Associated Students/Jack Adams Memorial Scholarship

Division of Student Life
The scholarship award ($1,500.00) will be disbursed during the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible students must be enrolled at least half time (6 units) during the Fall semester 2025 when the awarded funds will be disbursed to the student’s account. Associated Student part-time staff and Board of Directors working in any capacity during the period of disbursement are not eligible to apply.

Associated Student Inc. Memorial Scholarship:

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: Division of Student Life
  • Scholarship Intent: To provide assistance and support to the educational advancement of students by awarding money to eligible SF State students.
  • Criteria:
    1) Part time minimum enrollment at SF State or enrolled in at least half-time at another college or high school senior at the time of application.
    2) Applicants must include a detailed explanation of their academic achievement, supported by a letter of recommendation.
    3) 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: HS Seniors, Undergrad: Any, Grad: Masters/MFA/2nd BA/PhD
  • Enrollment Status: Any
  • Enrollment Requirement: Undergrad: 6 UNITS; Grad: 4 UNITS
  • Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: Not a Requirement
  • Citizenship: Any
  • GPA: HS GPA: 2.5; Undergrad GPA: 2.5; Grad GPA: 2.5
  • Contact Person: Division of Student Life
  • Campus Address: SSB 403
  • Street Address: 1650 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, California 94132
  • Phone Number: (415) 338-3888
  • Email: dos@sfsu.edu
  • Web page: http://dos.sfsu.edu/content/student-life
  • Number of Awards: 2

Award
$1,500.00
Scopes
Associated Students
Deadline
02/07/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Will you be employed by Associated Students during the Fall 2025?
  2. Will you be appointed to an Associated Students Board of Director position in Fall 2025?
  3. Is your current cumulative GPA 2.5 or above?
  4. Will you be enrolled in 6 units or more during Fall 2025?
  5. Short Answer: As an SF State student, describe how this scholarship will contribute to your financial need and academic success? Limit responses to a maximum of 300 words for each question.
  6. Short Answer: How have you demonstrated leadership and a commitment to serving and empowering the LGBTQ+ community in the Bay Area through your campus involvement and/or community service? Limit responses to a maximum of 300 words for each question.
  7. Short Answers:

    The questions below will provide the reviewers of your application with more information about your educational goals, career goals, community involvement, leadership roles, and what you hope to achieve in the future. Limit responses to a maximum of 300 words for each question.

    • What are your educational and career goals?
    • Where do you see yourself 5 years after you graduate from college?
  8. Recommendation Letter:

    Request a letter of recommendation from a person who knows you, (example: professor, employer, mentor, volunteer/internship coordinator) early in your application process.

    The letter of recommendation will address your EDUCATIONAL GOALS, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE INVOLVEMENT.

    The person writing the recommendation letter will need to upload it by February 7, 2025 using Academic Works. The recommendation letter must be 1 page in length, on an OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD, and SIGNED.

    Provide the recommender's First and Last Name and Email Address below:
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