Follow Up with Scholarship Recipient Nick Weber

For over a decade, NCA Charities Junior Scholarship Grant Program has funded scholarships for 11 junior Newfoundland fanciers. Five years ago, Nicholas Weber received $1,500. He immediately put the funds to work by completing Grooming School.

Nick's goal was to become an approved candidate for the AKC Registered Handler Apprentice Program. His newly-acquired grooming knowledge "opened the door" for his recently completed 4 year apprenticeship program with an AKC Registered Handler. This effort is considered the major leg of the AKC Registered Handler certification program.

Due to the intensity of the past 4 years, Nick is taking some time off (not really- as he finished his Newf last Spring- in record time). AKC requires one additional, independent year of Apprenticeship (on his own, no Registered Handler) to apply for AKC Certification as a Registered Handler.

NCA Charities wishes Nick the best in his efforts towards Certification. Everyone involved is quite pleased that our Grant has provided the "kickstart" of a potential life-long career for Nick, with our Newfys.

NCA Junior Scholarships

NCA Juniors, did you know that the NCA Trust is looking to award one or more $1,500.00 scholarships to deserving NCA Junior Members who have been actively participating in the conformation ring and/or working events within the last two years.If you are currently a junior or senior in high school and you are planning on attending college, the NCA Trust may be able to help to achieve your goal by providing you with a $1,500.00 scholarship to help you cover the costs of your college registration and fees. If you qualify for the scholarship you may even apply to receive additional scholarships during your future years of college.

To qualify, Junior Member may have participated in any combination of at least (10) Junior Showmanship competitions, AKC dog shows, or a variety of working events within the last two years. In addition, a Junior Member may also qualify to apply by having participated in (5) NCA Water and/or Draft events, or by having earned (2) or more new NCA working titles within the last two years.

Juniors wishing to apply will be required to submit, along with their application, an essay of approximately 1000 words describing their future plans, their involvement with their newf(s), and why they would be a good candidate deserving of the NCA Trust Scholarship.

Any Junior seeking additional information or who would like to receive an official scholarship application form should contact: Steven McAdams, NCA Trust Junior Scholarship Committee Chair