The 2026 SBSON Awards and Scholarships Ceremony
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5 to 8:30 pm
Stony Brook University Student Activities Center, Ballroom A
Note: RSVP deadline for recipients is April 1, 2026.
Students, please self-nominate for one or more awards/scholarships. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before submitting your self-nomination.
Self-nominations are due by 5 pm on Friday, October 24.
Please note: Not all awards are represented here; several awards have an alternative selection process and are not open to self-nomination.
Winning recipients will be notified via email at the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester. More information regarding next steps will be communicated via email.
Please email Dr. Tina Abbate if you have any questions: santina.abbate@stonybrook.edu
Graduate Student Awards
Brooke Ellison Legacy Scholarship
Eligibility: Currently full-time (min. 6 credits) in one of the SON’s graduate programs; special consideration may be given to candidates who demonstrate financial need.
Self-Nomination Application: Brooke Ellison Legacy Scholarship
Ellen Weisenberg Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in one of the following graduate programs: Adult-Gero NP Program, Family NP Program or Pediatric NP Program.
Other criteria: Demonstrated financial need, overall cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher. Preference given to a student who desires to work with individuals with physical, behavioral and/or developmental disabilities.
Self-Nomination Application: Ellen Weisenberg Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Gene Mundie Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Currently full-time (min. 6 credits) doctoral-level study (PhD or DNP).
Self-Nomination Application: Gene Mundie Endowed Scholarship
George E. Xippolitos Memorial Award
Eligibility: Doctoral-level study (PhD or DNP). Provide support for doctoral research with an emphasis in cardiac nursing, including but not limited to research, travel, awards, and professional development.
Self-Nomination Application: George E. Xippolitos Memorial Award
Julie O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Award
Eligibility: Currently enrolled as a School of Nursing student who is pursuing a degree in professional nursing.
Self-Nomination Application: Julie O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Award
Kappa Gamma Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility: Currently full-time in a master’s graduate program and in good academic standing. For graduate programs, full-time is considered 6 or more credits.
Self-Nomination Application: Kappa Gamma Nursing Scholarship
Marie Frey Memorial Award
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in the Midwifery Program. Demonstrates outstanding clinical skills. This candidate believes that birth is a profound event that has the capacity to empower women to make positive changes for themselves and their families, forever enriching their lives.
Self-Nomination Application: Marie Frey Memorial Award
Mary G. Bourguignon Memorial Award
Eligibility: Currently full-time (min. 6 credits) in the Midwifery Program; special consideration may be given to candidates who demonstrate financial need and/or are from an ethnically diverse background.
Self-Nomination Application: Mary G. Bourguignon Memorial Award
School of Nursing Alumni Board Scholarship Award
Eligibility: Full-time student in undergraduate or graduate programs, demonstrated financial need, minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.25, and excellence in community and/or university service.
Self-Nomination Application: School of Nursing Alumni Board Scholarship Fund
Sigma Award in Recognition of Doretta Dick
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or doctoral (DNP or PhD) program. This award is given out for excellence in professional writing. Writing submission required.
Self-Nomination Application: Sigma Award in Recognition of Doretta Dick
Undergraduate Student Awards
Barbara Mills Scholarship in Nursing
Eligibility: Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program (ABP, BBP or RNBP). Demonstrated financial need and good academic standing.
Self-Nomination Application: Barbara Mills Scholarship in Nursing
Diane Ducy Hitchings-Tiernan ’72 RN Baccalaureate Award
Eligibility: Currently enrolled as a full-time student at the School of Nursing. Special consideration is given to students who previously graduated from a two-year RN program and are entering the RNBP program. Otherwise, choose a full-time student from another undergraduate nursing program (ABP or BBP).
Special consideration is also given to a student who has an interest in and was involved with community service and displays leadership capabilities. The chosen student must show financial need and have a current overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
Self-Nomination Application: Diane Ducy Hitchings-Tiernan ’72 RN Baccalaureate Award
Frances Bisignano Scholarship Award
Eligibility: Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program (ABP, BBP or RNBP) with a current overall cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher. Special consideration is given to first-year nursing students in the ABP or BBP program influenced by a family member to become a nurse.
Self-Nomination Application: Frances Bisignano Scholarship Award
Hilda R Maier Scholarship Endowment
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (ABP, BBP or RNBP), completed one semester in good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Self-Nomination Application: Hilda R Maier Scholarship Endowment
Hugh J.B. Cassidy Memorial Award
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (ABP, BBP or RNBP), must be a veteran or a family member of a veteran.
Self-Nomination Application: Hugh J.B. Cassidy Memorial Award
Jean M. Bellia Award
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (ABP, BBP or RNBP); first year of program; minimum overall cumulative GPA 3.0; financial need; strong commitment to the nursing profession.
Self-Nomination Application: Jean M. Bellia Award
Julie O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Award
Eligibility: Currently enrolled as a School of Nursing student who is pursuing a degree in professional nursing.
Self-Nomination Application: Julie O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Award
Keane T. Kyle Memorial Award
Eligibility: Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program (ABP, BBP or RNBP); current overall cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher; special consideration given to a male student who demonstrates a passion for perioperative nursing or nursing informatics.
Self-Nomination Application: Keane T. Kyle Memorial Award
Kim Mehmood Scholarship
Eligibility: Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program (ABP, BBP or RNBP); financial need; interest in practicing in the field of pediatric nursing.
Self-Nomination Application: Kim Mehmood Scholarship
Margaret Hoffman Scholarship in Nursing
Eligibility: Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program (ABP, BBP or RNBP); financial need; interest or experience in cancer care for the elderly.
Self-Nomination Application: Margaret Hoffman Scholarship in Nursing
Matt Silverstone Memorial Award
Eligibility: Awarded to a BBP senior who demonstrates the many wonderful qualities that made Matt our beloved colleague; understated, humble, kind-hearted, generous and giving of oneself, thoughtful, good-natured, and quick-witted.
Self-Nomination Application: Matt Silverstone Memorial Award
Ora James Bouey Scholarship
Eligibility: Currently enrolled full-time as a BBP student; current overall cumulative GPA is 2.5 or higher; demonstrated financial need.
Self-Nomination Application: Ora James Bouey Scholarship
School of Nursing Alumni Board Scholarship Award
Eligibility: Full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate program; demonstrated financial need; minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.25; excellence in community and/or university service.
Self-Nomination Application: School of Nursing Alumni Board Scholarship Fund
Sigma Award in Recognition of Doretta Dick
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or doctoral (DNP or PhD) program. This award is given out for excellence in professional writing. A writing submission is required.
Self-Nomination Application: Sigma Award in Recognition of Doretta Dick
Stelling Family Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate student in the ABP, BBP or RNBP program; demonstrated financial need; minimum GPA of 3.3. Preference is given to a student who is in the first year of their program and demonstrates financial need.
Self-Nomination Application: Stelling Family Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Yvonne C. Harmon Award
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (ABP, BBP or RNBP); demonstrates financial need, leadership and academic excellence; and service to the community.
Self-Nomination Application: Yvonne C. Harmon Award
