Student Awards
Howard W. Hintz Philosophy Essay Prize
For consideration for the Howard W. Hintz Philosophy Essay, Prize, philosophy students submit an essay, not longer than 20 pages, written for a philosophy course, on which they received an A. For more information about this essay prize and how to submit your essay, read the Instructions and Cover Sheet (DOCX).
If you have any questions, e-mail the department chair, Professor Daniel Campos.
College Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
Affiliated with the Brooklyn College Honors Academy, the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) is open to highly qualified students who hope to pursue graduate study in a wide variety of humanities and social science fields as well as mathematics and environmental science. (See the MMUF website for a complete list of eligible majors). The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program at 38 American colleges and universities with the goal of increasing diversity among college faculties by helping students of great promise to become scholars of the highest distinction.
Mellon Mays fellows receive partial scholarships, summer research stipends, and help repaying undergraduate student loans. They have also won many prestigious honors and awards such as the Rosen Fellowship, the Ford Fellowship, the Goldsmith Scholarship, and being elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
For more information about the MMUF and how to apply, view the pamphlet (PDF). In addition, you can contact the Honors Academy, 2231 Boylan Hall, at 718.951.4114 or via email.
Office of Scholarships
Brooklyn College offers more than 600 scholarships, awards, and prizes each year to undergraduate and graduate students. More than $1 million is available to support the education of qualified students.
For more information, contact the Office of Scholarships at 718.951.4796.
Scholarship Opportunities for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
The Scholarships Office is happy to announce that Brooklyn College is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following scholarships. If you would like to meet with someone to discuss your eligibility for any of the opportunities listed, read the descriptions provided as well as the scholarship websites, paying particular attention to the eligibility sections; once you have done that, email Stephen Gracia, fellowship coordinator for the Office of Scholarships. In your e-mail, be sure to indicate which scholarship(s) you are interested in learning more about or applying for and also be sure to attach your résumé.
Keep in mind, these scholarships are prestigious and competitive and generally require strong backgrounds in leadership, academics, volunteerism, or research.
- Udall Foundation: The Udall Scholarship is for sophomores and juniors interested in environmental issues.
- Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship: The J.K. Watson is for freshmen and sophomores in New York City looking to supplement classroom learning with real-life experience. Fellows are to complete three consecutive summers of paid internships; fields of interest include nonprofit organizations, government service, and private enterprise.
- Beinecke Scholarship: The Beinecke is for students interested in a graduate education in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Applicants should be juniors who wish to promptly enter graduate studies after receiving their baccalaureate degree. The Beinecke African Scholarship program is for African students interested in graduate studies in conservation or wildlife ecology at a university in the United States.
- Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation: The Truman is a national scholarship that focuses on public service. It is of interest to those looking to pursue careers in government, social work, and education, among other areas. Applicants are mostly juniors who wish to further their education at the master’s or doctorate level.
- Barry Goldwater Scholarship: The Goldwater is for juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in science, mathematics, and engineering.
- Fulbright Commission UK Summer Institute: The U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for U.S. citizens to come to the United Kingdom. These summer programs provide the opportunity for U.S. undergraduates (over age 18), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to the United Kingdom on a three-, four-, or six-week academic and cultural summer program. Participants in these programs will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded U.K. university; explore the culture, heritage, and history of the United Kingdom; and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research, and communication skills.
The Rosen Fellowship Program
If you ever imagined a unique project that would advance your personal development, the Rosen Fellowship Program is designed to help you achieve your dreams.
The fellowship grants undergraduate students the possibility to create an out-of-classroom experience that will promote creative or career advancement. Each year, the program supports up to eight students who might not otherwise be able to afford such opportunities and who exhibit extraordinary creativity, determination, and promise in articulating and pursuing their career and life goals.
Students may propose a full range of activities, including study abroad, personalized internships, scientific research, artistic expression, or community engagement. All applications will be evaluated on the basis of creativity and the degree to which the proposal will credibly advance the student’s personal and professional life goals.
Fellowships are competitive and will provide stipends of up to $5,000 to each chosen recipient.
