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A. Benjamin And Helen Ravin Scholarship Fund

Established in 2001 by the estate of Helen Ravin. Must be a student majoring in Information Science in the Graduate School of Education. Must complete the FAFSA and/or have documented financial need. more...

A. Margaret Larsen Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1991 by Ms. Edythe C. Mattone and Ms. Ellen Benedict. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing working on obtaining a second or advanced degree. Successful candidates will have shown a high degree of, motivation and will have demonstrated excellence in academic pursuits. more...

A.F.R.O.T.C. Scholarship Fund

Established in 1953 by the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Must be an undergraduate junior or senior majoring in aerospace engineering. more...

A.G. Marcus Meads Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1948 by Hutchinson Central Technical High School. Must be an undergraduate, resident of the City of Buffalo, a graduate from a Buffalo Public High School and can provide evidence of that a college education would be impossible without assistance. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Abby Paquet Undergraduate Scholarship In Industrial And Systems Engineering

Established in 2022 in memory of Abby Paquet, a women with a big heart, who always looked out for others in need. Must be an undergraduate student majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and have clear financial need. Domestic students must complete the FAFSA and international students must submit a financial need statement in the general application. more...

Albert And Henrietta Ziegele, Jr. Scholarship

Established in 1971 by Irene Krull, students must be in good academic standing, Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Alfred E. And Irma T. Jones Pharmacy Scholarship Fund

Established in 1982 by Mrs. Irma T. Jones and the Joseph R. Takatas Foundation. Must be a senior in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. Preference given to students from Upstate New York (west of Syracuse, NY). more...

Alfred T. Caffiero Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established in 2001 and amended in 2005 by the friends and colleagues of Alfred T. Caffiero. Must be a second-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy student in the School of Public Health and Health Professions. Must achieve high academic merit and demonstrated excellence in public service and promise in the field of Physical Therapy. more...

Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2012 in honor of Alison L. Des Forges. Must be a graduate of the Buffalo Public or Charter Schools newly admitted to UB as a first-time, full-time freshman. Must have strong academic credentials and a commitment to human rights and social justice. Must complete the FAFSA since preference will be given to students with financial need. Renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. Finalists will be interviewed.
Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2022 through April 8, 2022 for the Fall 2022 incoming freshman class.
For more information, please visit the FAQ’s – Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Committee. more...

Amelia J. Bargar

Established in 1947 by Amelia J. Bargar. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

American Society For Metals Scholarship Fund

Established in 1956 by the Buffalo Chapter of the American Society for Metals. Must be a junior or senior majoring in engineering with preference to those with an interest in metallurgy. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and be in good academic standing. more...

Amy Bresney Scholarship Fund

Established in 2018 by Mr. Michael J. Bresney, BS ’78. to support undergraduate students who have been accepted into a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Must be from a single parent, or single caregiver household and be a US citizen. more...

Anne Brody Scholarship Fund

Established in 2001 by friends, colleagues and family of Anne and Harold Brody. Must be an undergraduate in good academic standing. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Arts And Sciences Student Scholarship Fund

Must be majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences. more...

Aversano-Strozzi Scholarship Fund

Established in 1980 by Mr. Alexander P. Aversano. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Baldassare (Sonny) Cino Scholarship

Established through the charitable trust of the late Samuel F. Cino, BS’50, to honor his late brother, Baldassare. Must be an undergraduate student who is afflicted with multiple sclerosis or a student whose parent is afflicted with MS. Must provide medical documentation. more...

Barbara And Enrique Tejerina Scholarship Fund

Established by Enrique Tejerina, BS ’76 and Barbara (née Schulz) Tejerina, BA ’76. Must be a junior or senior, New York State resident, complete the FAFSA, have financial need and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or better. Preference is given to students majoring in Accounting in the School of Management one year and on alternate years, to students majoring/minoring in Romance Languages and Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences. more...

Barbara And Jack Davis Engineering Education Endowment Fund

Established in 2012 by Mr. John R. Davis, Jr., BS ’55, and Mrs. Barbara J. Davis. Must be an incoming freshman or current undergraduate, and an accepted engineering major. Must also be a U.S. citizen and from one of the following counties in New York State: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne or Wyoming. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Bearfield Scholarship Fund

Established in 2014 by Jonathan Matthew Bearfield, BS ’92. Must be majoring in electrical engineering. Preference to members of Alpha Phi Omega and students who have served in the U.S. military. more...

Beth Cheshire Moran Award

Established in 2002 by Theodore J. Moran in order to honor the memory of his wife, Beth Cheshire Moran. Must be an undergraduate majoring in computer science or computer engineering in good academic standing. Preference to a student of strong personal character who is currently facing some adversity in life, has overcome hardships in the past. more...

Beulah Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established by Beuline Crawford in honor of her mother, Beulah Alexander BA ‘50. Must be from Western New York and newly admitted as a freshman into a bachelor’s degree program. Preference to students from populations traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Must be in good academic standing and express a personal drive to succeed and desire to help others. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Renewable. more...

Beulah Hunter Temple Memorial Fund

Must be a graduate of Lafayette High School or Hutchinson Central Technical High School in Buffalo, New York. more...

Bluecross Blueshield Scholarship Fund

Established in 2008 by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY. Must be a newly admitted freshman and a graduate from a Buffalo Public High School; must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Board Of Managers Senior Scholarship

Established in 1940 by the Board of Managers of Norton Hall. Must be a junior or senior with preference to students with extracurricular activities. more...

Bonnie Ott Scholarship

Originating in 2001. Must be a full-time student in good academic standing and applying to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program. May support a student from any academic discipline but preference must be given to architecture majors, followed by urban and regional planning students.
NOTE: This scholarship is not applicable to virtual study abroad programs. We are currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year, more...

Buffalo Federation Of Women's Clubs Scholarship

Established in 1964 by the Buffalo Federation of Women’s Clubs. Must be a full-time graduate student who graduated from a public high school in the Greater Buffalo area or must be a member of the Buffalo Federation of Women’s Clubs. Preference to female students. You will need to meet with a committee from the Buffalo Federation of Women’s Club before recipients are selected. more...

Buffalo Public High School Aspire Scholarship

Must be an accepted or current University at Buffalo undergraduate in any major who is a U.S. citizen and a graduate of a public high school in the city of Buffalo. Preference will be given to Bennett High School graduates. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. more...

Buffalo Public Schools Scholarship

Established in 2008. Awarded to newly-admitted freshmen from the Buffalo Public Schools. Must demonstrate academic promise and commitment to improving the Buffalo community. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Buffalo Section Of The American Society Of Civil Engineers

Established in 1958 by the Buffalo Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Must be majoring in Engineering, with preference to those studying Civil Engineering. more...

