Scholarships
Valedictory Awards
Academic Awards
Service Awards
Scholastic Achievement Incentives for Non-Traditional Students (S.A.I.N.T.S. Awards)
Undergraduate Excellence Recognition Certificates

Scholarships
The University awards scholarships to selected students based on merit and/or need. For information on need-based scholarships, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment at (631) 632-6840. For further information on any of the merit scholarship programs listed below, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (631) 632-6868 or the Director of Scholarships, 291 Administration Building, (631) 632-6712, or visit the website at http://www.sunysb.edu/scholarships.

Honors College
Honors College scholarships are awarded to students of proven academic ability who desire intellectual challenge and the opportunity for creative interaction in a highly personalized teaching environment. Students receive Honors College scholarships after being admitted to the Honors College, which requires (both for first year and for transfer students) a separate application. The minimum Honors College scholarship is $2,000 for one year.

For detailed information and application forms, contact Laurie Fiegel, director of the Honors College, at (631) 632-4378 or visit their website http://www.honors.sunysb.edu. Applications can be downloaded from the website.

Presidential Scholarships
This is a merit-based scholarship program designed to recognize the academic and leadership accomplishments of in-coming freshmen and transfer students in the fall semester. Qualitative and quantitative criteria are equally considered in awarding Presidential Schol-arships in the amount of $2000 per year for up to four years for freshmen and $1000 per year for up to two years for transfer students.

For additional information and specific criteria for these scholarships, contact Robert Pertusati in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (631) 632-6868.

WISE (Women in Science and Engineering)
Awards in the amount of $2,000 are available for the first year of study. Students must apply for admission to the WISE program and are selected on the basis of their potential and interest in science (including social science) mathematics, or engineering. For further information, students may contact Lois Rowman or Dolores Bilges at (631) 632-6947/6948 or they may contact the program through e-mail at wise@notes.sunysb.edu or view the website at http://wise.sunysb.edu.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Scholarships
The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) administers a number of scholarships ranging from $500 to full tuition awards for incoming freshmen and continuing students enrolled in one or more of the college’s seven majors (computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering science, mechanical engineering, computer science, information systems, and applied mathematics and statistics).

Funded by a variety of private and corporate donors, there are different eligibility requirements for the different scholarships although, in general, entering freshmen should have a high school average not less than 90 and continuing students should have a cumulative g.p.a. not less than 3.00.

Scholarship opportunities for continuing CEAS students are announced at the end of the fall semester, with an application deadline in January and selection of recipients in April, for scholarship support in the subsequent academic year. For the most recent information, students may contact the CEAS Undergraduate Student Office at (631) 632-8381 or visit the website at http://www.ceas.sunysb.edu.

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The program provides both academic support and stipends to minority students planning to major in science, math, engineering and technology who maintain a 3.00 cumulative g.p.a. For this program, a minority student is defined as being of African American, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, Hawaiian Native, or American Pacific Islander heritage. Interested students should contact Paul Siegel at (631) 632-8716.

The Computer Science, Engineering, and Math Scholarship Program (CSEMS), funded by the National Science Foundation, is a two-year program that provides comprehensive academic and scholarship support for bachelor’s and master’s degree students in computer science, applied mathematics, electrical and mechanical engineering and materials science. Students must be low-income with preference given to women, underrepresented minorities, students with disabilities, and transfer students. Students interested in this program should contact Lucy Gluck at (631) 632-9888.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Research Fellow Scholarships
This program provides fellowship support to selected students engaged in research in the biological sciences at Stony Brook. Women and students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Scholarships are available for both the academic year and the summer. Students interested in this scholarship should contact Judy Nimmo in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at (631) 632-9750.

Music Scholarships
The Department of Music offers a limited number of competitive scholarships to incoming freshmen and transfer students. Students may compete for scholarships in performance, composition, history, or theory.

For information and application materials, contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Music at (631) 632-7330.

Nominations for State, National, and International Scholarships and Fellowships
The University nominates candidates for awards such as the Rhodes Scholarships, Mellon Fellowships in the Humanities, the Luce Scholars Program, Herbert H. Lehman Graduate Fellowships, Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study Abroad, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program, Rotary Foundation Scholarships, the Benjamin and David Scharps Prize, National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships, National Collegiate Athletic Association Postgraduate Scholarships, the Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship, the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the British Marshall Scholarship, and the Empire State Mathematics and Science Teacher Program.