For more information, view the Office of Scholarships page regarding this fellowship opportunity.
Magner Career Center Internship Stipend Awards
Magner Career Center Internship Stipend Awards are competitive cash awards to help undergraduate and graduate students take nonpaid/low-paying off-campus internships. Financial awards range from $1,000 to $3,500 and are taxable. Internships providing small stipends, such as for travel or lunch, and
internships for academic credit are also available. Stipends are awarded based on the number of hours and weeks worked at the internship site.
These awards are made possible by very generous donations from Brooklyn College alumni (Magner, Sisti, Tow, Kandel, O’Hara, Friedman, Garil, Glaser, Geen, Kandel, and Weill) and Kauffman, Citigroup, and Turing’s Craft foundations.
For more information, view the Internship Stipend Awards Fact Sheet or you contact the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696.
Departmental Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Every year, the Department of Philosophy gives out thousands of dollars in scholarships and awards.
If you wish to inquire about departmental scholarships, awards, and the Howard W. Hintz Philosophy Essay Prize, contact:
Department of Philosophy
3308 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5311
Honors in Philosophy Requirements
- At least a 3.50 GPA in philosophy courses
- At least three credits of honors work in philosophy
- Recommendation by a vote of the Philosophy Department
Awards
- Candace J. Groudine Human Rights Award
- Emily Michael Award
- Eric Steinberg Philosophy Award
- Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Award
- John Pickett Turner Philosophy Award
- Philosophy Merit Award
- Stanley Malinovich Memorial Award for Excellence in Philosophy
Scholarships
- Beth J. Singer Scholarship for Excellence in Philosophy
- Kitty and Lou Newman Memorial Scholarship in Philosophy
- Mildred Sheehan Philosophy Scholarship
- Paul Taylor Philosophy Scholarship
Prizes
- Howard W. Hintz Philosophy Essay Prize
Award Recipients
2022
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| John Pickett Turner Philosophy Award | Roberto De Gregorio Yusuf Hasan |
| Eric Steinberg Award | Grace Dennis |
| Howard W. Hintz Essay Prize | Ryan Fratello |
| Stanley Malinovich Memorial Award | Thelonious Moree |
| Emily Michael Award | Nicole Zinuhova |
| Jay Jankelewicz Memorial Award | Lauryn Andrews |
| Mildred Sheehan Scholarship | Selina Nhu |
| Beth J. Singer Scholarship | Yolette Bukai |
| Paul Taylor Scholarship | Zhen (Yeki) Zhang |
| Kitty and Lou Newman Memorial Scholarship | Fannie Feynberg |
| Departmental Honors | Roberto De Gregorio Yusuf Hasan |
2021
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| John Pickett Turner Philosophy Award | Makesha Balkaran |
| Eric Steinberg Award | Daniela Alba |
| Howard W. Hintz Essay Prize | Gillian Gagliano |
| Stanley Malinovich Memorial Award | Nayanci Lopez |
| Matchette Foundation Award | Brenda Tawil |
| Emily Michael Award | Soanne Saint Victor |
| Jay Jankelewicz Memorial Award | Vincent Andreassi |
| Philosophy Merit Award | Kyalah Astwood Christian Reyes Ashley Velez |
| Mildred Sheehan Scholarship | Yusuf Hasan |
| Beth J. Singer Scholarship | Francesca Salter |
| Paul Taylor Scholarship | Tenaj Smith |
| Kitty and Lou Newman Memorial Scholarship | Roberto De Gregorio Lazaros Chati |
| Departmental Honors | Makesha Balkaran |
2020
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Stanley Malinovich Memorial Award | Nayanci Lopez |
| Mildred Sheehan Scholarship | Yusuf Hasan |
| Beth J. Singer Scholarship | Francesca Salter |
| Paul Taylor Scholarship | Tenaj Smith |
| Jay Jankelewicz Memorial Award | Vincent Andreassi |
| Emily Michael Award | Soanne Saint Victor |
