Dr. Alma S. Adams 2008 Scholarship Now Accepting Applicants Legacy is again accepting applications for The Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communications to Reduce Tobacco Use among Priority Populations. Three years ago, the foundation established the scholarship as an expression of gratitude for Dr. Adams' six years of dedicated service and leadership on the Legacy Board of Directors. The scholarship awards a total of $10,000 annually for up to two candidates to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States. Awards are granted on a competitive basis for the following: a record of commitment to community service on behalf of a disadvantaged community; and the best use of the visual arts, media, creative writing or other creative endeavor to convey culturally appropriate health messages aimed at raising community awareness of tobacco's harmful impact or countering tobacco use by a disadvantaged population. Entries might include creative writing, a musical composition, or a sample from a visual arts medium. The scholarship criteria honor Dr. Adams' background as an artist and educator. Dr. Adams is a professor of art at Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she has been a faculty member since 1972. In addition, she has been a member of the North Carolina House of Representative since 1994. As a member of the Legislature, Dr. Adams spearheaded the passing of the state's minimum wage increase and support for displaced homemakers. She is also the Chair of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus. Scholarship applications from either of two categories - high school seniors or college juniors/seniors - will be accepted between December 1 and April. Scholarship awardees will be notified by June 30. Scholarship funds may be used for college tuition, books and related living expenses. To find out more information or to apply for the scholarship, visit Legacy's Web site at www.americanlegacy.org. A PDF version of the scholarship application also is available.