For application information see Rosemary Effiom in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at (631) 632-7080.

University Association Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to returning students and students attaining a 3.5 cumulative g.p.a. who have also dedicated themselves to University service and other volunteer experiences. They are awarded to seniors based on grades and activities from the junior year and excellent recommendations.

Athletic Scholarships
Stony Brook’s athletic program offers aid based on merit and/or need in all of its 19 varsity sports. For more information, students may call the Athletic Office at 632-7205.

Other Scholarships
The scholarships listed above are merely examples of the several available on campus. Under-graduate students interested in other scholarships should contact their academic department.

Valedictory Awards
William J. Sullivan Award
This award is presented annually by the University in honor of Justice William J. Sullivan, late chairperson of the Stony Brook Council. The award is the most prestigious service award the University presents to a graduating senior. It represents the University’s ecognition of particularly outstanding service contributions to the development of academic and student life on the campus.

Ward Melville Valedictorian Award
In honor of the first chairperson of the Stony Brook Council, the University annually presents its most distinguished undergraduate honor, the Ward Melville Valedictorian Award, to the graduating senior who has attained the highest academic average during four years at Stony Brook.

H. Lee Dennison Award
The H. Lee Dennison Award, named in honor of Suffolk County’s first chief executive, is presented by the University to the graduating senior who entered Stony Brook as a transfer student, completed at least 60 credits of letter grade work at Stony Brook, and attained the highest academic average in that work.

Academic Awards
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Achievement Award
This award is presented annually by the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority to an African-American, Latino, or Native Amer-ican woman completing the freshman or sophomore year in recognition of academic accomplishments and service contributions to the community.

Alumni Association Commuter Student Award
This award is presented to a commuter student who has demonstrated academic excellence and leadership through participation in campus life.

Alumni Association Legacy Award
This award is presented to a student who is the child of an alumnus/alumna and demonstrates academic success and leadership in the campus community.

Alumni Association Returning Student Award
This award is presented to a returning student who has demonstrated academic excellence and leadership through participation in campus life.

Daniel Cohen Research Award
This award is presented to an undergraduate to support a research project in hematology.The award is in memory of Daniel Cohen.

Departmental Awards
Astronomy—Sherman Raftenberg Award for the outstanding student majoring in astronomy. Chemistry—CRC Freshman Award, Emerson Award to Outstanding Junior, American Institute of Chemists’ Senior Award, Sei Sujishi Prize, Outstanding Chemistry Senior Award, Oustanding Engineering Chemistry Senior Award. Eng-lish—Naomi Stampfer Scholarship, Lillian E. Kahn Award, Homer Goldberg Schol-arship. French—French Embassy Cultural Services Awards to outstanding graduating majors. Geology—Myron Fuller Award for an outstanding student, Oliver A. Schaeffer Award. Hispanic Languages and Literature—Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research or Creative Endeavor. History—Staudenraus Award. Italian—Dante Medal to the best graduating major, Italian Cultural Institute prizes to the best student of Italian on each level. Judaic Studies—B’nai Zion Medal for Proficiency in Hebrew. Mathematics—Applied Mathematics Scholarship to outstanding mathematics major, Robert Frey Scholarship to outstanding transfer student majoring in mathematics, Thomas Jefferson Scholarship to a student with average grades but extreme financial need, John McClave Scholarship for an academically talented math major. Mechanical Engineering—Richard S. L. Lee Award. Music—Edith Salvo Award for the outstanding student in the Department of Music, Elizabeth Ball Kurz Award for students planning a career in music, Natale and Josephine Maresca Award for Distinction in Piano Performance, Billy Jim Layton Prize. Physical Education—Athletic awards presented to intercollegiate athletes for outstanding achievement in sports. Physics—John S. Toll Prize to the outstanding graduating physics major. Psychology—Awards presented to graduating majors outstanding in research, community service, and academic performance. Slavic Languages—Zoltan and Cele Paldy Memorial Award for Excellence in Slavic Studies. Sociology—Outstanding Scholarship Awards. Theatre Arts—Richard Hartzell Prize for a senior major, preferably a film-maker, Peter J. Rajkowski Award for a major in recognition of leadership, initiative, and organizational skills in theatre projects. Women’s Studies—Award presented to a graduating minor for academic excellence and community service.

