Scholarships for Entering Freshmen
For the fullest consideration of scholarship support for fall semester enrollment based upon academic merit, freshmen must have a complete admissions application on file in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by December 1st. Freshmen are also encouraged to submit the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st. If you have demonstrated financial need, any offered scholarship will be part of the whole financial aid package up to the cost of budgeted cost of attendance. Scholarship notification begins in late-March.
Scholarship |
Criteria |
How
to Apply |
| Athletic Grants-in-Aid | Stony Brook Seawolves compete in NCAA Division I in all sports! | For further information, contact the coach of the sport in which you would like to participate. |
| College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | There are several scholarships awarded to new students in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. These are based upon the demonstration of high academic achievement in high school. The amounts and continuation of these scholarships are determined by a selection committee of the College. Direct admission to the College is highly selective. For more details, visit to the CEAS Website. | To apply, submit your Application for Admission to the University by December 1st and the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st. No additional application is required for scholarships. |
| CSEA Scholarship | CSEA Local 614 is pleased to announce the newly developed Scholarship Award Fund. Call the Union Office at 632-6575 or 444-3680 for more details. | Applications are available on the CSEA website.
The deadline to submit applications is September 6. |
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| Students who are currently seniors in high school are automatically considered for Presidential Scholarships for NYS residents and Provost's Scholarships for out-of-state residents. High school academic program, SAT/ACT scores, co-curricular activities, research experiences, or special talents or skills may also be taken into account. Scholarships vary based on academic qualifications and residency status. | For the fullest consideration for all available scholarships we strongly encourage you to submit your Application for Admission to the University by December 1st and the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st. | |
| Linda and Richard Gelfond Scholarship | This one-year scholarship (minimum $2,000) was established to recognize incoming first-year students of outstanding academic ability and exceptional leadership skills. A maximum of three scholarships will be awarded for incoming fall freshmen. Continuation of the scholarship is based upon additional application and selection in subsequent years. Freshmen applicants must have at least a 92 unweighted high school average and cumulative SAT score of 1250+ or ACT score of 28+. The selected students will have an outstanding academic record and have demonstrated leadership accomplishments before matriculating as a full time student at Stony Brook University. | To apply, submit your Application for Admission to the
University by December 1st and the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st. An additional application is also required and must be postmarked by February
15th.
Click here to download the application.
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| Bryan A. Griesbeck Memorial Scholarship | For an incoming freshman student from a Sachem High School who has a solid academic record, but has not already been offered a scholarship from Stony Brook University. Must have demonstrated financial need per FAFSA submission. | No application is necessary. |
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Honors College scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement (e.g., high school or prior college grade point average, SAT or ACT scores, leadership, participation in extra-curricular activities and/or honors programs). Every admitted Honors College student will receive some level of scholarship support. Continuation of the scholarship is contingent upon meeting the Honors College criteria. Further information is available from the Honors College website. |
Applicants must be admitted to the
Honors College.
To apply, submit your Application for Admission to the
University by December 1st and the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st.
Applicants should also send copies of their transcripts and letters of
recommendation to:
Undergraduate Academic Affairs |
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| INTEL Science Talent Search National Finalists and Semifinalists | Any current year Finalist or Semifinalist in the INTEL Science Talent Search who is eligible for admission to Stony Brook University as a freshman for the following fall semester will be considered for scholarship support ranging from $2000 to full scholarship support (tuition, University comprehensive fee, room and board) based upon high school academic achievement and standardized test scores. | To apply, submit your Application for Admission to the University by December 1st and the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st. |
| William and Jane Knapp Alumni Scholarship | The number of scholarships and duration is determined by the funds available in the endowment account. High achieving incoming freshmen with demonstrated financial need (based on FAFSA submission) with at least one parent who graduated from Stony Brook University will be considered. The scholarship is approximately $3,400. | To apply, submit your Application for Admission to the University by December 1st and the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st. No additional application is required. |
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| LSAMP - Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation | SUNY LSAMP is funded to increase the number of underrepresented minorities (African-American, Latino, Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Pacific Islander) who pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Applicants must be either citizens or permanent residents of the United States. The LSAMP program is especially interested in high-achieving students who intend to pursue post-baccalaureate studies in science or mathematics and bachelor degrees in engineering. The SUNY LSAMP program is not funded to support students declaring majors in medicine, nursing, or allied health sciences. All application information will be held in strictest confidence. |
Deadline: February 1 |
| LSAMP - OEDG Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences |
LSAMP-OEDG is funded to increase the number of underrepresented minorities (African-American, Latino, Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Pacific Islander) who pursue academic and/or professional careers in the Geosciences (Earth Science, Geology, Marine Science and Meteorology). Applicants must be either citizens or permanent residents of the United States. The LSAMP-OEDG program is especially interested in high-achieving students who intend to pursue post-baccalaureate studies in Geoscience. All application information will be held in strictest confidence. |
Deadline: February 1 |
| The Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences offers a limited number of competitive scholarships. Students may compete for scholarships in performance, composition, history, or theory. | For more information contact Dr. Perry Goldstein in the Department of Music at 631-632-7330 or view the Music Department’s Website. | |
| National Merit Scholars | Any current year National Merit Scholar Finalist or Semifinalist who is eligible for admission to Stony Brook University as a freshman for the following fall semester will be considered for scholarship support ranging from $2000 to full scholarship support (tuition, University comprehensive fee, room and board) based upon high school academic achievement and standardized test scores. | To apply, submit your Application for Admission to the University by December 1st and the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st. Proof of Finalist status will be required. |
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| Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship | The purpose of the Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship is to increase representation of minority and disadvantaged individuals in New York State licensed professions. | Applications and information are available from Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Website. |
| S-STEM - Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
The Stony Brook University Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The program is administered by the Department of Technology and Society in Stony Brook’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. There are two different S-STEM awards available for Stony Brook students. S-STEM I is
for students in Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. S-STEM II is for students in natural and
physical science, geo and marine science, and mathematics. Neither S-STEM I nor II is meant to support
students intending to attend a professional school, e.g., medical school, upon graduation. More information >> |
For freshman applicants, the deadline is February 1. |
| Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships | Valedictorians and Salutatorians graduating in Spring of the current year will be considered for generous scholarship support upon admission and enrollment at Stony Brook for the following Fall semester. You must apply and be admitted to the University for the Fall semester following your graduation in the Spring and official documentation from your high school must be submitted confirming this status. | To apply, submit your Application for Admission to the University by December 1st and the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st. No additional application is required. Official High School confirmation of status is required by June 1st. This should be sent to the Office of Student Financial Aid Services at Stony Brook University. |
| All students accepted into WISE will receive some level of scholarship support for one to four years. Applicants must have a demonstrated aptitude or interest in science, math or engineering, as evidenced by four years of math or science courses in high school, excellent grades, a minimum score of 600 on the quantitative SAT (or an ACT score of at least 27), research or other relevant experience or pertinent extracurricular activities. Further information is available from the WISE website. | Applicants must be admitted to the WISE program. To apply, submit your Application for Admission to the
University by December 1st and the Online Supplemental Application by December 31st. Applicants
are also required to send copies of their transcripts and letters of
recommendation to:
Undergraduate Academic Affairs |
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| World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship | The World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship guarantees
access to a college education for survivors, their families, financial dependents
of innocent victims, and those who were severely and/or permanently disabled
as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United
States of America, or rescue and recovery efforts. This includes
victims at the World Trade Center site, Pentagon or on flights 11,
77, 93, or 175.
For additional information on scholarships available for dependents of victims of events on September 11, 2001, visit familiesoffreedom.org/ | For application information, contact The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). |