HHM Community Service
Student who has taken time to serve the community and whose presence and kindness
has had a positive impact on the university.
HHM Academic Award
Student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in all subjects and
is active in the Latino and campus community.
HHM Leadership Award
Student who has assumed a leadership role(s) in any Stony Brook recognized society,
club, sorority, fraternity or association.
Rafaela Luna Abreu Memorial Scholarship
This memorial scholarship was created by Dora Maria Abreu (SBU Alum) in honor of her
mother who passed away to breast cancer. This scholarship will be given to a student
in the sciences that has demonstrated outstanding academic accomplishments and has
served others in the Latino community much like her mother did. ($250 scholarship)
Las Madrinas Award
"Madrina" is "godmother" in Spanish. Students select a woman at SBU who is a member
of the faculty or staff and who has contributed to the quality of life and educational
growth and development of Latino students. This woman also has served as a mentor
and a guide in all aspects of student life.
Los Padrinos Award
"Padrino" is "godfather" in Spanish. Students select a man at SBU who is a member
of faculty or staff and who has contributed to the quality of life and educational
growth and development of Latino students. This man also has served as a mentor and
a guide in all aspects of student life.
Faculty/Staff Award
Any SBU member can select up to two members of the faculty or staff community for
outstanding, extraordinary contributions, service, outreach, and commitment to the
Hispanic community.
A. Sanchez Undergraduate Achievement Award
This annual award is to recognize an undergraduate student who has shown outstanding
academic achievement, scholarly promise and service and leadership to the community.
($1,000 scholarship)