Office of Global Affairs

Global Conflict Scholarship


In support of students whose education has been impacted by global conflict, Stony Brook University offers the following scholarship opportunity. Scholarships are limited. Please review all qualifications and details before submitting an application. Questions can be directed to globalaffairs@stonybrook.edu.

Application Deadlines

  • New Applications: March 15
  • Renewal Applications: February 15

Applications are closed for the 2026/27 Academic Year. They will reopen in January.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Proof of citizenship (valid passport or Refugee Travel Document) from a country designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by USCIS. Students from other countries may be considered on a space-available basis and are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicant is responsible for their own travel to Stony Brook University. Stony Brook is unable to support relocation costs.
  • Certification that applicant's ability to study has been impacted by global conflict.
  • Students must be admitted to their academic program at Stony Brook University. Program application can be submitted after the scholarship application.

Preferred Qualifications
Applicants meeting the below qualifications will be given preference for scholarships:

  • Currently enrolled Stony Brook University students who meet the minimum GPA requirements and are in good standing with the university.
  • Currently approved for TPS, Refugee, Asylee, or other Humanitarian Parole status in the U.S.
  • Documented ability to arrive in the U.S. for the start of the Fall Semester.
  • Previously received this scholarship for Academic English study through the Intensive English Center (IEC).

Current, active students studying at an overseas university or at Stony Brook University may apply to receive one or more of the following scholarships:

Tuition and Fee Scholarship
Full tuition scholarship covering the cost of Stony Brook tuition and all associated fees, including student health insurance.

On-Campus Housing Scholarship
Stony Brook University will waive the cost of on-campus housing.

Meal Plan Scholarship
Stony Brook University will provide a free standard meal plan.


Academic Programs
Scholarships are available for Undergraduate, Graduate (Master's only), and Intensive Academic English study. Before submitting an application, please review Stony Brook University's academic departments and majors. Some degree programs may have limited capacity.

Undergraduate Graduate Intensive English

Program Duration
Program start dates coincide with Stony Brook's Academic Calendar. Scholarships are for a period of one (1) academic year, starting in the Fall Semester. Summer and Winter Session are not included. Students may apply annually to renew their scholarship through completion of their academic program, pending the availability of funds and an evaluation of financial need and academic progress toward degree completion.

Intensive English scholarship recipients graduating Level 104 in the Fall Semester may be considered to begin undergraduate study in the Spring term as a fully admitted undergraduate student, but must submit a new scholarship application for their undergraduate academic program for the following Fall Semester.

Below is a list of documents that are required to submit the application.  Applications missing these documents will not be considered for the scholarship. 

  • Valid Passport or Refugee Travel Document (photo page)
  • Three short statement essays on the below topics: 
    • Academic Statement (200 words or less) - Please explain how you will overcome your previous experiences to become a successful Global Conflict Scholar at Stony Brook University. Use specific examples from your academic, professional, or personal life experiences to demonstrate your ability to succeed with the support of this scholarship.
    • Impact Statement (200 words or less) - Describe your career and/or educational plans after completing your education at SBU. How will you receiving the Global Conflict Scholarship help you reach these future goals? How will you receiving this award positively impact your future communities?
    • Community Engagement (100 words or less) - Consider the ways in which you engaged with your home community before the conflict (through extracurricular activities, hobbies, or volunteering) or wished you had been able to engage. In what unique ways do you plan to connect with Stony Brook’s community? Provide specific examples.
  • Previous Transcripts (official transcripts are preferred, but we will accept unofficial transcripts)
  • Proof of Language Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
  • Completed Financial Aid Application Form (may include a locally submitted FAFSA-like form or questionnaire)

  • Stony Brook University Transcript
  • Three short statement essays on the below topics: 
    • Academic Statement (200 words or less) - Please explain how the combination of your current Global Conflict Scholar status and your personal experiences make you a successful scholar. Use specific examples from your academic, professional, or personal life experiences to demonstrate your ability to continue to succeed with the support of this scholarship.
    • Impact Statement (200 words or less) - Describe your current career and/or educational plans after completing your education at Stony Brook University. How will the continued support of the Global Conflict Scholarship help you reach these future goals? How will you receiving this award positively impact your future communities?
    • Community Engagement (100 words or less) - As a current Global Conflict Scholar, consider the ways you are actively engaging with SBU’s community (through extracurricular activities, hobbies, or volunteering). In what unique ways do you plan to continue to connect with Stony Brook’s community? Provide specific examples.
  • Completed Financial Aid Application Form (may include a locally submitted FAFSA-like form or questionnaire)