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.

• Important: Merit scholarships are managed by the Offices of Admissions and International Admissions, not through this portal. Please contact their offices directly for inquiries about merit-based awards.

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.

• Additional Opportunities: For more scholarship opportunities, visit Financial Aid – Scholarships.

• 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.