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The Kennedy/Graves award supports undergraduate and graduate students in any academic discipline who are doing research that pertains to Black Studies. The award also recognizes engaged scholarship that promotes social justice and transformative education. Applications are currently being accepted until March 23, 2018.
Dr. Shirley Kennedy, a late professor in the Black Studies Department, was known for her local activism and for serving as a bridge between the university and the Santa Barbara community.
The Kennedy/Graves Award supports undergraduate and graduate students in any academic discipline who are doing research that pertains to Black Studies.The award also recognizes engaged scholarship that promotes social justice and transformative education.
Awardees will be expected to complete a detailed report on their use of research funds and present their research in the spring following year (graduated students will not be required to return to campus to present).
For more information, visit the award website here.
Apply Here by March 23, 2018!