The History department is pleased to announce the winner of the annual Fanny Carruthers History Scholarship: Emily Rashid.
Anne Jane (Fanny) Carruthers Howard died on Feb. 15, 1972 and left a portion of her estate in a trust. Her wishes were that this trust be used to fund scholarships for undergraduate students attending UCSC who have need of financial assistance, graduated from a Santa Clara County high school, and intend to major in History.
Emily Rashid is a History major, and will be graduating from UCSC this June. History has been a passion of Emily’s for some time – one she has enjoyed sharing with family members such as her father-in-law, who was from Bangladesh. “I loved sharing what I learned with my Abbu (father-in-law),” Emily states, “and he was always so excited to know that I was learning about the history of Bangladesh.” Sadly, Emily’s father-in-law passed away in early November, 2020. In Emily’s words, “I want to continue to honor his memory and share what I learn with others through my own research and studies.”
History faculty member Juned Shaikh explains that while Emily’s “personal relationships may have been an entry into the region’s history . . . she dedicated herself to understanding the changes and continuities in South Asia’s politics, economy, and culture.” Emily’s “[work] on the history of garment workers in Bangladesh shed light on the crucial role of the industry in the nation’s economy,” says Shaikh. “She acknowledged an important aspect of the industry - child work and gendered pay - and highlighted the attempts and evasions in addressing it.”
According to Shaikh, Emily “demonstrated not only incredible ability and resourcefulness in conducting research, but also in writing a paper that provides useful information for historians and policymakers.”
After graduation, Emily intends to pursue a teaching credential and Masters degree in education. It is Emily’s hope that in doing so, she’ll be able to pursue two of her most cherished interests: the study of history, and working with children.
Congratulations to Emily on her many accomplishments! The History department wishes her nothing but the best in her future endeavors beyond UCSC.