Carol S. Tempest Scholarship Fund

To provide a scholarship for an undergraduate student pursuing a career in teaching. Preference will be given to students that meet the following criteria (in order of priority):
1) Kenmore West High School graduate pursuing a degree in elementary education
2) Kenmore West High School graduate pursuing a teaching career
3) Student pursuing a career in Elementary Education more...

Cecil And Violet Newton Scholarship Fund

Established in 1995 by Mr. Cecil J. Newton & Mrs. Cecil Violet Newton. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. more...

Centennial Campaign Scholarship

Established in 1947 by contributors to the Centennial Fund. Must be an undergraduate. more...

Charles G. Duffy Scholarship

Established in 1928 by Charles G. Duffy. Must be an undergraduate with preference to a student of Polish descent. more...

Charles H. Mccullough, Jr. Scholarship

Established by Jessie McCullough Newhall in 1925 to provide scholarships to deserving and needy students of the University at Buffalo. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Charles S. And Myra Jacobowitz Scholarship Fund

Family and friends of Charles S. Jacobowitz established these scholarships in 1951. Must be a graduate student in good academic standing, enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Chuang Family Scholarship

Established in 2000 by Joe Y. Chuang. Must be an undergraduate and an accepted major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in good academic standing. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application. more...

Clara M. Hendershot Scholarship Fund

Established by Clara Hendershot to support undergraduate education. Must be an undergraduate and complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Clarence Macgregor Scholarship

Established in 1948 by Hutch-Central Evening High School. Must be an undergraduate with preference to students who graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School. more...

Class Of 1925 Student Aid Fund

Established in 1956 by the Class of 1925 in the School of Pharmacy. Must be full time pharmacy student majoring in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Class Of 2020 Anna Furgiuele Elp Award

This award supports students in the Higher Education program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy with costs related to professional development such as conference fees or travel expenses. more...

Clement & Margot Ip Stem Scholarship

Established by Clement and Margot Ip. Must be an economically disadvantaged undergraduate student majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree granting program and plan to pursue a career in the STEM field. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit by maintaining at least a 3.00 overall UB GPA. more...

Colonel James J. Gardon '86 Student Assistance Fund

Established by Master Sergeant Gregory W. Winn in honor of his brother-in-law, Colonel James J. Gardon, a 1986 UB School of Nursing graduate. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. Must have academic merit with preference given to single parents. In addition, preference will be given to students who work at least part-time while going to school to make ends meet. more...

Commissioner Gipson Annual Scholarship

Established in 2019 by H. McCarthy Gipson, BA ’71. Must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference to students with a parent who is a Western New York law enforcement officer. more...

Cpl Engineering And Architecture Scholarship And Internship - Seas

Established by Richard B. Henry, III BS ’90 and Deidre M. Henry, BA ’90. Must be a junior majoring in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Preference given to students from communities underrepresented in engineering. This is a non-tuition scholarship and can be used to help with expenses including, but not limited to: fees, books, and room and board.
The student selected to receive this scholarship will also be offered a paid internship at CPL Architecture Engineering Planning, available either during the academic year or the winter/summer break. more...

Crimaldi - Madejski Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established in 2005 by Jan Madejski, B.S. 1959 and Rose Mary Madejski, B.S. 1959, and added to by the Quinn and Madejski families. Must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher. Preference given to students that are a member of the Student Chapters of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) and/or the Pharmacists Association of Western New York (PAWNY), complete their FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Cvs Scholarship Fund

Established in 1995 by CVS/Peoples Drug. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. more...

D. Richard Ferguson Memorial Student Endowment Scholarship

Established in honor of electric engineering alumnus, D. Richard Ferguson, BS ’84. Must be majoring in electrical engineering. Preference to students who have demonstrated active participation in the Department of Electrical Engineering and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. more...

D.A.R. Florence Lee Scholarship Fund

Established in 1963 by various donors. Must be a U.S. Citizen and graduated from a public high school. Parents must also be U.S. Citizens. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Dave And Lois D'ambrosio Scholarship Fund

Established in 1990 by Mrs. Lois J. D’Ambrosio. Must be a fourth year PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. more...

David And Jane Chu Scholarship Fund

Must be a pharmacy student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. more...

David M. Benenson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 2002 by Lydia K. Benenson, Kathleen A. Ratcliffe and Patricia J. Bernecki, the wife and daughters of Dr. David M. Benenson. Must be an engineering major who has completed an internship in the past year. Must have at least a 3.20 GPA in core curriculum and demonstrates strong leadership qualities and ability to work in teams. more...

Dawn Paretto Hawley And Robert C. Hawley Family Scholarship

Established in 2020 by Ms. Dawn Paretto Hawley, MBA ’84, BS ’76 and Robert C. Hawley. Must be an undergraduate student, complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. Preference given to students from Niagara County, NY. more...

De Alva Stanwood Alexander Scholarship

Established in 1919 by Anne Bliss Alexander. Must be an undergraduate with preference to students who may be selected by the Buffalo Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church. more...

Delaware Avenue Baptist Church Scholarship

Established by the pastor and deacons of the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church. Must be enrolled at the University at Buffalo. more...

Department Of Pharmaceutical Sciences Fellowship Fund

Must be a graduate student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. more...

Donna M. Taylor Computer Science Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship

Established in 2019 by Andrew Gallatin and Jenise Swall in honor of Andrew’s mother, Donna M. Taylor. Must be an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science and Engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference to female students. more...

Dorothy C. Darlak Scholarship Fund

Established in 2000 by the estate of Dorothy C. Darlak. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. more...

Dr. Allen Barnett Fellowship In Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Established in 2000 by Dr. Allen Barnett, ’65. Must be a graduate majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and completing their research in the Center for Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics. Preference given to students that complete their FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Dr. Anna M. Reinstein Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1951. Preference to female students in medicine, dentistry, law, or pharmacy who also live within a 50 mile radius of the city of Buffalo. more...

Dr. Connie Vari Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established in 2014 by Drs. Connie Vari and Dr. Andras J. Vari. Must be an undergraduate student majoring in the School of Nursing. more...

Dr. Harry G. Laforge Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established in 1944 by Harry G. LaForge. Must be a medical or pharmacy student. more...

Dr. Henry Dewitt Duryea Scholarship Fund

Established in 1974 by Dr. Henry DeWitt Duryea. Must be a National Merit Scholar. more...

Dr. Marie Ross Wolcott Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1988 by Mrs. Jasmine Mulcahey. Must be a full-time student in the Department of Information Science in the Graduate School of Education. Must complete the FAFSA and/or have documented financial need and achieve high academic merit or indicate dedication through work experience in field of Information Science. more...

Dr. Patricia A. Burns Doctor Of Nursing Practice Student Scholarship

Established in 2011 by Dr. Patricia A. Burns, MS ’79 and PhD ’88. Must be a student majoring in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in the School of Nursing. more...

Dr. Ralph Upson Memorial Fund

Must be a medical student majoring in Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. more...