| John Pickett Turner Philosophy Award | Makesha Balkaran |
| Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Award | Brenda Tawil |
| Kitty and Lou Newman Memorial Scholarship | Roberto De Gregorio Lazaros Chati |
| Eric Steinberg Award | Daniela Alba |
| Howard W. Hintz Essay Prize | Gillian Gagliano |
| Philosophy Merit Award | Christian Reyes Kyalah Astwood |
2019
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| John Pickett Turner Philosophy Award | Marium Abdou Todd Fitch |
| Mildred Sheehan Philosophy Scholarship | Oswaldo Nevers |
| Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Award | Fallon Pyatigorsky |
| Emily Michael Award | Alice Liu Natalia Ryabenkova |
| Paul Taylor Philosophy Scholarship | Paulina Vaynshteyn |
| Stanley Malinovich Memorial Award for Excellence in Philosophy | Daniel Durso Nicholas Tan |
| Kitty and Lou Newman Memorial Scholarship in Philosophy | Johnny Han |
| Candace J. Groudine Human Rights Award | Connor Boyd |
| Beth J. Singer Scholarship for Excellence in Philosophy | Alexandria James |
| Eric Steinberg Philosophy Award | Abraham Alex Matthew Denaro |
| Howard W. Hintz Philosophy Essay Prize | Vincent Andreassi |
| Philosophy Merit Award | Sofia Feldmann Lakshay Khosla Iqra Nazlin |
| Departmental Honors | Joel Alvarez Connor Boyd Daniel Durso Fallon Pyatigorsky |
2018
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| John Pickett Turner Philosophy Award | Ahmed Aly Christina Weinbaum |
| Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Award | Chukwunonso Nwasike |
| Emily Michael Award | Emily Costantino |
| Paul Taylor Philosophy Scholarship | Sofia Feldmann |
| Stanley Malinovich Memorial Award for Excellence in Philosophy | Heather Alper Nimra Asif |
| Kitty and Lou Newman Memorial Scholarship in Philosophy | Fallon Pyatigorsky |
| Candace J. Groudine Human Rights Award | Jennifer Innes |
| Beth J. Singer Scholarship for Excellence in Philosophy | Nicholas Tan |
| Eric Steinberg Philosophy Award | Jennifer Li Alex Mendez Shoshana Schultz |
| Departmental Honors | Nimra Asif Andrew Galteland Jennifer Li Alex Mendez Chukwunonso Nwasike Christina Weinbaum |
2017
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| John Pickett Turner Award | Andrew Rubner |
| Mildred Sheehan Scholarship | Shoshana Schultz |
| Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Award | Andrew Galteland |
| Emily Michael Award | Susan Thomas |
| Fred Michael Award | Elijah Blumofe |
| Paul Taylor Scholarship | Nicholas Tan |
| Stanley Malinovich Memorial Award | Joseph Frankel |
| Kitty and Lou Newman Memorial Scholarship | Brandon Farber |
| Candace J. Groudine Human Rights Award | Emily Costantino |
| Beth J. Singer Scholarship | Nimra Asif |
| Eric Steinberg Award | Vishnu Tiwari |
| Howard W. Hintz Essay Prize | Chukwunonso Nwasike |
| Philosophy Merit Award | Heather Alper Keren Goldberger Alex Mendez Robyn Saad |
2016
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| John Pickett Turner Award | Siminya Massias |
| Mildred Sheehan Scholarship | Andrew Galteland |
| Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Award | Susan Thomas |
| Emily Michael Award | Jennifer Innes |
| Paul Taylor Scholarship | Angela Pena |
| Stanley Malinovich Award | Rajan Lala Jacob Levin |
| Kitty and Lou Newman Scholarship | Andrew Rubner |
| Candace J. Groudine Human Rights Award | Ryan Siegel |
| Beth J. Singer Scholarship | Jessica Treijs |
| Philosophy Merit Award | Carlos Valdez |
| Eric Steinberg Award | Conrad Ziolkowski |
| Howard W. Hintz Essay Prize | Siminya Massias |
| Departmental Honors | Eric Hirsch |
2015
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Philosophy Merit Award | Jessica Treijs |
| John Pickett Turner Award | Crystal Cheng |
