Joan Backus Scholarship in Music

The Joan Backus Scholarship in Music is awarded to outstanding full-time undergraduate or graduate students entering or continuing in the School of Music at the University of Victoria. One or more scholarships are available annually with amounts that vary. Approval of recipients is made by the Senate Committee on Awards or the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon recommendation of the School of Music. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence with a minimum requirement of an A- average. No application is required as awards are assigned based on nominations from eligible academic units.