Faculty of Color Association (FOCA) Student Leadership Award

* Nominations due Sunday, February 22, 2026.
* Award recipients will be notified the week of February 25, 2026, and awardees will be celebrated at the Student of Color Empowerment Conference.
* Evidence of student’s leadership or contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts may include a brief personal statement (1000 words or less), letters of recommendation, community testimonials, media coverage, and much more.

Please note: Any student who is awarded $600 or more through the College in a given year will receive a 1099 form at year's end that they will be responsible for claiming on their taxes. Students may apply every year, but priority will be given to students who have never won the award.

Application and nomination information is listed below.

The Faculty of Color Association (FOCA) is an empowerment, support and advocacy group open to all faculty members. It aims to provide a safe and protective space for faculty of color to be heard, understood and supported. It advocates for the equitable treatment and optimal career development of faculty of color at Stonehill College consistent with the articulated goals and requirements of federal and state laws which address nondiscrimination and equal rights and the College’s mission and Holy Cross charism which emphasizes the inherent dignity of all people.