| Mildred Sheehan Scholarship | Siminya Massias |
| Eric Steinberg Award | Eric Grimm |
| Paul Taylor Scholarship | Conrad Ziolkowki |
| Emily Michael Award | Jessica Treijs |
| Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Award | Crystal Cheng |
| Candace J. Groudine Human Rights Award | Malak Yehia |
| Stanley Malinovich Award | Jennifer Innes |
| Kitty and Lou Newman Scholarship | Genevieve Badi-Orio |
| Departmental Honors | Crystal Cheng |
2014
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Stanley Malinovich Memorial Award | Max Feist |
| Mildred Sheehan Scholarship | Philip Coard |
| Beth J. Singer Scholarship | Eric Grimm |
| Paul Taylor Scholarship | Cecily Pinkerton |
| Kitty and Lou Newman Scholarship | Lucy Stack |
| Candace J. Groudine Human Rights Award | Ed Smith |
| Emily Michael Award | Crystal Cheng |
| John Pickett Turner Philosophy Award | William Cheung James Repetti |
| Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Award | Marco Poggio |
| Eric Steinberg Award | Casey Duncan |
| Philosophy Merit Award | Lucas Moline |
| Departmental Honors | William Cheung Lucy Stack |
2013
| Award / Scholarship | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Stanley Malinovich Memorial Award | Macauley Davis |
| Mildred Sheehan Scholarship | Max Feist |
| Beth J. Singer Scholarship | Danielle Reinbachs |
| Paul Taylor Scholarship | Michael Calasso |
| Candace J. Groudine Human Rights Award | Thanddnes Palmer |
| Emily Michael Award | Casey Duncan |
| John Pickett Turner Philosophy Award | Joseph Gotesman |
| Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Award | Anne Boatner |
| Eric Steinberg Award | James Repetti |
| Howard W. Hintz Essay Prize | William Cheung Lucy Stack |
| Philosophy Merit Award | Michael Perrin |
Phi Sigma Tau
The Philosophy Department is proud to be the home of a chapter of Phi Sigma Tau, the International Honor Society in Philosophy. Founded in 1930, the society has a network of more than 200 chapters throughout the United States and Canada, at both public and private institutions of higher learning. The purpose of Phi Sigma Tau is to encourage interest and activity among students and to promote ties between philosophy departments in accredited institutions.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for nomination to the Brooklyn College Chapter of Phi Sigma Tau, a student must meet all of the following criteria:
- have completed at least three semesters at Brooklyn College;
- have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30;
- have taken at least two elective courses in philosophy at 3000 or higher (not PHIL 2101, 2200, or 2501); and
- currently have at least a B in each of his or her elective philosophy courses.
If you satisfy all of the above criteria and wish to submit your candidacy for Phi Sigma Tau, fill out the Phi Sigma Tau Candidacy Form (DOC) and send your email to Associate Professor Gotlib.
The deadline for accepting submissions for candidacy is April 8, 2022.
Inductees
2019
- Kelsey Akpan
- Robert Alexandre
- Connor Boyd
- Matthew Denaro
- Daniel Durso
- Gulnaz Kudoiarova
- Louisa Lehnert
- Maggie Lin
- Jose Rodriguez
- Isaac Sardar
- Cassie Smyth
- Eleni Vasilakos
2018
- Abraham Alex
- Heather Alper
- Vincent Andreassi
- Nimra Asif
- Phat (Jason) Bach
- Mictian Carax
- Emily Costantino
- Todd Fitch
- Joseph Frankel
- Alex Mendez
- Hadassah Stein
- Nicholas Tan
2017
- Joel Alvarez
- Benjamin Friedman
- Andrew Galteland
- Rebecca Harmata
- Matthew Karasik
- Christina Weinbaum
- Nicanor Woodroffe
2016
- Eby Agoha
- Sonia Beyda
- Ashley Brown
- Juthi Hanif
- Alexa Marshall
- Billy Michaca
- Michael Ngo
- Sana Parvaz
- Susan Thomas
- Quixote Vassilakis
2015
- Edward Cerna
- Candice Chetta
- Phillip Coard
- Samantha DiMora
- Rajan Lala
- Ayelet Roller