Dr. Stephen C. Dunnett Study Abroad Scholarship

Established in 2017 by Dr. Stephen C. Dunnett, PhD ’77 and BA ’68, and University at Buffalo Vice Provost for International Education since 1989. Open to undergraduate and graduate students participating in a UB study abroad program, preferably a full semester or longer experience. Preference will also be given to students travelling to Asia and Southeast Asia.
NOTE: We are currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year, more...

Dr. Steven Tsengas Scholarship Fund

Established in 2018 by Dr. Steven Tsengas BS’60 to provide undergraduate student scholarships. Must be accepted into a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application. more...

Dr. Thomas Ramming Award Fund

Must be a student majoring in the Graduate School of Education, specifically participating in the K-12 leadership preparation program (currently known as LIFTS) and have completed at least 50% of the required coursework. Must achieve academic excellence and a commitment to principles of service and integrity. more...

Dr. William H. Mccoach Fund

Established by the last will and testament of Dr. W. H. McCoach. Must be a senior in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. more...

Dr. Willis G. Gregory Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1972 by Erwin L. Fish. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and be in good academic standing. more...

Drs. Stephen And Deborah Piscitelli Scholarship

Established by Dr. Stephen Piscitelli, PharmD ’90, BS ’88 and Dr. Deborah Piscitelli in 2000. Must be a third or fourth year PharmD student in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences who are interested in advancing their education towards a career in drug development in the pharmaceutical sector. Preference shall first be given to students who have experience in the industry (e.g. an internship) and/or have research experience. Secondary preference shall be given to students who plan to pursue a career as a researcher either in the pharmaceutical industry or in an alternate pharmaceutical setting (e.g., an academic or government entity). more...

E. Alberta Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1991 by Jasmine Mulcahey. Must be a graduate student in the Department of Information Science in the Graduate School of Education. Must complete the FAFSA and/or have documented financial need. Achieve high academic merit or indicate dedication through work experience in the field of Information Science. more...

Edward W. Houck Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1934 by Hutch-Central Evening High School. Must be an undergraduate student with preference given to graduates of Hutchinson Central Technical High School. more...

Elbridge N. And Stephana R. Townsend Scholarship Fund

Established in 1995 by William Townsend. Must be a newly admitted first year or graduate student in the School of Engineering or Applied Sciences. Must have a strong academic record. Preference to mechanical engineering majors who are from the Western New York area. Must have financial need. more...

Eleanor Fitzgerald Fairbairn Scholarship Fund

Established 1922 in memory of Eleanor Fitzgerald Fairbairn. Must be a student majoring in a discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences or the School of Medicine who has demonstrated strong academic performance and potential for success. Preference to students whose birth fathers are deceased or, to students who demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application. more...

Ellicott Club Scholarships

Established by the Ellicott Club in 1922. Must be a junior or senior majoring within a field in the College of Arts and Sciences; completed at least one full year. more...

Emanuel And Bessie J. Boasberg Student Scholarship Fund

Established in 1970 by the will of Norman E. Boasberg. Must be an undergraduate, complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Emily Pohl Scholarship

Established by the last will and testament of Emily H. Pohl. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. more...

Engineering Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established in 1993 by anonymous alumni gifts, this UBEAA fund provides scholarships to memorialize Emeritus Professor Howard Strauss and to recognize leaders in excellence. Must be an undergraduate junior, senior or graduate student in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in good academic standing. Must demonstrate outstanding leadership in the field of engineering and in the community, engineering spirit and loyalty to the School. Finalists will be invited on an interview. more...

Engineering Fellowship And Scholarship Fund

To provide scholarships for deserving undergraduate and graduate students accepted into a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. more...

Evens Family Scholarship

Established in 2019 by Dr. Ronald P. Evens, BS ’69, this scholarship supports students in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students must complete the FAFSA; international students submit the financial need statement in the general application. Preference to first-year pharmacy students who could retain the scholarship for up to four years by maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA. more...

Felix Smist Scholarship Fund

Established in 2005 by James Smist, BS ‘80 and Mary Smist, to honor Jim’s late father, Felix Smist, BS ’65. Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences while supporting dependent children and/or spouse. May be studying full-time or part-time (minimum 6 credit hours per semester). Must complete the FAFSA and have tuition and fees which are not already covered by financial aid or employer assistance. This scholarship may be renewable but is contingent on good academic standing, continuing eligibility, and availability of funds. more...

Frances G. And Edward C. Mayer Scholarship

Established by the 1997 Trust of Frances G. Mayer in memory of her husband, Edward C. Mayer, ’26. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must achieve high academic merit. more...

Frank J. Puskar Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established in 2013 by Mr. Frank J. Puskar, BS ’79 and Mrs. Mary F. Puskar. Must be a graduate student majoring in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering with preference to students traditionally underrepresented in higher education; must be in good academic standing. Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident. more...

Frank Lawrence (Larry) Heikkila Scholarship Fund

Established in 2016 by Margo Heikkila, MLS ’81. Must be a student majoring in the Graduate School of Education. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Preference to veterans. more...

Fred Bargetzi Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2021 by Creston in order to promote inclusive excellence as well as honor the late Fred Bargetzi, UB alumus and former CTO of Creston. Must be an undergraduate student who is accepted into a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a member of a group underrepresented in engineering and computer science (examples include, but are not limited to, students who are female, LGBTQ, Black, Latinx, Native American, a veteran, or have a disability). Renewable for up to 4 years provided student remains in good academic standing in SEAS. more...

Frederick H. Thomas Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1982 by Mrs. Patricia T. Thomas. Must be an industrial engineering major in good academic standing. more...

Frederick S. And Phyllis Wendt Pierce Scholarship

Established in 1989 by Frederick S. Pierce and Phyllis Wendt Pierce. Must be an undergraduate and complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Must demonstrate academic excellence. more...

General Mills Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

Established in 1972 by the General Mills Foundation. Must be an undergraduate. more...

George E. Smith Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1939 by Hutch-Central Evening High School. Must be a undergraduate with preference to students who graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School. more...

George F. Schenk Scholarship Fund

Established in 2004 by the estate of Margaret T. Schenk, BA ’40, BA ’41 in honor of her husband, George F. Schenk. Must be a newly admitted undergraduate major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and have graduated from a high school in one of the eight counties of Western New York. more...

George K. Fraley Scholarship Fund

Established in 1922 by George K. Fraley. Must be a junior or senior in the College of Arts and Sciences. Must have completed at least one full year at the University at Buffalo. more...

George Norton Seas Scholarship Fund

Established in 2011 by the last will and testament of George H. Norton, BS ’48. Must be pursuing a degree in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. more...

