Awarded to an undergraduate for an academic project that focuses on concerns relevant to Gender and Sexuality Studies. This prize is named in honor of a former congresswoman and the director of the Women’s Service Bureau. An activist and leader among the first generation of post-suffrage women in Connecticut, Chase Going Woodhouse provided an example of commitment to women’s interests and to realizing feminist goals in practical politics. Applications must include the full academic project or paper, a cover letter explaining in what course or circumstances the project was created, and at least one faculty letter of support.
Award: $500
To apply, please submit:
• The completed application form, including:
o an unofficial transcript
o resume/CV
o personal statement of 250-300 words describing your eligibility for the award
• The full academic project or paper, along with a short cover letter explaining in what course or circumstances the project was created. Students may include links to videos, websites, and other projects that cannot be included directly in the pdf
• At least two faculty references
For more information, contact: Women's Center at womenscenter@uconn.edu