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Backus Hospital Commemorative Auxiliary Scholarship

The William W Backus Hospital

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

March 29, 2027

354 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Backus Hospital Commemorative Auxiliary Scholarship

Overview: A one-time award established to support dependents of Backus Hospital colleagues and past/present volunteers who are furthering or pursuing a career in healthcare-related roles.

Geographic Scope: Connecticut, US (Backus Hospital facilities)

Funding Source: Backus Hospital Auxiliary

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicant Status: Dependent of a Backus colleague/colleague who primarily works at a Backus facility, OR current or former Backus volunteer
  • Dependent Definition: Individuals claimed on your taxes as defined by the IRS; child must live in the same home as you in the United States for more than half of the tax year (https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/qualifying-child-rules)
  • Education Status: Must be a high school graduate, high school graduate by June of the current academic year, and/or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary school
  • Field of Study: Must be pursuing studies in a healthcare-related field
  • Application Submission: Must submit a completed application
  • Documentation: Must provide current transcript (or evidence of GPA); updated resume is optional

Selection Criteria

The Backus Hospital Commemorative Auxiliary Scholarship Committee selects up to five scholarship recipients based on:

  • Academic persistence

  • Community involvement and services

  • Career interest

  • Financial need

  • All applications reviewed in a blinded process
  • Important Dates

    • Application Window: March 9 - March 29 (annual)
    • Early/Late Applications: Will not be accepted or reviewed
    • Decision Notification: By April 10
    • W-9 Submission Deadline: April 30 (required for award disbursement)
    • Failure to Comply: Results in application rejection

    Award Disbursement

    • Award Amount: $2,000 per recipient
    • Payment Method: Checks made payable to recipient's account at their university/college Bursar's office

    Contact Information

    Email: Backus.Volunteers@hhchealth.org

    Location: Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Street, Norwich, CT 06360

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submission Period: Applications accepted March 9 - March 29 only (no early or late applications accepted)
    2. Required Materials:
    - Completed application form
    - Current transcript or evidence of GPA
    - Updated resume (optional)
    3. Notification: Committee decision by April 10
    4. Post-Award Requirements: Upon notification of award, complete W-9 form for identified college/university
    5. Deadline for W-9 and Paperwork: Submit to Backus.Volunteers@hhchealth.org no later than April 30, 2026
    6. Consequence: Failure to comply with timeline results in Committee redacting your application

    Selection Timeline

    • Applications reviewed in blinded process
    • Up to five recipients selected
    • Recipients notified by April 10
    • Scholarship checks disbursed to university/college Bursar's office

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    healthcare

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