In addition, the Stony Brook Foundation presents awards at commencement to undergraduate students demonstrating high academic achievement as determined by their departments.

Edward Countey Award
This award is presented each year by a committee consisting of the faculty in biological and medical illustration to the outstanding undergraduate student in that field.

Edward Lambe Science Teaching Award
This award is presented annually to a student preparing for a career in science teaching.

Elisabeth Luce Moore Award
The Elisabeth Luce Moore Award in International and Religious Studies is given annually to a deserving student, graduate or undergraduate, who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and gives promise of contributions of unusual stature to the fostering of international understanding and the appreciation of religious values.

Health Sciences Undergraduate Award
This award is presented annually by the University Association of the University at Stony Brook to a Health Sciences Center junior for academic excellence and outstanding non-academic service activities on campus and in the community.

Hugh J.B. Cassidy Memorial Award
This award is presented to a current or former School of Professional Development student who can demonstrate that an SPD degree or certificate program has made a significant impact on his or her professional life and/or in the community.

Junior Class Award
This award is presented annually by the University Association to two outstanding juniors in recognition of academic excellence and personal contributions to the University community.

Martin B. Travis Award
This award is made annually to a student completing a major in political science who plans to attend law school. The award honors Professor Emeritus Martin B. Travis.

Martin Buskin Memorial Award
This award is presented annually to the student who most exemplifies the qualities of journalistic integrity, scholarship, and deep concern for education.

Michael Flynn Award
Established by the Flynn family in memory of their son, Michael, this award is presented to a student who has overcome physical adversity.

Minorities in Medicine Award
This award is presented annually by the Minorities in Medicine Organization to an outstanding African-American, Latino, or Native American upper-division student who has demonstrated a commitment to pursuing a career in the health professions.

Norma Mahoney Black and Hispanic Alumni Association Award
This award is presented to an African-American, Latino, or Native American graduating senior who has excelled in his or her academics and who has demonstrated a concern for the Black and Latino communities.

Northrop Grumman—Tau Beta Pi Award
This award is presented annually by the Northrop Grumman Corporation to the member of Tau Beta Pi who in the junior or senior year has performed outstanding service to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Outstanding Student Achievement Awards
The Office of Special Programs presents this award to Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) seniors who graduate with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Patricia E. Herman Award
This award is presented annually in memory of Patricia E. Herman to a junior or senior majoring in political science who has an interest in urban planning and/or environmental issues.

Patrick W. Warner Award in Economics and Applied Mathematics
This award is presented annually to a junior majoring in economics or applied mathematics and statistics to recognize outstanding academic achievement. The award honors Patrick W. Warner, Class of ’74.

Phi Beta Kappa Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Awards
These awards, one in research and one in creative activities, are presented annually to recognize superior performance by undergraduate students at any level in the liberal arts and sciences.

President’s and Provost’s Art Acquisition Awards
These awards are given annually to one or more senior art majors whose works, in the judgment of the studio art faculty, demonstrate originality, imagination, and mastery of craft. The art works become part of the University’s permanent collection and are displayed in University offices.

Raymond F. Jones Award
This award is presented annually in memory of Raymond F. Jones, professor of biology and director of internationalprograms. It is presented in alternating years to an exchange student who has made an outstanding contribution in scholarly achievement, creative endeavor, or teaching excellence, and to a student in biological sci-ences in recognition of outstanding academic accomplishments.

Returning Student Award
This award is presented by the University Association to an undergraduate who has successfully returned to college after years or decades away from higher education. The award recognizes academic excellence and service to the community beyond the campus.

Richard B. Moore Scholarship
This award, established by the Stony Brook Foundation and Joyce Moore Turner to honor the memory of the distinguished civil rights activist and historian, provides annual recognition to a Stony Brook student of African heritage who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.

Single Parent Awards
These awards are presented to full-time students in their junior year who are single parents in need of financial assistance.

Sophomore Student Alumni Association Award
This award is presented to a sophomore who has demonstrated leadership in creating an environment of tolerance and understanding on campus.

Stewart Harris Undergraduate Award
This award is presented to a high-achieving incoming student in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Sigma Xi Excellence in Scientific Research Award
This award, presented annually by the Stony Brook chapter of Sigma Xi, honors the outstanding research accomplishments of undergraduate students in the sciences.

William and Teresa Meyer Award
This award is presented to an upper-division or graduate student in the humanities or social sciences who shows promise in Middle Eastern or Asian studies.

