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Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 to honor the former Chair of the Africana Studies Department, who was an ardent supporter of diversity, equality, and social justice. The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship has been created in his name to acknowledge exceptional students who excel in their studies while actively advocating for social justice issues; display their interest and commitment by participating, organizing and coordinating a variety of extracurricular and community outreach or organizing activities; demonstrate leadership qualities; and make contributions to diversity related programs on the Stony Brook University campus or in their communities.

The recipient of the Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship will be announced at the Black History Month Closing Program on February 27, 2023. Click here for details.  

Award: $500

Eligibility:

  • Be a Full-time Stony Brook student in current academic year
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Demonstration of financial need
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities and community involvement
  • Demonstrate potential and promise

To Apply:

You can apply online. When submitting your application, please include the following:

  • Your Resume
  • Your personal statement
  • Two letters of Recommendation (See application for details)

Application Deadline:

Submit your completed application by Friday, February 4, 2022 by 5 PM.

Mr. Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship

The Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 in memory and honor of the former Director of Special Projects at Stony Brook University in the late 1970s which included the supervision of EOP/AIM, Upward Bound, and Disabled Student Services. Once serving as a Tuskegee Airman in WWII, he became a zealous supporter of social justice, and served as the Chairman of Suffolk County Human Rights Commission. The Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship was established for underrepresented students who are admissible under regular criteria but due to financial constraints may be unable to complete their education.

The recipient of the Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship will be announced at the Black History Month Closing Program on February 27, 2023. Click here for details. 

Awards: $500

Eligibility:

  • Be a Full-time Stony Brook student in current academic year
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Demonstration of financial need
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities and community involvement
  • Demonstrate potential and promise

How to apply

You may submit your application online. When submitting your application, please include the following:

  • Your Resume
  • Your personal statement
  • Two letters of Recommendation (See application for details)

Application Deadline:

Submit your completed application by Friday, February 4, 2022 by 5 PM.

Questions?
Call (631) 632-6280 or email  OEA@stonybrook.edu