In recognition of Pride Month, Stony Brook University has announced the opening of applications for the Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership. This scholarship is named in honor of Harvey Milk, an alumnus of the University at Albany class of 1951 and a notable advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights.
The announcement was made on June 24 by John B. King Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY). The award aims to acknowledge an upper-level student who has shown commitment to promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusiveness within their campus community. Both nominations from campus presidents and self-nominations are accepted until the end of September 2025.
"SUNY is proud to call Harvey Milk an alumnus, and we are honored to help continue his legacy through the Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership scholarship," stated King. "Harvey Milk was the epitome of leadership during extremely difficult times for the LGBTQIA+ community and has inspired countless others to stand up for equality, justice, and acceptance. I encourage all SUNY students to build on Harvey Milk’s efforts to create a more welcoming and just world for all."
Interested SUNY students can find additional information and access the scholarship application on the SUNY website.