Service Awards
Alumni Association Student Employee Award
This award is presented to a student employed on campus in recognition of contributions to the university community and academic excellence.

Ashley Schiff Alumni Association Award
This award is presented to a student who has made significant contributions to conserving and preserving the natural environment.

Babak Movahedi Senior Leadership Award
This award, established by Babak Movahedi, Class of ’82, is presented to a graduating senior who has made a significant change in the university by bringing together various constituencies through the de-velopment of community life.

Class of 1970 Alumni Association Award
This award is presented to the student who made the most significant contribution to the University in his or her freshman year.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Merit of Excellence Award
This award is presented annually by the Pi Delta chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority to an African American, Latina, or Native American woman completing the freshman year who has shown a high level of commitment to community service and scholastic achievement.

Elizabeth Couey Alumni Association Award
This award is given to a junior who has been active in campus affairs and who has done the most to foster communication and create understanding among students, faculty, and administrators.

Elizabeth Couey Award
The Stony Brook Union Advisory Board and the Department of Student Union and Activities present this award to a graduating senior who has exhibited outstanding contributions toward the improvement and growth of student services and programs and exemplifies Elizabeth Couey’s unique qualities, which include the ability to listen with understanding, guide without boundaries, give and take with love, and grow with each passing day.

Emile Adams Award for Community Service
This award is presented annually by the Latin American Student Organization to a graduating Latino student who has done excellent community service.

Faculty-Student Association Elsa Jona Quality of Campus Life and Enrichment of Work Environment Awards
The Faculty-Student Association presents awards in recognition of outstanding contributions to the quality of campus life and enrichment of the campus work environment. Awards are given to students in good academic standing who have created or revitalized programs that meet evident needs of the campus community or campus work environment, serve a large number of people, and have the potential to continue in future years.

Faculty-Student Association Joseph Atlonito, Esq. Pre-Law Award
The Faculty-Student Association annually offers an award to an outstanding pre-law student who has rendered excellent service to the campus community.

Larry Roher Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
This award established by Larry Roher, Class of ’79, is awarded to a deserving student who has served in a managerial and leadership role either on campus or off campus and has pursued entrepreneurial and innovative activities.

Mortimer Kreuter Award
This award is presented annually to selected teacher certification candidates in recognition of excellent performance in student teaching and outstanding service to the school community where they were placed for this experience. The award was established by the friends and family of Dr. Kreuter in memory of his years at the University as professor of education, director of teacher certification, and acting dean of continuing education.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Merit of Excellence Award
This award is presented annually by the Mu Delta chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity to an African American, Latino, or Native American student completing the sophomore year who has shown a high level of commitment to community service.

Senior Leadership and Service Awards
These awards are presented annually by the Department of Student Union and Activities to graduating students who have exhibited outstanding leadership and service to the campus community.

Scholastic Achievement Incentives for Non-Traditional Students (S.A.I.N.T.S. Awards)
African Student Union Akuwasi Owusu-Baah Award
This award is presented annually to a student who is a member of an underrepresented group and has shown a commitment to promoting an awareness of African culture within the University setting.

Founders Award
The Founders Award is presented annually to the outstanding African American, Latino, or Native American student in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering, in recognition of the founders of S.A.I.N.T.S.

Graduate Fellowship Awards
These awards are presented annually to two exceptional graduating African American, Latino, or Native American students who are about to enter graduate school, one in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering, the other in the social sciences or humanities. Consideration is given to both academic achievement and community service.

Minorities in Engineering and Applied Sciences Award
This award is presented annually by the Minorities in Engineering and Applied Sciences Organization to an African American, Hispanic, or Native American student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in mathematics, phys-ical science, engineering, or computer science.

Outstanding Achievement Awards
These awards are presented annually to two freshmen, two sophomores, and two juniors to recognize outstanding African American, Latino, and Native American students.

Yacub E.L. Shabazz Award
This award is presented annually to the outstanding upper-division African American, Latino, or Native American student who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to community service.

Undergraduate Excellence Recognition Certificates
These certificates, presented annually by the offices of the President, Student Affairs, and Undergraduate Academic Affairs, recognize the special achievements of undergraduates who have demonstrated excellence in a wide range of categories including, but not limited to, academic achievement, research, the performing and creative arts, leadership, and service to the campus community.