The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences hosts the Annual "Care Through Curry" Scholarship, which promotes meaningful social impact through food.
Mission of Care Through Curry Scholarship
The Annual Care Through Curry Scholarship aims to foster and celebrate meaningful efforts that use cooking, particularly curry, as a way to show care for others.
Who Can Apply?
All NDU students—graduate, undergraduate, full-time, and part-time—from all three campuses are eligible to participate in the Annual "Care Through Curry" cooking competition.
How to Apply
To participate in this year’s competition:
- Organize a Themed Activity: Create and complete an activity centered around the theme "Cooking with Curry," while showcasing care for others.
- Document and Share: Summarize your activity using videos, photos, or a written report. Share this summary with your community to highlight the event’s impact.
- Submit Your Entry: Email the documentation of your activity to ctc@ndu.edu.lb by November 22, 2024, 5:00 p.m. You will receive an email confirmation within 48 hours of submission.
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed and evaluated based on:
- Relevance to the Theme: How well the activity incorporates the concept of "Cooking with Curry."
- Expression of Care: The extent to which the activity demonstrates care for others, including its reach, target audience, and potential for future scalability.
- Creativity and Community Engagement: The creativity of your documentation and how effectively it engages the community.
Competition Prize
The awardee will receive a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition fees.
Examples of Themed Activities
- Example 1: A student can prepare meals for frontline workers or provide children and their families with a heartwarming dish.
- Example 2: A student collaborates with NDU’s foreign staff to host a multicultural event, where participants prepare dishes featuring curry and discuss its cultural significance. The event is documented with photos and shared on NDU's social media.
Announcement of the Winner
The awardee will be announced on November 29, 2024, through NDU’s official communication channels, including the university website and social media platforms.