Discipline:

All fields of study

Target Group:

Graduating Seniors from 62 campuses throughout the State University of New York. Stony Brook is eligible to nominate up to 15 students.

Award:

Each recipient will receive a framed certificate and medallion, which may be worn at commencement. There will be a ceremony at SUNY Albany in the Spring.

Description:

This award is given annually to a very select number of graduating seniors who have demonstrated, and been recognized, for the integration of academic excellence with accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts or career achievement.

SBU Deadline:

January 21, 2009. Nomination forms must be submitted to UAA for consideration of campus nomination/endorsement. Reference letters are not required. Please note the criteria for this award:

• Only students who graduate between June 2008 and May 2009 with a 3.50 GPA or higher will be considered for the award.
• The nomination form must be typed and submitted by the nominee.
• Applicants may include as many items as they wish in the Award/Recognition section of the form by duplicating it.
• accomplishments should be listed in a minimum of four categories (only the Arts or Athletics categories may be left blank).
• A resume is encouraged.

Discipline:

All fields of study

Target Group:

Graduating Seniors

Award:

Each recipient will receive a check and a plaque which will be presented at the Commencement Ceremony in May.

Description:

The H. Lee Dennison Valedictorian Award goes to the graduating senior who entered Stony Brook as a transfer student, completed at least 60 credits of letter grade work , and attained the highest cumulative grade point average in that work.

Discipline:

All fields of study

Target Group:

Graduating Seniors

Award:

Each recipient will receive a check and a plaque which will be presented at the Baccalaureate Convocation Ceremony

Description:

Presented annually by the Stony Brook Foundation to a graduating senior in recognition of outstanding contributions to public service in the Long Island region.

Requirements:

We suggest that nomination letters should be accompanied by support letters, an unofficial transcript, a resume or list of accomplishments and other pertinent materials.

SBU Deadline:

Nomination forms are due to the UAA Fellowship Office by late January.

Discipline:

All fields of study

Target Group:

Graduating Seniors

Award:

Each recipient will receive a check and a plaque which will be presented at the Commencement Ceremony in May.

Description:

The Ward Melville Valedictorian Award goes to the graduating senior who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average over four years as an undergraduate at Stony Brook.

Discipline:

Humanities

Target Group:

Undergraduate

Award:

Monetary award and Certificate of Recognition given at the University's Annual Undergraduate Recognition Awards Ceremony at the end of the Spring semester.

Inquiry Deadline:

Students should research this opportunity as early as possible. Contact the Fellowship Office by early December.

SBU Deadline:

Nomination forms are due to the UAA Fellowship Office by late February. Results will be announced by mid April.

Discipline:

All fields of study

Target Group:

Undergraduate

Award:

Monetary award and Certificate of Recognition given at the University's Annual Undergraduate Recognition Awards Ceremony at the end of the Spring semester.

Description:

The Elisabeth Luce Moore Award in International and Religious Studies is given to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic potential and a promise of contribution to the fostering of international understanding and the appreciation of religious values.

SBU Deadline:

Nomination forms are due to the UAA Fellowship Office by late February. Results will be announced by mid April.

Discipline:

All fields of study

Target Group:

Graduating Seniors

Award:

Each recipient will be presented with a certificate at the Baccalaureate Convocation Ceremony

Description:

This award is given annually to a very select number of graduating seniors who have shown true academic excellence, not just in the classroom, but in other ways as well, in research or creative activities, or in building an academic community.

SBU Deadline:

Nomination deadline is March. Results will be announced in the spring.

Discipline:

All fields of study

Target Group:

Essay competition for SUNY Pre-law Juniors and Seniors

Award:

Award of $1,500 and a Commemorative Plaque for the Best 2,000 Word Paper and Award of $1,000 for the Runner-Up. Additionally all entrants will receive certificates of participation.

Description:

The award is given on the basis of an essay on a selected legal topic that changes annually. The essay has a maximum length of 3,000 words excluding the bibliography.

Requirement:

University endorsement required. A faculty member must attest that he/she has read the essay and recommends it as a high-quality work representing the best of the University. No more than three essays may be forwarded to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs. The Vice Chancellor will recommend the finalist to the Chancellor for approval by the board of trustees. To initiate nomination, contact the Fellowship Office
SBU Deadline: Nomination forms are due to the UAA Fellowship Office by late winter, usually February. Check for exact date. Results will be announced by mid to late April.

SSBU Deadline:

Nomination forms are due to the UAA Fellowship Office by late winter, usually February. Check for exact date. Results will be announced by mid to late April.

Discipline:

All fields of study

Target Group:

Graduating Seniors

Award:

Each recipient will receive a check and a plaque which will be presented at the Baccalaureate Convocation Ceremony

Description:

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

Requirement:

We suggest that nomination letters should be accompanied by support letters, an unofficial transcript, a resume or list of accomplishments and other pertinent materials.

SBU Deadline:

Nomination forms are due to the UAA Fellowship Office by late January.

Discipline:

All fields of study

Target Group:

Undergraduate

Award:

Certificate of Recognition given at the University's Annual Undergraduate Recognition Awards Ceremony at the end of the Spring semester.

Description:

Students may be nominated for awards in Academic Excellence or Outstanding Achievement. Awards for Academic Excellence are given for academic accomplishments that go beyond the classroom experience. Awards for Outstanding Achievement are presented for accomplishments that relate to the life of the university and surrounding community. Some appropriate areas of accomplishment are academics, research, service, performing or visual arts, athletic achievement, internships, and student government.

Requirement:

Nominees must be matriculated students, have completed at least two semesters at Stony Brook University , and be currently registered for a minimum of 9 credits.

Nominees must be nominated for either Academic Excellence (minimum GPA 3.4) or Outstanding Achievement (min GPA 2.5)

We suggest that nomination letters should be accompanied by support letters, an unofficial transcript, a resume or list of accomplishments and other pertinent materials.

SBU Deadline:

Nomination forms are due to the UAA Fellowship Office by late January. Results will be announced by mid April.