The Linda Backus Memorial Award
The Linda Backus Memorial Award provides a $1000 cash award for the purpose of rewarding student civic engagement in advancing economic and social justice goals. The award is named in honor of Linda Backus, former professor of education at UVM, committed union organizer, and second president of United Academics. To be eligible, you must be a current senior enrolled in your final year of college (not necessarily at UVM) and the child of a union member who is a Vermont resident.
Awards will be made based on academic excellence and demonstrated involvement in issues related to economic and/or social justice.
To apply for this award, interested students should send a copy of their academic transcript, a two-page (singlespaced) statement outlining their interest and involvement in advancing the goals of economic and/or social justice, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the student's interest in issues related to economic and/or social justice. To qualify for the Linda Backus award, clearly state your parent's position and union membership. Please send both email and hard copies of application materials to:
Professor Kathy Fox
Chair, UA Scholarship Committee
Sociology Department
31 So. Prospect Street
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405
with any questions.
The deadline for the Backus award is April 1, 2010. Award winners will be selected by a committee appointed by the Executive Council of United Academics and will be announced by mid-May.
Last updated April 2, 2010