DR. DANIEL ANDREAE SCHOLARSHIP

FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

 

Learn more about this scholarship:

The Dr. Daniel Andreae Scholarship for Community Engagement is awarded annually to one student entering Neuchâtel Junior College who demonstrates both academic and personal excellence, along with a strong commitment to volunteering and community service that benefits humanity.

The scholarship provides a financial award of $30,000 CAD toward tuition for a student enrolled for the full academic year. This is a merit-based award and not needs-based. Any tuition and travel costs beyond the $30,000 award are expected to be covered by the student’s family or guardian.

Dr. Daniel Andreae ’72, a distinguished leader in education and a passionate advocate for empowering young minds, has long supported Neuchâtel Junior College. Inspired by his belief in the transformative power of education and his commitment to nurturing future leaders, he established this scholarship to help students pursue their full potential.

Applicants for the scholarship must:

• Have submitted an application to attend Neuchâtel Junior College for the full academic year by the application.
• Be a Canadian citizen who is academically eligible to study at Neuchâtel Junior College, with a minimum of three (3) years of high school completed before attending Neuchâtel Junior College; and
• Have demonstrated a commitment of a minimum of three (3) or more years to community involvement.

The Dr. Daniel Andreae Scholarship for community engagement applications along with all required components must be uploaded to the scholarship portal by the end of January annually.

Outside of the general application for admission to NJC, all other documents and videos must be submitted to the scholarship portal – link provided by emailing financialawards@neuchatel.org

• Application form for the Dr. Daniel Andreae Scholarship for Community Engagement signed by student and parent/guardian;
• Video Submission (5-7 mins) describing the contribution(s) the applicant has made to his or her neighbourhood, community and/or society and how this involvement has contributed to their personal growth;
• A copy of your current resume; and
• A letter of recommendation from one of the agencies or organizations outlining tasks performed while volunteering including length of participation.

Interview

As an important part of the selection process, all applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to participate in an interview with the scholarship selection committee including Dr. Andreae. 

Notice of Scholarship Award Status

Candidates will be informed by email of the decision of the Scholarship committee within a week of the interviews.