Gerald And Kathleen Hooley Scholarship Fund

Established in 2015 by Gerald T. Hooley, BS ’52. Must be a pharmacy student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher, complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Gerhard Levy Fund

Established in 1999 by various donors to recognize the accomplishments of Dr. Gerhard Levy. Must be a graduate majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must achieve high academic merit and be attending the Levy lecture. more...

Gilbert J. Kulick Class Of 1931 Scholarship Fund

Established by the Florence E. Kulick Trust. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. more...

Gina Bronkie Hammond Computer Science Scholarship Fund

Gina Bronkie Hammond established this fund in 2013. Must be admitted into a major in the computer science and engineering department. Preference to female students. more...

Grace Lee Dean's Scholarship Fund

Established in 2014 by SUNY Distinguished Professor Dr. George C. Lee and his son, Dr. Kelvin H. Lee, in memory of Grace Lee. Must be a junior majoring in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences who has completed at least one semester in the program. Must demonstrate academic excellence by being in the top quartile of students in their class based on GPA. Must be eligible for New York State tuition and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Greater Buffalo Advertising Club Scholarship

Established in 1924 by the Greater Buffalo Advertising Club. Must be an undergraduate with preference to students that without assistance wouldn’t be able to attend college; must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and be in good academic standing. more...

Gregory B. Jarvis Scholarship Fund

Established in 1986 by Mrs. Marcia Jarvis and Moog Controls, Inc., in memory of Gregory B. Jarvis. Must be a newly admitted or continuing undergraduate who is accepted into a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. more...

Gustav And Grete Zimmer Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established by Grete M. Zimmer to support undergraduate majors in mechanical and aerospace engineering. more...

Harriet Shumsky Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1973 by Hyman Shumsky. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Preference given to students that complete the FAFSA, have financial need and are from Grand Island High School, NY. more...

Harry J. Ganson Scholarship Fund

Must be a newly admitted freshman from South Park High School who currently resides in the City of Buffalo and has strong academic credentials. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Helena M. Hale Scholarship Fund

Established in 1999 by Helena M. Hale, MS 1960. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need, demonstrate exceptional motivation and achieve high academic merit. Preference given to graduates of Erie Community College. more...

Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship-Baccalaureate Degree

Established in 2004 by the Helene Fuld Health Trust. Must be an undergraduate student majoring in the School of Nursing. more...

Henry A. Panasci, Jr. Pharmacy School Fund

Established in 1976 by Mr. Henry A. Panasci, Jr. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. more...

Highland Lodge Scholarship

Established in 1926 by Highland Lodge. Must be an undergraduate with preference to students recommended by the Trustees of the Highland Lodge. more...

Hock-Ackley Scholarship Fund

Established in 2015 by Heather E. Ackley, BS ’62, to recognize her father, Albert Hock ’30, and her late husband, William Ackley ’62. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher, complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Preference given to students enrolled in the collaborative PharmD/MBA program and/or involved in the student chapter of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. more...

Houston Scholarship Fund

Established in 2003 by the estate of Helen Houston. more...

Hsbc Scholars Program

Must be a full-time undergraduate junior or senior majoring in science, technology, engineering or math with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Scholarships may be renewable. more...

Hutchinson Central Evening High School Scholarship

Established in 1921 by Hutchinson-Central Evening High School. Must be an undergraduate, a resident of the City of Buffalo and a graduate of any Buffalo Public High School who can provide evidence that a college education would be impossible without assistance. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Preference to students whose parents are US citizens. more...

International Education Student Emergency Fund

The Office of International Education and the broader UB community want to ensure that international students, regardless of where they’re from, have the financial support they need during times of crisis and emergency. The International Student Emergency Fund provides emergency assistance to international students in financial distress.
• Medical emergencies or natural disasters impacting the student or student’s immediate family,
• Victim of a crime or accident,
• Loss of property or income,
• Unanticipated educational expenses (beyond tuition or university fees)
Eligibility Criteria
1. Must demonstrate financial need as a result of unforeseen circumstances.
2. All other resources, including emergency loans must have been considered and are insufficient, unavailable, or not available in a timely manner.
3. Must be a degree-seeking UB student in good academic standing.
4. Must hold and maintain a valid student visa, F-1 or J-1.
5. Applicants must complete an online application form.
Eligible Expenses
Expenses covered by the emergency fund include (but not limited to):
• Utilities
• Off-campus rent
• Transportation
• Food
• Medical care
• Child care
Application Review
Each request is reviewed individually. Many factors will be considered in making a decision to approve or deny a request. These factors include, but are not limited to:
• The nature and urgency of the student’s emergency;
• The totality of the student’s hardships;
• Other resources or support that may or may not be available to the student;
• The specific and immediate impacts the emergency may be having on the student’s living and academic circumstances; and,
• Other information provided by third parties, such as advocates or advisors, that may help to illuminate and clarify the student’s situation in developing appropriate rationale for decision. more...

Issac Waugh Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1965 by Frieda Waugh. Must be a worthy student pursuing a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and be a resident of Erie County. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and be in good academic standing. more...

Jacob Ziegler Scholarship Fund For The College Of Arts And S

Established in 1957 by Helene Littwin. Must be a major in the College of Arts and Sciences and reside outside of Western New York. more...

James And Nancy Mclernon Superior Scholars Endowed Program

Established in 1978 by Mr. and Mrs. James W. McLernon. Must be a newly admitted freshman majoring in engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. more...

James Hansen Memorial Endowment Fund

Established in 2005 by Carolyn Hansen, M.S. ’76 in memory of her late husband, James Hansen, UB Professor Emeritus. Must be a doctoral student majoring in the Counseling Psychology Program in the Graduate School of Education. Preference given to a student conducting research in the area of counseling with families. more...

James Nicoll Johnston Scholarship

Established in 1922 by Margaret R. Blakeslee. Must be a student majoring within a field in the College of Arts and Sciences or Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. more...

Jane Faulman Scholarship For Women In Stem

Established n 2018 by Jane Faulman, PhD’76, EdM’68 and BA’66. Must be an undergraduate, enrolled full-time or part-time in an approved STEM major (science, technology, engineering or mathematics). Must be making reasonable progress toward completion of a degree. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application. Preference to female students. more...

Jean And Dewitt Niles Scholarship Fund

Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and have a GPA of 2.50 or higher. Preference given to students from Central New York and U.S. Citizens. more...

Jean M. Alberti, Phd., Scholarship Fund In Stem

Established in 2015 by Jean M. Alberti, PhD ’70, EDM ’62. Must be a female student majoring in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM). Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit by maintaining at least a 3.00 GPA. more...

Jennie Bauda Demuth Scholarship Fund

Established by the family and friends of Jennie Bauda DeMuth. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. more...

Jewish War Veterans Scholarship Fund

Established in 1950 by the Jewish War Veterans of America Buffalo Post 25. Must be a junior or senior, preferably a Jewish war veteran, son or daughter of a Jewish war veteran or a Jewish student. more...

