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💰 Stony Brook University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
In-State Awards
$2,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$10,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$4,000 total

Stony Brook University offers 7 merit scholarships. Awards run $2,000-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $28,880, students receiving the largest award pay about $18,880 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Stony Brook University

Tuition & fees
$28,880
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Largest annual award
$10,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$18,880/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $18,196), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Stony Brook University's website
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Other scholarships at Stony Brook University (7)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

National Merit Scholarships
$3,000/yr
Scholarship of $3,000 per year for four consecutive years for National Merit Scholar Finalists and Semifinalists, with an additional $2,000 possible for Finalists.
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Regeneron Science Talent Search National Finalists and Semifinalists
$3,000/yr
Scholarship of $3,000 per year for four consecutive years for Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalists and Semifinalists.
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S-STEM Assets Scholarship
$2,000-$2,800/yr
Scholarship for community college transfer students in STEM majors, providing $2,000 for the first year and $2,800 for the second year.
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Stephen and Mary Leshner Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for graduates of Division Avenue High School in Levittown, New York, who have a minimum high school GPA of 80.
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The JFEW SUNY Scholars Program in International Relations & Global Affairs
$5,500/yr
Two-year program offering up to $5,500 in annual scholarship support and a paid summer internship for students in international relations.
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URECA Research Scholarship
$4,000 one-time
Summer research program providing a $4,000 stipend for students engaged in full-time faculty-mentored research.
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Yardi Scholar Cohort
$10,000/yr
A four-year renewable $10,000 scholarship for incoming freshmen who have applied to the College of Business.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Stony Brook University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about Stony Brook University scholarships

How much merit aid does Stony Brook University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$10,000/yr. Stony Brook University lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

Does Stony Brook University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Stony Brook University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 35% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Stony Brook University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Stony Brook University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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