Backus Hospital Commemorative Auxiliary Scholarship

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

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

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