Jill Ann Perlette Rainbow Nursing Education Scholarship

Must be a junior majoring in the School of Nursing. more...

John A. Lipinski Memorial Scholarship Fund

Must be an undergraduate; must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

John And Katherine Simpson Scholarship Fund

Must be a new incoming freshman whose natural or adoptive parents have not received a bachelor’s degree or higher (first generation student); must have academic merit. Scholarship is renewable if student maintains at least a 3.00 overall UB GPA. more...

John Kapoor Graduate Fellowship In Pharmaceutical Sciences

Established in 1987 and revised in 2004 by Dr. and Mrs. John Kapoor. Must be a graduate student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must achieve high academic merit and scholarly promise. Preference given to students who complete the FAFSA, have financial need and who are natives or have descendants of India. more...

John Kapoor Innovation Fund

Established in 2008 by the John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. more...

John R. Dervay Ii, Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of John R. Dervay II, MS ’73, BS ’67. Must be an incoming freshman majoring in Chemical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and demonstrate good academic standing. May be renewable up to four (4) years. more...

Jonathan D. Ramos Award

Must be a student majoring in the Graduate School of Education and pursuing a degree in mental health counseling. Preference is given to students who are active in any community/school program. more...

Joseph B. Rounds Fund For Excellence In Librarianship

Established in 1991 by Mr. Joseph B. Rounds. Must be a student majoring in the field of librarianship in the Graduate School of Education. The scholarship will be used for the exclusive purpose of promoting excellence in the field of librarianship. more...

Joseph Camerata Charitable Trust Scholarship

Awarded by the SUNY Chancellor in conjunction with the University at Buffalo, as four-year merit scholarship for newly admitted freshmen. Must be a graduate of a Chautauqua County, New York high school who has demonstrated excellence in high school mathematics and science. Renewal criteria are identical to other UB merit scholarships.
Renewal criteria:
Full-time enrollment
Cumulative UB GPA of 3.0 at the end of each spring term
Complete a minimum 24 credit hours annually more...

Joseph M. Bracci And Kathleen A. Bracci Scholarship

Established in 2014 by Joseph M. and Kathleen A. Bracci to provide financial support to undergraduate students to conduct research in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. Preference to students majoring in civil engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. more...

Joseph S. Bauda Scholarship In Pharmacy Endowment Fund

Established by Dr. Charles A. Bauda, MD ’42. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. more...

Judith A. Sutin Undergraduate Student Support Fund

Dr. Judith A. Sutin, Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus created this fund in 2018. Must be an undergraduate in good academic standing. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application. Preference to students encountering financial difficulties placing them at risk for discontinuing their studies. more...

Judith Cardoni Scholarship Fund

Established in 2018 by Alex A. Cardoni, BS 1966, to honor his late wife, Judith Cardoni, BS 1966. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. more...

Judith T. Melamed Memorial Fellowship Endowment Fund

Established in 1989 by David Melamed & friends. This scholarship supports master’s student pursuing a degree in the TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) master’s program or a doctoral student pursuing Foreign and Second Language Education doctoral degree (now titled Language Education and Multilingualism). Student should be international and have financial need. more...

Julia Jackson Scholarship In Creative & Performing Arts

Must be a junior or senior student that demonstrates artistic achievement and exceptional artistic promise. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Karwan/Thomas Industrial Eng. Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

Established in 2001 by Robert F. Hanley, in order to recognize the two professors who were instrumental in helping him complete his degree in Industrial Engineering, Dr. Warren H. Thomas and Dr. Mark H. Karwan. Must be an incoming or continuing undergraduate majoring in Industrial Engineering, with preference to those students with military experience, and working their way through school, especially if a leave of absence is taken to earn money for college. more...

Katharine Pratt Horton Scholarship

Established in 1909 by the Buffalo Federation of Women’s Clubs. Must be a student majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences with preference to a female student. You will need to meet with a committee from the Buffalo Federation of Women’s Club before recipients are selected. more...

Keith F. Safian Industrial And Systems Engineering Scholarship

Established in 2022 by Keith F. Safian to support a sophomore majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need and be receiving minimal financial aid for in-state tuition. Scholarship is renewable provided student remains in good standing. more...

Kelli Jordan Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 2002 by the Novartis Pharmaceutical Company. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must be committed to excellence and the research track, have a GPA of 3.00 or higher and have a recommendation from a faculty member. more...

Kimberly Ennis Ms '07, Bs Fund For Minority Student Nurses

Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing with preference given to underrepresent minority students. more...

Kiwanis Club Of Buffalo, Inc. Scholarship Fund

Established in 1959 by the Kiwanis Club of Buffalo, Inc. Must be an undergraduate student. more...

Larry And Amanda Megan Scholarship Award

Established in 2004 by Lawrence and Amanda Megan. Must be a newly admitted freshman from the City of Buffalo, accepted into the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with high school GPA of 90% or better (or the equivalent thereof) and demonstrated commitment to community service. Renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study contingent on a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Lawrence M. And Caroline Ursitti Gentile Family Fund

Established in 2000 by Lawrence C. and Renata C. Gentile, in honor of Lawrence’s family. Must be an undergraduate student majoring in engineering in good academic standing. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application. Preference to students whose studies are related to concrete research or concrete structures. more...

Leroy And Margaret H. Callahan Scholarship Fund

Established in 2002 by Leroy and Margaret H. Callahan. Must be a Graduate School of Education student who is pursuing research and/or development activities in the teaching/learning of mathematics at the pre-secondary school level of instruction. more...

Lester Gerhardt Experiential Learning Fund

Established by Karen R. Gerhardt in memory of her husband Lester Gerhardt, PhD ’69, who was a distinguished academic and an honored UB alumnus. The fund supports experiential learning opportunities locally and abroad for undergraduate students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Must have financial need and be in good academic standing. Students must propose an enriching activity in line with their academic program.
Applications will be reviewing on a rolling basis. more...

Lorren Larwood Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1997 by June Larwood in memory of Lorren Larwood: Husband, father, pharmacist and community leader. Must be a fourth year student in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must achieve high academic merit and demonstrate leadership both in the classroom and the Western New York communities. more...

Lyle A. Graves Scholarship Fund

Established in 1998 by the estate of Mr. Lyle A. Graves. Must be a PharmD majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Preference given to students from or around Wellsville, NY and then to students from a rural community in Western New York. more...

M. Smith Thomas Scholarship Fund

Established in 1958 by Hutch-Central Evening High School. Must be a graduate of Hutchinson Central Technical High School. more...

Marceline Jaques Scholarship Fund

Established in 2004 by Dr. Daniel J. Kuna, Ph.D. ’74, in honor of Dr. Marceline Jaques, UB Professor Emeritus. Must be majoring in the field of rehabilitation or counseling those with disabilities. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. Preference given to doctoral students. more...

