Our Opportunities

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

For Continuing Students: The 2024-2025 General Application is now open – apply today!

For Newly Accepted Summer and Fall 2025 Students: You can also complete the General Application now to be considered for recruitment scholarships. This single application connects you with numerous UB philanthropic scholarships.

Use your UBIT credentials to complete the General Application annually after July 15th. Feel free to explore available scholarships on the portal homepage anytime. Specific eligibility details can be found in each scholarship description. For additional scholarship opportunities, visit: Financial Aid – Scholarships. Graduate students seeking assistantships should contact their academic department directly.

Important Information for Current UB Students: After logging in with your UBIT credentials and completing the General Application, you may be prompted to fill out a Conditional Application or answer supplemental questions for specific scholarships. These are required for consideration. Regularly check the red action prompts on your dashboard for updates and monitor your application status. Award notifications will be sent to your buffalo.edu email address. If you receive an award, please finalize the payment within two weeks to secure your funding.

Important Information for Incoming Summer/Fall 2025 Students: The General Application for recruitment scholarships opens on March 1st. Please be aware that merit scholarships are managed by the Offices of Admissions and International Admissions, not through this portal. Contact their offices directly for inquiries about merit-based awards.

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.

Please note that scholarship funding is dependent on enrollment, good academic standing, and satisfactory progress toward your degree. Most scholarships are available to international students (exceptions will be clearly indicated).

For quicker scholarship refunds, consider setting up Direct Deposit.

