lower registration rates for FNCE®, Oklahoma Academy annual conference, and other events.

OKAND Scholarship Application is Open

Each year, the Oklahoma Academy awards scholarships to deserving students pursuing undergraduate and advanced degrees in dietetics or food and nutrition-related areas.

To receive a scholarship, membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required. For information on how to become a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, please visit eatrightpro.org.

The application will close at 11:59 p.m. January 31, 2025.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is proud to serve as the largest provider of dietetic scholarships to deserving students at all levels of study.

2025 Student Awards Nominations

Every year, OKAND honors deserving Member Students. We celebrate their accomplishments during the Spring Convention.

The 2025 nominations are open. Submissions must be received by Friday, January 31, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

OKAND awards three different awards to outstanding students. To nominate a student or yourself, click on the links below.

Dietetic & Internship Programs in Oklahoma

Dietitians help people live healthy and active lives through the transformative power of food and nutrition.

Are you interested in learning more about the field of dietetics, dietetics education options, and leadership opportunities?

The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) is the accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists or nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered. There are more than 600 accredited programs across the United States and globally. Visit the ACEND website to search for a program that fits your needs.

Oklahoma Accredited Programs

Coordinated Program in Dietetics

Didactic Program in Dietetics

Dietetic Internship Programs

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Keith & Associates/University of Central Arkansas Partnership

OKAND Research Poster Submission

Abstracts should be typed and are limited to 750 characters.<br>

Abstract must include:

Title
Author(s): Please include name and credentials
Objective
Methods
Results: Outcomes should be measurable
Summary All posters must be based on research

Open to students and non-students, but judging and cash prizes are only available for students.

Poster Submission is Closed for 2024

Interested in Volunteering for OKAND?

Check out all the ways you can get involved!

Serve on the Annual Spring Convention Committee
Serve on Diversity & Inclusion Committee (meets 1x month)
Social Media Content Creation & Support
In-person event support (ex. annual holiday party)
Virtual event support (ex. Advocacy Day)
Award Ceremony Slideshow Creation

Academy Foundation Scholarships

The Academy Foundation awards many scholarships to Academy Student Members. The Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors the $1000 Oklahoma Presidents Scholarship, which is awarded to an Oklahoma resident. It honors and memorializes the four past Academy presidents from Oklahoma: the late Mary Zahaskey, Esther Winterfeldt, the late Edna Page Langholz, and Donna Watson.

Visit the ANDF website for deadlines and scholarship opportunities.