Charlotte Uens Student Award

This award is made possible by the donation of Stuart Uens in remembrance of his mother, Charlotte. The Uens family understood the value of working hard. They also made education a priority.

Eligibility Requirements*
- Students must be attending Napanee District Secondary School pursuing post-secondary education in the upcoming school year.
Selection Process
The Community Foundation for Lennox & Addington (CFFLA) evaluates applicants in the following three areas:
1. Financial Need
2. Academic Competence
3. Participation Portfolio (school, community, work, volunteer)
Additional information may be requested by the CFFLA.
All decisions are at the sole discretion of the CFFLA Board of Directors, and all decisions are final. All applicants will be notified by June of the year applied.
Obligations of Award Recipients
Before the award can be provided the recipient must provide:
1. Proof of full time post-secondary school registration including their student number.
2. Name of post-secondary institution, including the mailing address of the Registrar, to ensure prompt payment.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – 4:30PM
For further information, please contact Mrs. Kelsey at or the CFFLA at
Complete every section in this online form and select Submit once completed. You will receive an email confirmation with a PDF of your application.
Applicant Information
Name*
Mailing Address*
Postal Code*
Email*
Telephone*
Telephone #2
Post-Secondary choice*
- University
- College
- Apprenticeship
Name of post-secondary institution*
Program*
Length of Program*
SECTION 1: FINANCIAL NEED
Understanding that the cost of education could be prohibitive for some students, Stuart Uens established this fund. It is designed to help those students who share the Uens’ values of hard work and education take that next step to a post-secondary school education.
Please provide a written explanation that outlines your financial situation and why you would be a good candidate to receive this scholarship.*
Please include any details that you think are important for the committee to understand and know when considering your application.
Your explanation should be typed between 250 – 500 words.
Anticipated Expenses for the upcoming School Year:
1st Year Tuition*
Residence/Accommodation (if applicable)
Meal Plan (if applicable)
Books*
Course Related Equipment*
Other (if living at home, include transportation costs)
TOTAL EXPENSES
SECTION 2: ACADEMIC COMPETENCE
Mrs. Uens came to this community and taught full time in a one – room schoolhouse in Camden East. She was an avid reader, instilling a love of literacy in her students. As well, she partnered with her husband on their farm and raised her sons and cared for her parents. Throughout her life, she never lost her commitment to education. In her honour, applicants for this scholarship must demonstrate a love of learning and strong academic standing.
The Foundation will contact NDSS to obtain your transcript. It does NOT need to be included with your submission package.
Teacher Reference: Please provide a short, written reference for this applicant. This should be a description of the applicant as a student in your class. This may include but is not limited to details about their work ethic, responsibility, ability to work collaboratively and independently and initiative.
Please make sure the APPLICANT NAME and the NUMBER OF YEARS you have know the applicant for are at the top of your page. Please email your reference (no more than one page) directly to the Foundation at no later than April 23, 2025.
Teacher Name*
Number of Years Known Applicant For*
Please email your reference (no more than one page) directly to the Foundation at no later than April 23, 2025.
SECTION 3: PARTICIPATION PORTFOLIO
In addition to teaching and raising her family, Charlotte Uens was an industrious contributor to her community. Remarkably, until the age of 95, she was a member of the Maple Ridge Women’s Institute. She never missed a meeting and giving her world affairs report. Charlotte Uens understood that a well-rounded life involved giving back to her community. Successful applicants are required to show a commitment to his/her school and/or neighbourhood community.
Please provide the following two exhibits of your community participation:
1. A reference letter from a supervisor outside of school or community leader.
You should send your reference the following instructions:
Please provide a reference for this applicant with regards to their community participation.
Name*
Position*
Please email your reference (no more than one page) directly to the Foundation at no later than April 23, 2025.
Participation Resume*
In the box below, enter a point-form list of your extra-curricular participation; this may include activities in the community or at school, special projects, or initiatives that you have undertaken (500 words maximum).
Post-Secondary Information
Name of post-secondary institution*
Program*
Student Number*
Office of the Registrar Address*
Office of the Registrar Phone Number*
Applicant*
- I have read the terms of theaward and certify that the attached information is true and not misleading to the best of my current knowledge.
- I consent to the use of my name and graduation photo (if provided) for media publications if I am a successful applicant.
- I consent to NDSS providing my current transcript to the CFFLA for the purpose of this application.
- I understand that if I receive this award this year and I am unable to accept it, the award will be granted to another student. The award cannot be deferred.
Please note: Checking these boxes indicates your agreement in lieu of a signature.
Phone
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Charlotte Uens Student Award

Charlotte Uens Student Award

Selection Process

Obligations of Award Recipients

Applicant Information

SECTION 1: FINANCIAL NEED

SECTION 2: ACADEMIC COMPETENCE

SECTION 3: PARTICIPATION PORTFOLIO

Post-Secondary Information