Student Awards & Scholarships

The Stony Brook Alumni Association has given Stony Brook students over $156,000 in scholarship money. This year, eight deserving students will win scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000. If you are a leader, excel in academics, or have made a difference in the community this is a great opportunity to be rewarded for all of your hard work. Early applications are due by December 11, 2009. Final deadline for all applicants is February 19, 2010. Winners will be honored at an award ceremony in April 2010.

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Alumni Association Legacy Award $750
This award is given to a student who demonstrates academic success and leadership in the campus community and is a child of a Stony Brook alumnus.

Babak Movahedi Senior Leadership Award $1000
Established by Babak Movahedi '82, this award is presented to a graduating senior who has made a significant change in the university environment bringing together various constituencies through the development of community life.

First Alumni Award $1000
Established by the Founder's group which is the first five graduating classes of Stony Brook (1961-1966), The First Alumni Scholarship is awarded to a full-time sophomore or junior who has a minimum 2.75 GPA, financial need, and the pioneering spirit personified by many of the Founder's Group alumni. Preference will be given to promising students who are the first members of their immediate families to pursue a college education.

Gloria and Mark Snyder Award of Excellence $1000
Established by Gloria Snyder '72 and Mark Snyder '69, this award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated academic leadership skills and a commitment to Jewish life on campus.

Larry Roher Entrepreneurial Achievement Award $1000
Established by Larry Roher '79, this award is presented to an undergraduate who has served in a managerial and leadership role either on or off campus or has pursued entrepreneurial and innovative programs or activities.

Life Member Award $500
Awarded to a matriculating graduate student, who is a Stony Brook alumnus who has contributed significantly as a graduate student in the areas of research, volunteerism, and leadership.

Joseph N. Campolo Award for Legal Studies $750
Awarded to a student preparing to enter the practice of law who has demonstrated a commitment to public service.

Outstanding Future Alumni Award $750
Awarded to high-achieving students who have demonstrated excellence in academic performance and community service and have made valuable contributions to the University community.

2009 Student Award Winners

Alumni Association Legacy Award

Christopher Funfgeld

Babak Movahedi Senior Leadership Award
Jason Shank

First Alumni Award
Stephanie Boynton

Gloria and Mark Snyder Award of Excellence
Geordan Kushner

Joseph N. Campolo Award for Legal Studies
Syeda Melissa Nuruzzaman

Larry Roher Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
Anne Elizabeth Di Salvo

Life Member Award
David M. Cooper

Outstanding Future Alumni Award
Evelyn Flores and Mark Geraci