Collegian Winter 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS
INTRODUCING
THE HOLLY HAN SCHOLARSHIP
by Sue Grierson
Over the years, NCC’s donors have
created a variety of scholarship opportunities
for new and returning students,
as well as for grade 12 students who
are preparing to advance to post-secondary
studies.
Following the NAVs Hall of Fame event
in October, 2019, I met with Holly Han
to talk about her time as a student at
NCC. To hear about the challenges
she faced and her determination to
overcome these obstacles was truly
inspirational.
During our meeting, Holly enquired
about setting up a scholarship fund for
NCC students. She wanted to show her
gratitude to the NCC community by
paying it forward to current students.
The vision behind her scholarship is
going to reflect some of Holly’s own
journey as a student.
Crafted in a very personal and thoughtful
way, the criteria for a scholarship is
based on values and ideals which are
important and meaningful to the donor.
It is a public expression of that vision.
Scholarships recognize students’ value,
express confidence in their ability
to succeed, and invest in their future.
Students who receive scholarships are
honoured and affirmed for their efforts.
In deciding on criteria to include when
creating a scholarship fund, donors
might want students to attain a certain
level of academic achievement,
or perhaps base the fund on student
financial need - or it could include a
combination of both.
Or they may want to establish a fund for
students from Hong Kong, Japan, Brazil,
Canada, or any number of countries.
A scholarship could be targeted to
students who are pursuing a specific
program of post-secondary studies.
Donors may want to give a one-time
scholarship, or create one that is disbursed
on an annual basis. People could
also consider giving to an already established
scholarship fund - like Holly’s.
Another great option would be to build
a scholarship into an endowment fund
that would perpetuate well into the
future, and benefit many students along
the way.
There are many creative options for giving
that can mirror the heartfelt wishes
of the donor. Holly’s desire in creating
an annual scholarship is to acknowledge
students who demonstrate exceptional
spirit and strength of character, who
work diligently to overcome personal
challenges, and who strive for consistent
improvement and progress in academic
studies, and/or athletics.
Why not consider creating your own
legacy with a personalized scholarship
or endowment in your name or the
name of a loved one? You will impact
the life of our students!
We are also offering readers the opportunity
to donate to Holly’s scholarship
fund. (Holly is very excited about that
possibility!)
Simply call the school with your credit
card information, or go to our website:
niagaracc.com/gifting and click on the
Donate Now button.
You’ll notice an announcement on the
back cover of the Collegian about the
opening of our new online store featuring
NCC Alumni Apparel. With every
purchase, a portion of every dollar
spent will be donated to the Holly
Han Scholarship Fund!
You can also give a donation to
the Holly Hon Scholarship Fund
directly on the store site!
Invest in a student today. The returns
can be astounding!
10 The Collegian Winter 2020