Associated Students/Jack Adams Memorial Scholarship

"Associated Students This scholarship award ($1,500.00) will be disbursed during the Fall 2026 semester. Students must be enrolled at least half time (G: 4 units) during the Fall 2026 semester. AS student staff and Board of Directors working in any capacity during the period of disbursement are not eligible to apply. This scholarship is open to graduate students only. Jack Adams was born in Virginia and grew up in North Carolina, graduating in 1968 from the University of North Carolina with a B.A. in Theater Arts. He started his career at San Francisco State University in 1969 as the properties manager for the School of Creative Arts. In 1982, he became assistant director of the Student Union, a position he held until July 1992, when he resigned due to health reasons. Adams was a beloved campus figure, well known by hundreds of SF State students, faculty, and staff. His co-workers and friends described him as a warm, funny, and passionate man. Adams committed much of his time to backing student causes and worked closely with Associated Students. On November 21, 1992 Jack Adams died of AIDS -related complications at the age of 47. On March 11, 1993, the Student Union Governing Board passed a resolution to rename the Barbary Coast Room after Jack Adams, a champion of student interests. Awarding Department: Associated Students Scholarship Intent: To provide awards to students who have shown exceptional leadership and promote the educational advancement of students at San Francisco State. Criteria: 1) Applicants must submit a detailed statement outlining their academic achievements and community service involvement, accompanied by a letter of recommendation. 2) Students must be actively involved in the empowerment of LGBTQ in the Bay Area Community, especially but not exclusively to those who are advocating and educating students in the prevention of HIV / AIDS . Major: Any Class Level: Grad: Masters/ MFA /2nd BA/PhD Enrollment Status: Any Enrollment Requirement: Grad: 4"