NAVVF was founded by the descendants of Lambert Van Valckenburgh in 1970. Lambert of Valkenburg, Netherlands, and Annetie Jacobs of Schleswig, Holstein were married in Amsterdam in 1642 and came to North America in 1644. Their first home in the New World was in Manhattan. NAVVF family members are defined as descendants, whether by birth or legal adoption, of Lambert Jochemse Van Valckenburgh and Annetje Jacobs. * Membership is extended to descendants of others of the surname Van Valkenburg - their lineages are included in the official family tree.
Scholarship Details
- Founding Year: 1970
- Eligibility: Open to descendants of Lambert and Annetje Van Valkenburg, as well as descendants of others with the surname Van Valkenburg, and their spouses
Eligibility Criteria
- High School Graduation: Graduated from high school or will receive a high school diploma by June of the year the scholarship is awarded
- Family Membership: Descendants of Lambert and Annetje Van Valkenburg, descendants of others with the surname Van Valkenburg, and their spouses
Application Process
- Prepare your scholarship application, ensuring it meets all requirements.
- Submit your application to be considered for this scholarship opportunity.
Family members are defined as descendants, whether by birth or legal adoption, of Lambert and Annetje Van Valkenburg, who came to New Amsterdam from the Netherlands in 1643, and their spouses; and descendants of others of the surname Van Valkenburg, and their spouses. Variations in the spelling of Van Valkenburg shall not make anyone ineligible.