Margaret & Paul Bacon Scholarship Fund For Benefit Of Gse

Established in 2011 by former professor Margaret E. Bacon, Ed.D ’53, Ed.M. ’43, in tribute of her late husband, Dr. Paul A. Bacon. Must be a student majoring in the Graduate School of Education. more...

Mark J. Sinnett Scholarship

Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences pursuing a PharmD degree. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Must be interested in case research or performance improvement science. more...

Mary A. Osborne Trust Fund

Established in 1973 by Mary A. Osborne. Must be an undergraduate student who is a resident of Erie County, New York. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and be in good academic standing. more...

Mary C. Whitman Scholarship Fund

Established in 1958 by Grace Whitman. Must be a student majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences with preference to juniors studying philosophy. Must be in good academic standing. more...

Mary Norton Thompson Scholarship

Originated in 1931, by the Buffalo Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Must be a graduate of an accredited public, day high school and can provide evidence that a college education would be impossible without assistance. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Preference to females with U.S. citizenship. more...

Masonic Patriotic Association Scholarship

Established in 1928 by the Masonic Patriotic Association, Inc.. Must be a junior or senior with preference to students recommended by the Past Masters’ Association of Erie County. more...

Matthew Grappone Memorial Book Award

Established in 2009 by William Grappone and his wife Anna Stave in memory of Matthew Grappone, BS ’97, to support deserving students by defraying the cost of books. Must be a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. more...

Matthew Grappone Scholarship Fund

Established in 2003 by friends and family of Matthew Grappone. Must be pursuing a degree in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, with preference to students who work for UBIT; must be in good academic standing. more...

Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established in 2012 by Kathie A. Keller to pay tribute to her dear friend, Maureen R.L. Mussenden. Must be a first generation student majoring in a graduate degree in any of the following schools with preference given to females:
School of Dental Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
School of Nursing
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Public Health and Health Professions more...

Mayflower Scholarship

Established in 1927 by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. Must be an undergraduate who graduated from an accredited public high school in Buffalo and can provide evidence of that a college education would be impossible without assistance. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Mccarthy Family Scholarship

Established in 2018. Must be a sophomore or junior accepted into a major in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering who is partnering with a faculty for the semester, or part of the semester, on a project-based learning experience. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application. Preference to female student. more...

Melvin H. Baker Scholarship

Established in 1966 by the National Gypsum Company. Must be a National Merit Scholar and either a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. more...

Michael Bauda Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established by Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bauda. Must be pursuing a degree in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. more...

Michael Munella Memorial Fund

Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. more...

Michael P. Pinto M&T Memorial Scholarship Fund

Must be a dependent of a M&T employee. Must be an incoming freshman. more...

Millard Fillmore Hospital Class Of 1953 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1986 by the Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing Class of ’53 and by Mr. John M. Sheehan & the Bristol-Myers Fund, Inc. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Minority Student Scholarships Fund

Established in 1991 by the GATX Corporation. Preference to students historically underrepresented in higher education. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Nancy Stilwell Mclernon Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 2003 by James W. McLernon, BS ‘50 to honor his wife’s life and to continue fostering academic excellence. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. more...

National Foundation -Grad Nursing Education

Must be a graduate student majoring in the School of Nursing. more...

Nielsen-Donaldson Women's Scholarship

Established in 2015 by Sandra M. Donaldson, BA ’68, to honor her mother, Margaret Nielsen Donaldson, and grandmothers, Tekla Gredsted Nielsen and Mary MacMillian Donaldson. Preference to female students majoring in English or the liberal arts who are returning to college after a gap in their education. more...

Nina Tretiak-Shields Fund

Established in 2001 through the generous gift of former UB professor of Russian language and literature, Nina Tretiak-Shields. Must be a full-time student in good academic standing planning to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program in a non-English speaking country.
NOTE: We are currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year, more...

Nova Gursslin Petsan And Gustave S. Petsan Scholarship

Established in 1992 by Nova Petsan. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Nurses Association Of Buffalo Scholarship

Established in 1923 by the Nurses Association of Buffalo. Must be a student majoring in nursing. more...

Nursing Special Scholarship Fund

Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. Preference given to students of Polish descent. more...

O'donnell Family Scholarship Fund

Established in 2018 by Dr. James M. and Kim O’Donnell. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must be pursuing a career in research. Must complete a FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Oliver Arey Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1939 by Hutchinson-Central High School. Must be a US citizen, an undergraduate, a resident of the City of Buffalo, a graduate of Hutchinson Central Technical High School or any Buffalo Public High School whose college education would be impossible without assistance. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Oscar H. Kraft Scholarship In Pharmacy

Established in 1960 by Oscar Kraft. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. more...

Pamela M. Emerson Scholarship Fund

Established in 2007 by Pamela M. Emerson, a 1952 graduate, to pay tribute to her mother, Gladys Richmond Emerson. Must be a pharmacy student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Preference given to underrepresented students. more...

Parent-Teacher Associations Scholarship Fund

Established in 1941 by the Buffalo Council of the Parent-Teacher Association. Must be an undergraduate, resident of the City of Buffalo 5 years prior to admission to UB, and a graduate from a Buffalo Public High School with preference to children of members of the Buffalo Public Schools Parent-Teachers Association. more...

Paul W. Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1958 by Paul W. Jones. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must achieve high academic merit. more...

Peter Drapiewski Scholarship Fund

Established in 1974 by Ms. Edith Helen Nemecek in memory of Peter Drapiewski. Must be a student majoring in Educational Psychology within the department of Counseling, School, & Educational Psychology in the Graduate School of Education. Student must have financial need. more...

Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modeling Fund

Must be participating in the Pharmacokinetic – Pharmacodynamics Modeling program course more...

Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Fund, Alpha Psi Chapter

Established in 1957 by the Alpha Psi Chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity for current graduate students and undergraduate seniors who are members in good standing. Preference to children of members of the chapter or to those majoring in the School of Education. more...

Philip Becker Goetz Student Scholarship Fund

Established by Philip Becker Goetz in 1946. Must be a junior or senior in the College of Arts and Sciences. more...

Philomena Esposito Bauda Student Assistant Fund

Established in 2000 by Charles A. Bauda, M.D. in honor of his wife, Philomena Esposito Bauda. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. Must demonstrate exceptional motivation and achieve high academic merit. more...

Phoenix Yu Scholarship Fund

Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. Funds to be used towards tuition, fees and books. more...

Pi Lambda Theta Scholarship

Must be a graduate with preference to a female student. more...

Priscilla Brown Alexander Scholarship

Established in 1923 by Colonel DeAlva Stanwood Alexander. Preference to female students and students from Niagara County majoring in a field within the College of Arts and Sciences. more...

Prof. Karl Fiebelkorn Scholarship In Independent Pharmacy

Must be a pharmacy student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Must be an active member in NCPA and interested in an independent community practice. more...

