Our Opportunities

Welcome to UB’s Scholarship Portal! We’re here to help you find funding for your education.

For Current Students in the 2025-2026 Academic Year:

  • The 2025-2026 General Application is open from July 15, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Apply today! This single application connects you with numerous UB philanthropic scholarships. After logging in and completing the General Application, you may be prompted to fill out a Conditional Application or answer supplemental questions for specific scholarship opportunities.

For Newly Accepted Students in Summer 2026 or Fall 2026:

  • You can complete the General Application starting January 20th to be considered for recruitment scholarships.

General Information for All Applicants:

  • Annual Application: Use your UBIT credentials to complete the General Application after July 15th.
  • Explore Scholarships: Feel free to explore available scholarships on the portal homepage anytime. Specific eligibility details are in each scholarship description.
  • Graduate Assistantships: Graduate students seeking assistantships should contact their academic department directly.

Regarding Essays:

  • We encourage you to authentically share your personal story in your own voice. Please ensure you write your essays independently, without the use of AI writing tools.

Important Notes:

  • If you are selected for a scholarship, you will be notified via email with the amount you are eligible for and the next steps to finalize the funds.
  • Scholarship funding depends on enrollment, good academic standing, and satisfactory progress toward your degree.
  • Most scholarships are available to international students; exceptions will be indicated in the scholarship description.
  • For quicker scholarship refunds, consider setting up Direct Deposit.

Questions?

