Adam C. Nadiak Memorial Scholarship

Adam Cory Nadiak passed away on April 1, 2016. He joined the United States Army out of high school, manning the border of North and South Korea and serving as a Sergeant in the Afghanistan War. He flourished in the military and was Soldier of the Year for the 67th Signal Battalion in 2005. Veterans have gone through rigorous training to become America’s strongest individuals and often struggle with letting their weaknesses be seen. In his 10 years as a civilian, Adam was training for his master’s belt in Soo Bahk Do martial arts, was an active sport shooter and enjoyed golf, but he also tried to hide the powerful remnants of war that challenged him daily. Chronic injuries, mental illness including PTSD and anxiety and cancer attained abroad are examples of the challenges facing Adam and other veterans who deserve help, but do not ask for it. The scholarship will be awarded to an entering or returning student that plans to pursue or is pursuing a field of education or career path that could enable them to help veterans in any way. Examples include: psychology, medicine, social work, human services, veterans services, and substance abuse and behavioral disorders counseling.

Adam’s sister, Jillian Nadiak, alumna of SUNY Ulster established this scholarship in his memory to bring light to the vulnerabilities of our military men and women while giving students the opportunity to pursue careers that will help these individuals. EST. 2017