Professor Adelle H. Land Scholarship

Established in 1950 by Pi Lambda Theta Alpha Nu Chapter to provide a scholarship. Must be a graduate student majoring in an education/teaching field within the Graduate School of Education. Selection of students made on the basis of merit and need. more...

Professor Edward P. Furlani Scholarship

Established in 2019 by Karen Furlani to honor her late husband and former UB engineering professor, Edward P. Furlani, PhD ’82, MA ’80 & BS ’77. Must be an undergraduate senior planning to pursue an advanced degree. One electrical engineering and one chemical and biological engineering student will be selected annually. more...

Professor Emeritus Dr. Thomas J. Bardos Scholarship Fund

Established in 2017 by various donors to honor Dr. Thomas Bardos. Must be a student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Preference given to students with focus and interest in research and specifically, the chemotherapy field. more...

Rachel Miller Manchester Scholarship Fund

Established by Grace Manchester in 1922 to provide scholarships to deserving students at the University at Buffalo. Preference to juniors or seniors who have completed at least one (1) full year’s work at the University at Buffalo. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and academic merit. more...

Ralph Theurer Endowment/Graduate School Of Education

Established in 1994 by Mrs. Arlene Theurer. Must be a graduate student majoring in chemistry and/or science education in the Graduate School of Education. more...

Raymond F. And Mary Kirsch Boehm Scholarship

Must be a student majoring in the Graduate School of Education and plan to pursue a career as a science teacher. more...

Richard A. And Leona P. Zimmerman Scholarship Fund

Established in 1973 by Leona P. Zimmerman. Must be an undergraduate and a resident of Buffalo. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Richard E. Garman Endowment Fund

Established in 2002 by Richard E. Garman. Must be an undergraduate major in civil, structural or environmental engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application and be in good academic standing. more...

Robert And Karen Miller Pompi Scholarship For Pharmacy Students

Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit of at least a 3.25 GPA. more...

Robert B. Kleinschmidt Memorial Fund

Established in 1959 by friends of Robert Kleinschmidt. Must be pursuing a degree in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. more...

Robert G. And Gloria L. Biedenkopf Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established in 2011 by the last will and testament of Gloria Biedenkopf. Must be an undergraduate majoring in Business Administration, Economics or a related field. more...

Robert J. & Sharon P. Miller Family Scholarship

Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences pursuing a PharmD degree. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Preference given to students pursuing an MBA or is a member of ACP, interested in elder care. more...

Robert K. And Nina A. Doran Scholarship Fund

Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Robert M. Cooper Memorial Fund

Established in 1997 by various donors to be used by the Chair of the Pharmacy Practice Department. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and demonstrates professionalism, ethics and integrity. more...

Robert M. Gumtow Scholarship Fund

Established in 1995 by friends of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in memory of Robert M. Gumtow. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. more...

Robert Occhino Experiential Learning Fund

Established by Thomas Occhino, BS ’07 and Jessica Occhino to promote inclusive excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. Must be a student majoring in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences who wishes to participate in experiential learning opportunities (including, but not limited to unpaid internships). Preference given to a member of a group underrepresented in engineering and computer science (examples include, but are not limited to, students who are female, LGBTQ, Black, Latinx, Native American, a veteran, or have a disability). more...

Robert Occhino Honors College Experiential Learning Fund

Established in 2021 by Thomas Occhino (BS’07) and Jessica Occhino to promote inclusive excellence, equity and diversity by supporting undergraduate students who wish to participate in an experiential learning opportunity (including but not limited to unpaid internships). Students should be enrolled in the Honors College, accepted into a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and be a member of a group underrepresented in engineering and computer science (examples include, but are not limited to, students who are female, LGBTQ, Black, Latinx, Native American, a veteran, or have a disability). If a student who is in both the Honors College and SEAS cannot be identified, the award will be given to students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences who meet the other fund criteria. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. more...

Rudin Scholarship Fund

Pharm D student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need, achieve high academic merit with a GPA of 3.00 or higher and be pursuing a career as a community pharmacist. Preference given to African American, female students. more...

S. David Farr Scholarship Fund

Established in 1993 by Drs. Ronald & Andrea Stein and Dr. S. David & Mrs. Mary Lou Farr. Must be a graduate student majoring in the Graduate School of Education. Preference given to students studying or conducting research in a program which includes the interface of learning and technology. more...

Sadie Rayner Altman Scholarship

The Buffalo Federation of Women’s Clubs established this fund in 1939. Must be a College of Arts and Sciences major in good academic standing. Preference to female students. You will need to meet with a committee from the Buffalo Federation of Women’s Club before recipients are selected. more...

Salvatore And Maria Torre Scholarship Fund

Established in 2016 by Dr. Nelson P. Torre, MD, BS ’56, and Mrs. Joyce Torre. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher, complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Preference given to first generation students. more...

Samuel R. Mclernon And Nancy Mclernon Memorial Scholarships

Established in 2007 by James W. McLernon. Must be a newly admitted freshman who graduated from Kenmore West High School, majoring in engineering, with preference to those with evidence of community service. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Sarah L. Graves Scholarship Fund

Established in 1964 by Mildred Swain in memory of her mother, Sarah L. Graves. Must be majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. Preference to female students. more...

Scholarships For Higher Education In Elp

Must be a student majoring in Higher Education in the Graduate School of Education. more...

School Of Architecture And Planning Student Emergency Fund

Established to provide temporary financial assistance for immediate and current emergency situations. Must be majoring in the School of Architecture and Planning, currently enrolled at least half-time and be in good academic standing. You will also need to define the need for this funding. more...

School Of Dental Medicine Student Emergency Fund - Ubf

Established to provide temporary financial assistance for immediate and current emergency situations. Must be a DDS or Advanced Education student / resident at the School of Dental Medicine, currently enrolled at least half-time and be in good academic standing. You will also need to define the need for this funding. more...

School Of Management Student Emergency Fund

Established to provide temporary financial assistance for immediate and current emergency situations. Must be majoring in the School of Management, currently enrolled at least half-time and be in good academic standing. You will also need to define the need for this funding. more...

School Of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences Student Emergency Fund

Established to provide temporary financial assistance for immediate and current emergency situations. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, currently enrolled at least half-time and be in good academic standing. You will also need to define the need for this funding. more...

School Of Pharmacy Golf Tournament Scholarship Fund

Established in 2008 by Kinney Drugs, as well as additional golf tournament sponsors, alumni, and friends. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. more...

School Of Pharmacy Scholarship Fund For Central Ny Students

Established in 1992 and enhanced in 2016 by Marion L. Ward. Must be a PharmD student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and achieve high academic merit. more...

Shang-Lin Chung Student Award

Must be a student pursuing a doctoral degree in the Department of Learning and Instruction in the Graduate School of Education. more...

