Stony Brook Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students

• Regeneron Finalists/Semifinalists: $3,000 a year for four consecutive years
• National Merit Finalists/Semifinalists: $3,000 a year for four consecutive years; Finalists naming Stony Brook as top choice may receive an additional $2,000
• Yardi Scholar Cohort: $10,000 a year, renewable for four years
• Presidential Scholarships vary with academic qualifications; duration and amount vary by scholarship (some four years, some one year, some renewable)

• National Merit notification to the university: September 15
• Valedictorian/Salutatorian official documentation from the school: September 15
• Award emails begin in the early part of the new year, typically after an offer of admission

1. Apply for admission by the Early Action (November 1) or Regular Decision (January 15) deadline.
2. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if need is a factor.
3. For National Merit or Valedictorian/Salutatorian awards, send the official documents (valedictorian documentation from a school counselor to [email protected]).
4. Check the award letter email and SOLAR Award Detail for terms.

• National Merit Scholarship Program letter (complete letter)
• Official school transcript or counselor statement on letterhead showing class rank for Valedictorian/Salutatorian

Academic merit, programme strength, test scores (where submitted), co-curricular activities, research experience and special talents.