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The Kevin Roe Legacy Fund provides annual scholarships and awards to recognize, support, and celebrate the courage and contributions of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and community partners at San José State University–and beyond! 

We invite you to join us by donating now to honor Kevin’s legacy. Your tax-deductible gift will help to support future generations of LGBTQ+ students and activists who are working to build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities. Let’s keep his light shining brightly!

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Our Programs

The Kevin Roe Legacy Fund supports the following annual awards

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Kevin Roe Legacy Scholarships

Scholarships to LGBTQ+ students studying public health or related fields at SJSU, demonstrating commitment to the values Kevin lived by and leadership potential through recent activity or plans.

The Kevin Roe Legacy Awards

Recognition and funding awards to programming and initiatives that contribute to the health, safety, recognition, and/or contributions of the queer community at SJSU.

We are now accepting 2026 scholarship applications and award nominations/applications. Scholarship deadline is March 10, 2026.  The next award deadline is February 1, 2026. The first announcements will be made on April 10, 2026.

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Remembering Kevin Roe 

Kevin Roe was a beloved son, brother, husband, cousin, uncle, educator, activist, and friend. Like a comet, he blazed across the 63 years of his life with purpose, direction, courage, and light.

Kevin was gay and HIV-positive. He was out and proud and vocal. He cared deeply about the health of gay men and extended that commitment across communities, identities, and backgrounds. His ability to connect and inspire was extraordinary.

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