The William Carroll Adams Endowment Fund
After joining the military and returning from the Korean War, Dr. Adams obtained his
bachelor's degree in Economics in 1951 from the University of Central
Arkansas and his master's and doctoral degree in 1963 from the University of
Arkansas-Fayetteville. Dr. Gee personally offered Dr. Adams a position as an
Economics professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce, and it is where he
remained for his entire career. He founded several committees to
which he was often the head chair, and he did not step down until his middle
sixties.
The endowment for this award was created in 1996 by friends and former students in honor of his thirty-fifth year as a teacher at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Upon his retirement, Dr. Adams was named Professor
Emeritus in recognition of his service to the University.
The Endowment
The William Carroll Adams Award in Economics and Finance is available to students of all classifications at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The endowment currently has over $83,000
Freshmen and Sophomores
Students applying for this scholarship must be enrolled in the Mayo College for their freshman year. Upon the completion of the undergraduate economics course (Principles of Economics), students are eligible to apply. The award will be given at the end of the freshman or sophomore year. Applications and essay instructions may be obtained through Mayo College. The Mayo College office will be responsible for distribution and collection of scholarship applications. The amount of the scholarship award is determined by the scholarship committee.
Juniors and Seniors
Students eligible for this award must be classified as juniors or seniors at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Economics & Finance majors must maintain a total GPA of 3.0 or better. The application process includes an application form and an essay. The Economics & Finance Department is responsible for distribution and collection of these scholarship applications.
If you would like to make an ONLINE DONATION in honor of Professor Adams, 100% of it will go to Economics and Finance students. This link will take you to the Office of Advancement link for online donations. Click on this link and complete the information requested on the form including the amount of the gift. Then click on the endowment button and go to the drop down box where you will see “Endowment List” and select the “Adams, William Carroll Endowment” from the list.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation over the phone, you
can contact:
Mrs. Glenda Anderson
Glenda_Anderson@tamu-commerce.edu
903.468.3020
If Dr. Adams made an impact in your life or if you have a testimonial that you would like to provide, please email Dr. Steven Shwiff
