For Students
Grant/Fellowship Opportunities
Below you will find links to various descriptions of and applications for grants, fellowships, and awards. For answers to inquiries or for help with applying, please contact Taryn Kutujian, VISTA Coordinator, at 631-632-6812 or at tkutujia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is a coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents representing some 6 million students who are committed to fulfilling the public purposes of higher education. An updated list of funding opportunities and fellowships for students and faculty can be found at Campus Compact.
2009 Frank Newman Leadership Award
Campus Compact is now accepting online applications for the 2009 Frank Newman Leadership Award.
The deadline is March 20, 2009.
The Frank Newman Leadership Award provides financial support and mentorship to assist students with financial need and civic leadership potential to help them achieve their academic and civic goals. Two $5,000 awards are available to undergraduate students at Campus Compact member colleges and universities.
The Frank Newman Leadership Award honors the unique legacy of Frank Newman, co-founder of Campus Compact, by recognizing presidential leadership for civic engagement and exceptional students who have shown potential for civic leadership through community service and scholastic achievement.
For more information about the Newman Award and a link to the online application form, see www.compact.org/awards/newman. With questions regarding the award, please contact us at awards@compact.org and include "Newman Award" in the subject line or call (617) 357-1881.
CASE Grant
The New York Campus Compact is providing students at member campuses access to six awards of $1,000 to support a campus/community project, through the Carter Academic Service Entrepreneur (CASE) Grant program, described below. Supported by the Kellogg Foundation, the CASE Grants encourage students to collaborate with a community organization, work with a faculty member, and develop an effective response to a pressing community need. All applications are made online and are evaluated by a panel of NYCC reviewers. Awards made this spring may be applied to projects in the spring, summer, or fall. All funds will be awarded before August 2008, although project activities and expenditures may continue into the fall.
Ford Foundation Grants
Founded to advance human welfare, the Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions around the world.
Frank Newman Leadership Award
The Frank Newman Leadership Award provides financial support and mentorship to assist students achieve their civic and academic goals. Two $5,000 awards are available to undergraduate students at Campus Compact member colleges and universities.
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $10,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world.
State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grants
State Farm Grants are available to institutions of higher education for projects which are youth initiated, designed, and carried out in conjunction with a community partner. Grants range from $25,000 to $100,000 and are evaluated by the youth advisory board for how well they utilize service-learning to address access to higher education, environmental responsibility, financial literacy, disaster preparedness, and driver safety. Applications are due October 3, 2008. Detailed information on the RFP process, grant requirements, evaluation and eligibility criteria is available here.
STOP Hunger Scholarship
Recognizing and honoring students for community service
The Sodexo Foundation seeks applicants for the STOP Hunger Scholarships to recognize students in the fight against hunger in America. The STOP Hunger Scholarships recognize and reward students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger and its root causes in the United States.
Application materials available here >> Access Key: SDXF
"My Culture + Your Culture = ? Share Your Story" Video Contest (Deadline: January 26, 2009)
The Volvo Adventure Environmental Project Grants (Deadline: January 31, 2009)
New America Foundation's Workforce & Family Program Essay Contest (Deadline: February 20, 2009)
Ben & Jerry's Foundation Social Change Projects (Deadline: Ongoing)
VIA Community Fellowships
In 2008 VIA Community Fellowships in Vietnam will offer four Community Fellowships to exceptional candidates with a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to Vietnam or the Vietnamese-American community.
Volunteers for Prosperity
The Office of Volunteers for Prosperity (VFP) in cooperation with the USA Freedom Corps at the White House, and Global Giving Foundation, launched the Volunteers for Prosperity Service Incentive Program or VFPServ. This is an innovative public-private partnership to help address the financial challenges facing a number of skilled Americans interested in short-term international voluntary service by providing matching grants ranging from $500 to $1000 to offset travel, insurance, and local living costs.
Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
Through this fellowship, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from under-represented racial and ethnic minority groups, particularly from the Black/African American, Latino, and American Indian communities.
We The People Challenge Grant Opportunity
NEH invites proposals for challenge grants designed to help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for humanities activities focused on exploring significant themes and events in American history. NEH is particularly interested in projects that advance knowledge of the founding principles of the United States in their full historical and institutional context.
Community Service Projects for Students & Student Groups
Adopt-a-Mentoring Program
Providing kids a snack is an important yet costly job for an after-school mentoring program. Why not lend a hand? Your student group can sign up to fuel a local mentoring program for a day, a week, even a month!
Thanksgiving Baskets
Help those in need celebrate Thanksgiving by arranging baskets full of delicious holiday foods.
Adopt-a-Child for the Holidays
A gift-giving opportunity for children in need.
Book Drive
Collect books for schools and families in the U.S., Africa, and Asia.
If you are interested in participating in any of these projects, pleae contact Taryn Kutujian, VISTA Coordinator, at 631-632-6812 or at tkutujia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Volunteer Opportunities
On- and Off-Campus Opportunities
Volunteers for Community Service (VCS) is a student-run, student-oriented service aimed at facilitating volunteer opportunities that connect campus and community.
International Opportunities
VCS coordinates short- and long-term volunteer positions ranging from protecting sea turtles in Mexico to building schools in Tanzania.
Hospital Volunteer Opportunities
Each year, more than 350 volunteers share their time and talents in almost every department of the Stony Brook University Medical Center.
The Stony Brook VISTA Program can connect you to mentoring programs throughout the Long Island and NYC area. We work with organizations like the Mentoring Partnership of Long Island, the Comsewogue Youth Club, EAC Chance to Advance, and more. We’d love to connect you to the mentoring program that suits your interests and time constraints.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, Please fill out an application (DOC/PDF) and submit it to the Career Center. Contact Taryn Kutujian, VISTA Coordinator, at 631-632-6812 or at tkutujia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu with any questions.
Annual Campaigns & Charitable Endeavors
Alternative Spring Break Outreach
Student-developed, student-run community service organization whose mission is to promote critical thinking, social action, and civic engagement for a lifetime by combining education, reflection, and direct service on the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Habitat for Humanity
Providing housing for others is a concrete expression of what we believe: that Stony Brook is an integral part of Long Island, cares deeply about the health of this community, and will work to ensure that all the families of this area have the necessities of life.
It's About Us
Our University. Our Campaign. Find out how to give or get involved.
Stony Brook Cares
The University's annual fundraising drive that collects and distributes urgently needed contributions to hundreds of charitable organizations, giving vital aid and support to people in need.
Volunteer Recognition Day
We invite you to participate in the second annual Volunteer Recognition Day sponsored by the Career Center, The Undergraduate College of Leadership & Service, and The Community Service-Learning Living Learning Center to honor Stony Brook students who have made a positive impact on their communities. The primary purpose of the function is to recognize and pay tribute to volunteers from many programs on/off campus. Managers of volunteers and program managers will have an opportunity to let volunteers know that others acknowledge and appreciate their contributions. The Second Annual Volunteer Recognition Day will take place on Monday, April 20, 2009, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Activities Center, Ballroom A. If you are interested in participating, e-mail Urszula.Zalewski@stonybrook.edu indicating how many students you would like to nominate. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend this special event.
Encourages students to explore the meaning of community service and leadership—two keys to career success and life satisfaction.
Community Service-Learning Living Learning Center
The interdisciplinary minor in Community Service Learning is open to all undergraduates who wish to add a service learning dimension to their academic experience.
Undergraduate College of Leadership & Service
Encourages students to explore the meaning of community service and leadership—two keys to career success and life satisfaction.
Stony Brook Community Service Club
Meet up with your fellow students and serve the greater SB community as well!
Where: James College Lounge, H Quad
When: Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
Contact: Sindhura Kunaparaju at sindhurak@gmail.com