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.

Eligibility: Outstanding sophomores, juniors or seniors with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences who meet the above criteria; demonstrate financial need; minimum GPA 3.0; Full time status the year the scholarship is awarded. Preference in selecting the recipient will be given to Africana Studies Majors.
Award: $500

Application Procedure:
1. You may pick up an application at the Office of Diversity & Affirmative Action, or go online at: http://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity to download the application.
2. Please submit your application, along with your resume, personal statement and letters of recommendation, to:
The Office of Diversity & Affirmative Action
201 Administration Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794-0251, (631) 632-6280

Deadline: Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Download application here

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