2008 Jeffry Brace Book Awards
Applications are now being accepted for the Jeffrey Brace book award.
The Jeffrey Brace Book Award, in honor of Jeffrey Brace, an early 19th-century black Vermonter, former slave and activist, provides up to four $500 awards to be used for books and supplies by students who exemplify academic excellence and an active commitment to achieving social justice. To be eligible, students must be first, second, or third year students at UVM who will be enrolled full time the following fall at UVM.
Awards will be made based on academic excellence and a demonstrated involvement in issues related to economic and/or social justice. To apply for the Brace award, interested students should send a copy of their academic transcript, a 2-3 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 at UVM. Please send both email and hard copies of application materials to:
Professor Stephanie Kaza
Chair UA Scholarship Committee
Environmental Program
153 So. Prospect Street
University of Vermont.
with any questions.
The deadline is April 15, 2008. 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 March 25, 2008