Stony Brook Future Scholars Program

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

The Stony Brook Future Scholars Program offers  students from our partner schools mentorship, academic enrichment, and college readiness resources from 8th grade through high school graduation.

This program is available to students in our partner school districts: Riverhead Central School District, Bridgehampton Union Free School District, Tuckahoe Common School District, Southampton Union Free School District, and Hampton Bays Public Schools. 

Each year, we welcome 50 students and offer them a cohort based model to build long lasting connections with their peers from our five partner school districts. They meet regularly throughout the school year for workshops and learning opportunities designed to help them succeed in life post high-school graduation. Students participate in activities that introduce them to various career fields, explore new found interests and strengthen  their skill sets. 

Candidates can submit an application via our application portal. Candidates must  complete the application with support from a  parent or guardian.

Candidates will be notified of their admissions decision via the application portal. 

The program is free for all participants. 

No, you are not required to attend Stony Brook University. Our goal is to provide you with the tools, confidence and knowledge needed to create a post-secondary plan upon high school graduation.

No, however, we will help you prepare for both high school graduation and admission to any college, university, or post-secondary opportunity you choose.

After successful completion of the program, students who are accepted to Stony Brook University will be eligible for a four-year, tuition-free education through a combination of federal, state, and private grants. Criteria to qualify for the free tuition at SBU through Future Scholars:
  1. Students need to be accepted to the university.
  2. Program participation will be taken into consideration as part of the holistic review process.
  3. If accepted, students will receive a scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition after other aid is applied (Pell, TAP, Excelsior). This does not cover housing or fees.
  4. If the student takes part in the Seawolves at Suffolk program (Joint admission), the scholarship can be applied for the last two years at Stony Brook.

If Scholars are not admitted to Stony Brook directly after graduating high school, they have the option to attend Suffolk Community College through an applicable Dual Degree Program; upon acceptance we will honor the tuition scholarship for the final two years of study at Stony Brook University

You must attend all mandatory events, which will be provided to you in advance. Activities are to meant to support your studies and personal growth.