SCHOLARSHIPS

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The Western Food Safety Conference is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 student scholarships, recognizing outstanding individuals who are pursuing careers in food safety and helping shape the future of the industry.

Made possible through the generosity of the conference's sponsors, exhibitors, attendees, volunteers, and committee members, the scholarship program continues to invest in the next generation of food safety professionals.

Each applicant shared a unique story about their educational journey, career goals, and passion for protecting public health through food safety. The scholarship committee was inspired by the dedication and commitment demonstrated by every student who applied.

2026 Scholarship Recipients

$2,500 Barry Eisenberg Scholarship

• Miguel Zaragoza 

$1,350 Andrew Fernandez Scholarship

• Salud Anguiano 

$750 Scholarships

• Jocelyn Ayala 
• Sebastian Castro 

$500 Scholarships

• Ivan Montejano Ramirez 
• Christian Lizaola Mejia 

Over the coming weeks, the Western Food Safety Conference will introduce each scholarship recipient on social media, highlighting their educational background, career aspirations, and what inspired them to pursue a future in food safety.

"The success of the Western Food Safety Conference extends far beyond the conference itself," said the conference committee. "Thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, volunteers, attendees, and committee members, we're able to make a meaningful investment in students who will become tomorrow's food safety leaders."

The Western Food Safety Conference extends its sincere congratulations to this year's recipients and thanks everyone whose continued support makes these scholarships possible.

Planning is already underway for the 2027 Western Food Safety Conference, and organizers look forward to continuing this important tradition of supporting future industry leaders.