Simcyp Fellowship In Pbpk Modeling Of Monoclonal Antibodies

Must be a graduate student majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Must be researching the Effect of Pharmacodynamics Response on Monoclonal Antibodies Clearance in Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models. more...

Stephen Still Undergraduate Scholarship In Civil, Structural And Environmental Engineering

Established in 2020 by Dr. Stephen Still BS’76. Must be an undergraduate major in good academic standing in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application. more...

Steven E. And Barbara S. Gross Engineering Scholarship

Established by Steven E. Gross, BS ’72 and Barbara S. Gross. Must be an undergraduate student majoring in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with preference given to those in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Program. This is a non-tuition scholarship to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship will help with expenses including but not limited to fees, books, and room and board. more...

Student Affairs Scholarship Fund

Must be enrolled as a student at the University at Buffalo. more...

Study Abroad Scholarship Fund (Office Of International Education)

Must be a full-time student in good academic standing, participating in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program. Additional qualifications vary from year to year. Funding priorities include students studying abroad in Africa and Asia. more...

Suny Buffalo-James & Nancy Mclernon-Sae Engineering Scholarship

Scholarship for graduating high school seniors planning to attend the University of Buffalo majoring in Engineering. Students must be U.S. citizens, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, a minimum 1300 SAT score or a minimum 30 ACT score. An essay must be included with application packet. Renewable. more...

Taher And Myra Razik International Fellowship

To provide fellowships for underrepresented minority students pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Administration from the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the Graduate School of Education. more...

Terry Spencer Leadership Scholarship

Established in 2021 by Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in memory of Terry Spencer, Division Vice President and Buffalo native. Must be an undergraduate freshmen, sophomore, or junior accepted into a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Students must write an essay about what it means to be a good leader. more...

Thomas And Marianne Weber Family Scholarship

Established in 2018 by Dr. Thomas W. Weber. Must be an undergraduate major in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. more...

Thomas Walker Kennedy Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1925 by Alexander and Annie Paterson. Must be an undergraduate with preference to a graduate of Frontier Central High School. Must be in good academic standing. more...

Ub Academic Excellence Scholarships

Must be a newly admitted freshman or transfer student who has demonstrated strong academic performance and potential for success. more...

Ub Alumni Singapore Community Leadership Award

Established in 2019 by the UB Alumni Singapore Chapter. Must be a student from Singapore who is or will be pursuing a degree at the University at Buffalo campuses in New York. Must demonstrate leadership abilities, volunteerism and academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0). Preference will be given to undergraduate or graduate level students who are currently engaged in UB Alumni Singapore Chapter activities. Due to income tax implications, students who are awarded a full tuition scholarship should not apply for this award. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the selection committee. more...

Ub Gala Endowed Scholarship Fund

Must be a newly admitted undergraduate with excellent standardized test scores and high school grades. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Ub Gala Scholarship

These undergraduate scholarships have been funded by an annual Scholarship Gala (2006-2016) event attended by community partners, alumni, friends and the campus community. Must be a full-time student in good academic standing. more...

Ub Pharmacy Alumni Association Trust Fund

Established in 1986 by the UB Pharmacy Alumni Association. Must be majoring in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. more...

Ub Scholarship Fund

Must be an undergraduate student, complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Ub Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

Established in 2012 by the University at Buffalo Foundation Board of Trustees. Must be a newly admitted freshman majoring in a field related to the arts, humanities or social sciences, with preference to those committed to developing a deeper appreciation of regional, national and international issues. more...

Vaughan And Eleanor Graham Endowment Scholarships

Established in 1996. Must be accepted to UB as a full-time undergraduate student. Preference to students who attended high school in the Little Valley, New York school district; second preference to students who reside in Cattaraugus County, New York. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Scholarship Fund For Nursing

Established in 1942 by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Must be a student majoring in the School of Nursing. more...

Walter A. Surdam Fund

Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and be in good academic standing. more...

Walter E. Schmid Family Foundation Scholarship

Established in 2019. Must be an incoming first year student from Western New York (WNY) pursuing a degree in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences who has demonstrated high academic achievement in high school and entrepreneurial interests. Can be used for tuition and fees only. May be renewable for up to four years provided the student is in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5. In event there are no eligible WNY students, the recipient may be from outside if other criteria is met. more...

Watts Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship

Must be a junior majoring in civil, environmental, electrical or mechanical engineering who is in good academic standing. Preference to students historically underrepresented in higher education. The student will be given the opportunity to do a paid summer internship with Watts Architecture and Engineering P.C., contingent on availability. Renewable for senior year contingent on good academic standing and availability of funds. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

Welch-Ludwig Fund For International Study

Established in 2009. Must be a full-time University at Buffalo student in good academic standing, applying to participate in a UB or SUNY study abroad program.
NOTE: We are currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. more...

Welles V. Moot Graduate Scholarship Fund

Established in 1958 by the Western New York Foundation of Buffalo to honor Welles V. Moot, the Foundation’s initial donor. Must be a graduate student in the arts and sciences, engineering, pharmacy, nursing, business administration, education or social work with second priority to graduate students in law, medicine and dentistry. more...

William A. Galpin Scholarship

Established in 1935 by William A. Galpin. Must be an undergraduate with preference to students recommended by the Presbytery of Buffalo-Niagara. more...

William E. Weafer Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1948 by Hutchinson-Central Evening High School. Must be a graduate of Hutchinson Central Technical High School. more...

William Eller Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1993 by Mrs. Betty J. Eller & Kathryn S. Rieder. Must be a doctoral student majoring in the Learning and Instruction Program in the Graduate School of Education. Preference given to students who intend to pursue a program in reading instruction. more...

William H. Dawson Scholarship

Established in 1949 by William H. Dawson. Must be an undergraduate. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need. more...

William, Frances And Marion Tallman Scholarship Fund

Established in 1963 by M.L. Tallman. Must be a National Merit Scholar. more...

Wny September 11Th Scholarship Fund

Established in 2017 by Joseph Chouinard to provide scholarships to benefit the victims of the September 11, 2001 tragedy from Western New York attending the University at Buffalo. Must be an undergraduate student. more...

Woman's Investigating Club Scholarship Fund

Established in 1963 by the Women’s Investigating Club to provide scholarships to pay for tuition and fees to a student attending the University at Buffalo. Must be ambitious & anxious to better your position in life. more...

Women's Club Of Ub Scholarship

Established in 1955 by the Women’s Club of UB. Must be a full time undergraduate student. Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and be in good academic standing. more...

Women's Investigating Club Of Buffalo

Established in 1915 by the Women’s Investigating Club of Buffalo. Must complete the FAFSA and have financial need with preference to a female. more...

Yong H. Lee Scholarship Fund

Established in 1999 by the family of Yong H. Lee and its descendants. Must be a junior majoring in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and demonstrates both academic achievement and financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application. more...