Questions can be referred to ubscholarships@buffalo.edu.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies UB Scholarship Fund
Must be an undergraduate student, complete the FAFSA and have financial...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies William E. Townsend Scholarship Fund
In 1992, William E. Townsend, BA ’50, created these scholarships for...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies William E. Townsend Scholarship Fund - NT
This is a recruitment scholarship for incoming first year undergraduate...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies Ralph D. Hochstetter Fund II
Established in 1985 by Ralph Hochstetter. Must be enrolled in any...
Deadline06/01/2025
up to $500 UB Fund for the Honors College: Academic Enrichment Fund
Provides financial support to Honors College Scholars in good standing...
Deadline06/01/2025
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...
Deadline06/01/2025
Varies Architecture & Planning Dean's General Scholarship Fund
Must be a student majoring in the School of Architecture & Planning.
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Cheryl Gobbetti Hoffman Memorial Scholarship in Music
Originally established in 2012 by Monte K. Hoffman, Wilfred J. Larson...
Deadline06/15/2025
$500 David and Rebecca Skerker Fund
Established in 1965 by Bernard Skerker. Must be an admitted or current...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Dean's Graduate Student Scholarship Fund
Must be a graduate student majoring in the School of Architecture &...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Dental Centennial Endowment Fund
Established in 1994 in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Fred Wallace Brunkow Fellowship Fund
Established in 1989 by Steven B. & Kathryn Sample. Must be a graduate...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Jammal Fund
Must be a student majoring in the School of Architecture & Planning.
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Jastrzab Family Planning Scholarship Fund
Established in 2018 by Mr. Gary J. Jastrzab, BA ’76 Faculty of Social...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Phyllis Euker Endowment Fund for Architecture
Established in 2013 by Roy A. Euker in memory of his late wife, Phyllis...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies R. Buckminster Fuller Scholarship Fund
Established in 1980 by the friends of the School of Architecture &...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Robert J. Stoll Scholarship Fund
Established in 1992 by Mary Jane Stoll, BS ’41 in memory of her husband,...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Steven L. Shaw Memorial International Student Emergency Fund
The Office of International Education and the broader UB community want...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair in Oral Biology
Established to honor and further the legacy of Dr. Robert J. Genco who...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies WNY NYSCAR Scholarship Fund
Must be a graduate student majoring in the Real Estate Development...
Deadline06/15/2025
Varies Abraham M. Horwitz Scholarship
Established in 1959 by Abraham M. Horwitz. Must be a medical student...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies Andy and Helen Cappuccino Family Scholarship Endowment
Established in 2008 by Andrew and Helen Cappuccino, both medical school...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies David C. Stephens M.D. '67 & Mary P. Stephens Scholarship Fund
Established in 2017 by David C. Stephens, MD ’67 and Mary P. Stephens....
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies Dr. Mark W. Welch and Beulah M. Welch Scholarship Fund
Established in 1979 by Dr. Mark W. Welch and the IBM Corporation. Must...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies Dr. Thomas J. and Barbara L. Guttuso Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Dr. Thomas J. Guttuso, Sr. Must be a first year...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies Dr. Willard H. Boardman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2019 in memory of Dr. Willard H. Boardman, by his family....
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies George M. Ellis, Jr. M.D. & Kelly Ellis Student Scholarship
Established in 2013 by the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. ...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies Harold S. Sanes & Thelma Sanes Medical Scholarship Fund
Established in 1989 by Ms. Thelma Sanes. Must be a medical student...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies Pasquale A. Greco, M.D. '41 & Joseph M.Greco, M.D. '73 Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established in 1985 and amended in 2005 by Pasquale A. Greco, M.D. ’41...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies R.R. Humphrey and Stuart L. Vaughan Nu Sigma Nu Alumni Fund
Established in 1979 and revised in 2016 by Buffalo Nu Sigma Nu to...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies Richard B. Narins M.D. '63 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2016 by Mrs. Ellen Narins in memory of her husband,...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies Robert F. Reed, MD '88 and Karen S. Reed, MD '88 Medical Student Scholarship
Established by Robert F. Reed, MD ’88 and Karen S. Reed, MD ’88. Must...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies Robert J. Weiss, MD '75 Medical Student Scholarship
Established by Mary. B. Weiss in 2023. Must be an incoming medical...
Deadline06/23/2025
Varies School of Dental Medicine Student Emergency Fund - State
Established to provide temporary financial assistance for immediate and...
Deadline06/28/2025
Varies School of Dental Medicine Student Emergency Fund - UBF
Established to provide temporary financial assistance for immediate and...
Deadline06/28/2025
Varies Marilyn Doubrava Fund
In 1988, as a memorial to their daughter, Marilyn A. Doubrava, Sterling...
Deadline06/30/2025
Varies Morris E. Opler and Lucille R. Opler Graduate Scholarship Fund in English
Established in 2004, with a gift from a Morris E. Opler and Lucille R....
Deadline06/30/2025
Varies Real Estate Development Scholarship Fund
Must be a graduate student majoring in the Real Estate Development...
Deadline06/30/2025
Varies Educational Improvement Fund at SUNY - MFA Fine Arts Thesis Project Research Scholarship
Deadline04/09/2026
Varies Arts Management Resource Fund
Must be a student majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences.
varies Buffalo Public High School Aspire Scholarship
Must be an accepted or current University at Buffalo undergraduate in...
Varies Constance K. & Charles W. Millard Jr., Scholarship Endowment - NT
This is a recruitment scholarship for incoming first year undergraduate...
Varies D. B. Johnstone International Student Dissertation Research Travel Fund (Award)
The D. Bruce Johnstone International Student Dissertation Research...
up to full NYS tuition and fees Felix Smist Scholarship Fund
Established in 2005 by James Smist, BS ‘80 and Mary Smist, to honor...
Varies Jacqueline Joan Tyson Graduate Scholarship Fund
Established by Jacqueline Joan Tyson, BA ’70 in 2004. Must be a...
Varies Louise Annie Gillespie Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established in 2017 by Dr. Jean A. Barrett, ED.D ’65, ED.M. ’56, in...
Varies Morris Arts Scholarships and Fellowships
Established in 2008. Must be a talented graduate or undergraduate...
Varies Woeppel Research Initiative in Mathematics - Travel Fund
Established by Dr. James J. Woeppel, BA ’65 in 2014. Must be a current...
varies ENPOL Student Assistance Fund
Through the generosity of an alumnus, these scholarships are available...
Ended
$475 Joseph and Adele Augustyn Memorial Book Scholarship
Michael and Linda Madonia have established this fund to honor Linda’s...
Ended