Michel Colbert Endowed Scholarship

The Michel Colbert Endowed Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Michel Colbert, a Stony Brook Biology graduate from the class of 1986 who was killed in the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center. The primary goal of this award is to support the successful completion of an undergraduate degree for a student facing significant and unanticipated financial difficulties. While there is no strict requirement for a specific year of study, students are typically selected as Michel Colbert Fellows prior to their senior year. Recipients receive a full tuition scholarship to support their studies through graduation, provided they maintain good academic standing and full-time enrollment status. Selection for the Michel Colbert Fellowship is based on several key criteria. Applicants must be Stony Brook undergraduates with a strong record of achievement, preferably within the biological sciences, and possess a clear plan for completing their Bachelor’s degree program. Candidates must demonstrate that they are facing unexpected financial challenges likely to interfere with the timely completion of their degree. Additionally, applicants must submit a personal statement to be shared with the Colbert family that explains their course of study and how this education will impact their future career development and plans. Applications for the 2026–2027 application cycle will run from March 30, 2026- April 30, 2026.

Edward J. Mardovich '81 Memorial Scholarship

The Edward J. Mardovich '81 Memorial Scholarship in Undergraduate Biology was established by the family, friends, and fellow alumni of "Eddie" Mardovich to provide permanent scholarship support to Stony Brook students majoring in Biology. Eddie earned degrees in both Biology and Sociology at Stony Brook and was a former employee at Euro-Brokers, Inc. who was killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This scholarship is available to any Junior or Senior majoring in Biology who is a United States citizen and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The selection process for the Mardovich Scholarship focuses on both academic records and a specific personal statement. The statement must be 500 words or less and describe the applicant’s course of study in Biology, including successes, achievements, research, internships, and extracurricular experiences that have influenced their career plans. Awards provide $1,000 of coverage for educational expenses per semester for a full academic year. Students who receive the scholarship as Juniors may be eligible for renewal. To remain eligible, recipients are expected to maintain continuous full-time enrollment with a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout the scholarship period. Applications for the 2026–2027 application cycle will run from March 30, 2026- April 30, 2026.