Adam Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship

About

The Adam Benjamin Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Adam Goldfarb (1993–2025)—a fearless thinker, gifted debater, and passionate advocate for justice whose sharp mind, quick wit, and unwavering loyalty inspired everyone who knew him.

A Riverwood High School graduate, Adam earned his law degree with honors from Durham University in the UK and built a distinguished legal career in London, England. He was known for exploring every side of an argument—not just to win, but to understand—and for mentoring and encouraging others to find clarity in their own ideas.

Adam believed that rigorous thinking, open dialogue, and the courage to challenge assumptions could open minds and strengthen civic life. He often argued a point to test an idea, spark curiosity, and sometimes just for the joy of a spirited exchange.

This annual award is for high school students (grades 9–12) who share Adam’s love of debate, intellectual curiosity, and generosity of spirit. It celebrates young voices with the courage to challenge ideas, broaden perspectives, and keep his spirit alive in the world.

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Award: $5,000

Eligibility: High school students (grades 9–12) with a passion for critical thinking, dialogue across difference, and using the law for positive social change

Application Deadline: February 14th, 2026

Winner Announced: Mid-May, 2026

Administered By: The Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue & the Center for Civic and Community Engagement at Emory University