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 after March 1st 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
up to $4,000 Dr. William Brownlie Graduate Fellowship For Water Resources
Established in 2019 by Dr. William Brownlie BS ‘75 MS ’76. Must be a...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Drury/Thomas Scholarship
Established by Drs. Robert E., MS ‘76 & PhD ’84, and Grace M. Barnes, MA...
Deadline10/15/2025
$2,500 Eaton Engineering Scholarship
Established by Mission Systems of Orchard Park (formerly Cobham Mission...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Electrical Engineering Department Fund
Must be a student majoring in the School of Engineering and Applied...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Electrical Engineering Nano Lab Fund
Must be a student majoring in the School of Engineering and Applied...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Electrical Engineering Scholarship Fund
Must be majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Engineering Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 1993 by anonymous alumni gifts, this UBEAA fund provides...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Engineering and Applied Sciences Endowment Fund
Supports the educational activities of the School of Engineering and...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Engineering Dean's Scholarship Fund
Must be accepted into or pursuing a degree in the School of Engineering...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,000 Engineering Fellowship and Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships for deserving undergraduate and graduate...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Engineering Graduate Student Fellowship and Support Fund
Established in 2017 by the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences . ...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Engineering Undergraduate Fellowships Fund
Must be an undergraduate majoring in Computer Science.
Deadline10/15/2025
up to full NYS tuition and fees Felix Smist Scholarship Fund
Established in 2005 by James Smist, BS ‘80 and Mary Smist, to honor...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,000 Frederick H. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1982 by Mrs. Patricia T. Thomas. Must be an industrial...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies General Albert James Myer and Private Harrison Baird Veterans Scholarship
Established anonymously in 2008, in honor of General Myer and Private...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $1,000 George F. Schenk Scholarship Fund
Established in 2004 by the estate of Margaret T. Schenk, BA ’40, BA ’41...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,000 George Norton SEAS Scholarship Fund
Established in 2011 by the last will and testament of George H. Norton,...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,500 Grace Lee Dean's Scholarship Fund
Established in 2014 by SUNY Distinguished Professor Dr. George C. Lee...
Deadline10/15/2025
$1,000 Greater Washington DC Area Alumni Scholarship
Established in 2015 by Joseph P. Esposito, BA ’75. Must be an...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $1,000 Gregory B. Jarvis Scholarship Fund
Established in 1986 by Mrs. Marcia Jarvis and Moog Controls, Inc., in...
Deadline10/15/2025
$600 Harold O. Wolf Achievement Award
Established in 2015 by Mary Wolf, to pay tribute to her late husband,...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Industrial and Systems Engineering Resource Fund
Must be a student majoring in the School of Engineering and Applied...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,000 Irving H. Shames Endowment Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2011 by Lisa R. Shames and Bruce Shames in honor of their...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies ISE Scholarship and Fellowship Fund
Must be majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering in the School of...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,000 Issac Waugh Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1965 by Frieda Waugh. Must be a worthy student pursuing...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies J. & S. Niciszewska Mucha Endowed Graduate Scholarship
Stephanie Niciszewska Mucha established this fund in 2013 in honor of...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies J. Vacca Experiential Learning Fund
Must be a graduate student majoring in the the College of Arts and...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies James A. Comstock Memorial Scholarship
Must be an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the School of...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,000 James and Nancy McLernon Superior Scholars Endowed Program
Established in 1978 by Mr. and Mrs. James W. McLernon. Must be a newly...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,500 John R. Dervay II, Memorial Award
Established in memory of John R. Dervay II, MS ’73, BS ’67. Must be an...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $4750 John R. Dervay II, Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of John R. Dervay II, MS ’73, BS ’67. Must be an...
Deadline10/15/2025
$475 Joseph and Adele Augustyn Memorial Book Scholarship
Michael and Linda Madonia have established this fund to honor Linda’s...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2000 Joseph M. Bracci and Kathleen A. Bracci Scholarship
Established in 2014 by Joseph M. and Kathleen A. Bracci to provide...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Joseph Norwood Still Scholarship in Electrical Engineering
Established in 2023 by Dr. Stephen Still BS’76. Must be an...
Deadline10/15/2025
$3,000 Karr Parker Scholarship in Engineering and Applied Sciences
Established by Richard Strozyk, BS ’78 and Kathleen Strozyk in 2023. ...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $3,000 Karwan/Thomas Industrial Eng. Undergraduate Scholarship Fund
Established in 2001 by Robert F. Hanley, in order to recognize the two...
Deadline10/15/2025
$3,500 Keith F. Safian Industrial and Systems Engineering Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Keith F. Safian to support an undergraduate...
Deadline10/15/2025
$1,000/YR Larry and Amanda Megan Scholarship
Established in 2004 by Lawrence and Amanda Megan. Must be a newly...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Lawrence D. Bell Bequest for Engineering Scholarship
Must be a student majoring in the School of Engineering and Applied...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $5000 Lawrence M. and Caroline Ursitti Gentile Family Fund
Established in 2000 by Lawrence C. and Renata C. Gentile, in honor of...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,000 Lester A. Gerhardt Memorial Scholarship
Must be an accepted major in the School of Engineering and Applied...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Lester Gerhardt Experiential Learning Fund
Established by Karen R. Gerhardt in memory of her husband Lester...
Deadline10/15/2025
$600 Lester W. Milbrath Award Fund
This fund is set up to reward a hardworking student who has demonstrated...
Deadline10/15/2025
$500 Matthew Grappone Memorial Book Award
Established in 2009 by William Grappone and his wife Anna Stave in...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $2,000 Matthew Grappone Scholarship Fund
Established in 2003 by friends and family of Matthew Grappone. Must be...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $3,000 Matthew R. Enright Award for Experiential Learning (Award)
Established in 2016 by Mr. and Mrs. David Walter in memory of their son,...
Deadline10/15/2025
$2,000 Megan Forever Family Scholarship
Established by Lawrence Megan and Amanda Megan, MBA ’00 to support...
Deadline10/15/2025
up to $1,000 Michael Bauda Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bauda. Must be pursuing a degree...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Moog, Inc. Graduate Fellowship
Established in 1999 by Moog, Inc. Must be a graduate student majoring in...
Deadline10/15/2025
Varies Multimedia Processing and Communications Scholarship
Must be a student majoring in the School of Engineering and Applied...
Deadline10/15/2025