The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 to honor the former Chair of the Africana Studies Department, who was an ardent supporter of diversity, equality, and social justice. The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship has been created in his name to acknowledge exceptional undergraduate students who excel in their studies while actively advocating for social justice issues; display their interest and commitment by participating, organizing and coordinating a variety of extracurricular and community outreach or organizing activities; demonstrate leadership qualities; and make contributions to diversity related programs on the Stony Brook University campus or in their communities.

Award: $500

Eligibility:

• Be a full-time Stony Brook student the year the scholarship is awarded
• Minimun 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrate potential and promise
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and community involvement
• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference in selecting a recipient will be given to Africana Studies Majors

Application Procedure:
1. You may print an application by clicking here, or you may pick up a copy at the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action at 201 Administration Building..
2. Please submit your application along with the following documents:
- Your Résumé
- Your Personal statement
- Two Letters of Recommendation (see website details)
3. Submit all documents, on or before February 18, 2010, to

Attention: McAdoo Memorial Scholarship Committee
The Office of Diversity & Affirmative Action
201 Administration Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794-0251

Deadline: Febraury 18, 2010

2008 - 2009 Recipients

Name: Melissa Fleury
Major: Economics
Minor: Biology
Year: Senior

Name: Jaquline Richards
Major: Africana Studies
Minor: Business Management
Minor: Women’s Studies
Year: Senior

For more information please contact ODAA at notes.cc.sunysb.edu