University of TN at Martin
Martin,TN 38238
Local 731.881.7520
Chair: Cindy West
cwest@utm.edu
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Social Work Program – SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Laura Butler Memorial Scholarship
The Laura Butler Memorial Scholarship was awarded for the first time in the Spring of 1996. The Scholarship was developed by the social work students in memory of Laura Butler whose untimely death occurred the summer of 1995. She was the daughter of the past UTM Social Work Program Director, Dr. Lola Butler. Ms. Laura Butler was a young and vivacious African-American woman whose life inspired many as she was beginning her career as a first grade teacher. Among her many passions was her interest in multi-cultural issues. She chose to begin her career at school primarily because of the multi-cultural nature of that institution. Laura Butler's example and interests accentuated the social work profession's core values and the importance of education. The Student Social Work Association and Alpha Delta Mu Society have each committed to contributions of one hundred dollars annually to be awarded to an appropriate nominee at the Social Work Banquet in March. Other donations will also be accepted and added to the Scholarship total for each year. The successful nominee will be one who best demonstrates the qualities and traits necessary for serving and improving the quality of life of others and who is especially interested in promoting and encouraging multi-cultural understanding. Nominations may be made by the candidate, fellow students, or faculty. The nominees will be reviewed by a committee comprised of the Social Work Program faculties and student representatives. Nominations are due in the Department of Behavioral Sciences office by February 15 of each year.
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