  • Please email us at ubscholarships@buffalo.edu.
Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Dawn Paretto Hawley and Robert C. Hawley Family Scholarship
Established in 2020 by Ms. Dawn Paretto Hawley, MBA ’84, BS ’76 and...
Deadline06/01/2026
up to $2,000 De Alva Stanwood Alexander Scholarship
Established in 1919 by Anne Bliss Alexander. Must be an undergraduate...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Delaware Avenue Baptist Church Scholarship
Established by the pastor and deacons of the Delaware Avenue Baptist...
Deadline06/01/2026
$2,500/year or $1,250/term Dr. Harry G. LaForge Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established in 1944 by Harry G. LaForge. Must be a medical or pharmacy...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Dr. Henry Dewitt Duryea Scholarship Fund
Established in 1974 by Dr. Henry DeWitt Duryea. Preference given to...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Dr. Judith A. Sutin Undergraduate Student Support Fund
Dr. Judith A. Sutin, Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus created this...
Deadline06/01/2026
$50 Edward W. Houck Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1934 by Hutch-Central Evening High School. Must be an...
Deadline06/01/2026
up to $2,500 Eleanor Fitzgerald Fairbairn Scholarship Fund
Established 1922 in memory of Eleanor Fitzgerald Fairbairn. Must be an...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Ellicott Club Scholarships
Established by the Ellicott Club in 1922. Must be a junior or senior...
Deadline06/01/2026
up to $500 Emanuel and Bessie J. Boasberg Student Scholarship Fund
Established in 1970 by the will of Norman E. Boasberg. Must be an...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Eric R. Mittlefehldt Scholarship Fund
Established by the last will and testament of Eric R. Mittlefehldt. ...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Frederick S. and Phyllis Wendt Pierce Scholarship
Established in 1989 by Frederick S. Pierce and Phyllis Wendt Pierce. ...
Deadline06/01/2026
$50 George E. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1939 by Hutch-Central Evening High School. Must be an...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies George K. Fraley Scholarship Fund
Established in 1922 by George K. Fraley. Must be a junior or senior in...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Greater Buffalo Advertising Club Scholarship
Established in 1924 by the Greater Buffalo Advertising Club. Must be an...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Highland Lodge Scholarship
Established in 1926 by Highland Lodge. Must be an undergraduate with...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Houston Scholarship Fund
Established in 2003 by the estate of Helen Houston. Must be enrolled in...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Hsinchun Chen and Hsaio-Hui Chow Scholarship Fund
Established in 2010 by Dr. Hsinchun Chen, MBA ’85, and Dr. Hsiao-Hui...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Hutchinson Central Evening High School Scholarship
Established in 1921 by Hutchinson-Central Evening High School. Must be...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies James Nicoll Johnston Scholarship
Established in 1922 by Margaret R. Blakeslee. Must be a student...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Jewish War Veterans Scholarship Fund
Established in 1950 by the Jewish War Veterans of America Buffalo Post...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies John G. Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Gibbons Scholarship Fund
Established in 1994 by the estate of Elizabeth M. Gibbons. Must be...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Kevin W. Lanighan, MD and Kelly A. Lanighan Student Assistance Fund
Established by Kevin W. Lanighan, MD and Kelly A. Lanighan in 2024. ...
Deadline06/01/2026
$50 M. Smith Thomas Scholarship Fund
Established in 1958 by Hutch-Central Evening High School. Must be an...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Mary A. Osborne Trust Fund
Established in 1973 by Mary A. Osborne. Must be an undergraduate...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Masonic Patriotic Association Scholarship
Established in 1928 by the Masonic Patriotic Association, Inc.. Must be...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Mayflower Scholarship
Established in 1927 by the Sons and Daughters of the American...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Melvin H. Baker Scholarship
Established in 1966 by the National Gypsum Company. Must be an...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Oliver Arey Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1939 by Hutchinson-Central High School. Must be a US...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Opportunity Fund
Must be a student enrolled at the University at Buffalo with preference...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Parent-Teacher Associations Scholarship Fund
Established in 1941 by the Buffalo Council of the Parent-Teacher...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Peter F. Olnowich Jr. '85 Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity Scholarship
Established by various donors, including James T. McFarland, BA ’85 and...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Fund, Alpha Psi Chapter
Established in 1957 by the Alpha Psi Chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Philip Becker Goetz Student Scholarship Fund
Established by Philip Becker Goetz in 1946. Must be a junior or senior...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies R. Buckminster Fuller Scholarship Fund
Established in 1980 by the friends of the School of Architecture &...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Rachel Miller Manchester Scholarship Fund
Established by Grace Manchester in 1922 to provide scholarships to...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Ralph D. Hochstetter Fund II
Established in 1985 by Ralph Hochstetter. Must be enrolled in any...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Regina H. Sapona STEM Scholarship
Established by Regina H. Sapona, BA ’76 in 2024. Must be an...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Richard A. and Leona P. Zimmerman Scholarship Fund
Established in 1973 by Leona P. Zimmerman. Must be an undergraduate and...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Robert G. and Gloria L. Biedenkopf Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2011 by the last will and testament of Gloria Biedenkopf....
Deadline06/01/2026
Fall term: $1,000, Spring term: $1,000, Summer term: $500 Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Support Fund - Study Abroad Scholarship
With the help of alumni donors, the Social Sciences Interdisciplinary...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Steven L. Shaw Memorial International Student Emergency Fund
The Office of International Education and the broader UB community want...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Thomas Walker Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1925 by Alexander and Annie Paterson. Must be an...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies UB Gala Scholarship
These undergraduate scholarships have been funded by an annual...
Deadline06/01/2026
Difference Between In-State and Out-of-State Tuition UB Ongwe'onwe / Indigenous Student Scholarship
The University at Buffalo Ongwe’onwe / Indigenous Student Scholarship is...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies UB Scholarship Fund
Must be an undergraduate student, complete the FAFSA and have financial...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Undergraduate College Scholarship Fund
Must be an undergraduate student, complete the FAFSA and have financial...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Vaughan and Eleanor Graham Endowment Scholarships
Established in 1996. Must be accepted to UB as a full-time undergraduate...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Walter A. Surdam Fund
Must complete the FAFSA, have financial need and be in good academic...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies William A. Galpin Scholarship
Established in 1935 by William A. Galpin. Must be a matriculated student...
Deadline06/01/2026