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John Henry Weidner Endowed Scholarship for Altruism

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Dutch citizen and Seventh Day Adventist, John Weidner, saved the lives of approximately 1,000 British and American downed military personnel, as well as Jewish, Dutch, Belgian and French people fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II. He has been honored by five governments and the Holocaust Museum at its 1993 opening.

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Which collegeJohn Henry Weidner Endowed Scholarship for Altruism - Butler University Scholarships
Who can applyDutch citizen and Seventh Day Adventist, John Weidner, saved the lives of approximately 1,000 British and American downed military personnel, as well as Jewish, Dutch, Belgian and French people fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II. He has been honored by five governments and the Holocaust Museum at its 1993 opening. John Weidner died in Los Angeles in 1994, and his widow, Naomi, started a foundation for honoring his "unselfish concern for the welfare of others." The Student Sociology Assoc.
Who can applywill arrange for nominations of award candidates who will be entering their sophomore, junior or senior years. SSA , along with faculty advisor and members of Sociology department will recommend to Financial Aid one or more candidates, in order of preference based on their involvement in altruistic activities.

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Official source: https://butler.academicworks.com/opportunities/16471
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Name: John Henry Weidner Endowed Scholarship for AltruismRead on 2026-10-11 from https://butler.academicworks.com/opportunities/16471
Provider: Butler University ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://butler.academicworks.com/opportunities/16471
What it provides: Dutch citizen and Seventh Day Adventist, John Weidner, saved the lives of approximately 1,000 British and American downed military personnel, as well as Jewish, Dutch, Belgian and French people fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II. He has been honored by five governments and the Holocaust Museum at its 1993 opening. John Weidner died in Los Angeles in 1994, and his widow, Naomi, started a foundation for honoring his "unselfish concern for the welfare of others." The Student Sociology Assoc. will arrange for nominations of award candidates who will be entering their sophomore, junior or senior years. SSA , along with faculty advisor and members of Sociology department will recommend to Financial Aid one or more candidates, in order of preference based on their involvement in altruistic activities.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://butler.academicworks.com/opportunities/16471
Amount: Award To Be DeterminedRead on 2026-10-11 from https://butler.academicworks.com/opportunities/16471
How to apply: You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. To complete the General Application, please sign in .Read on 2026-10-11 from https://butler.academicworks.com/opportunities/16471
Which college: John Henry Weidner Endowed Scholarship for Altruism - Butler University ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://butler.academicworks.com/opportunities/16471
Who can apply: Dutch citizen and Seventh Day Adventist, John Weidner, saved the lives of approximately 1,000 British and American downed military personnel, as well as Jewish, Dutch, Belgian and French people fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II. He has been honored by five governments and the Holocaust Museum at its 1993 opening. John Weidner died in Los Angeles in 1994, and his widow, Naomi, started a foundation for honoring his "unselfish concern for the welfare of others." The Student Sociology Assoc.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://butler.academicworks.com/opportunities/16471
Who can apply: will arrange for nominations of award candidates who will be entering their sophomore, junior or senior years. SSA , along with faculty advisor and members of Sociology department will recommend to Financial Aid one or more candidates, in order of preference based on their involvement in altruistic activities.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://butler.academicworks.com/opportunities/16471

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