Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Support Fund - Study Abroad Scholarship

With the help of alumni donors, the Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Program has established a Study Abroad Scholarship to encourage undergraduate students who are in one of the program’s majors to pursue an opportunity to study abroad.

*Eligibility Requirements: *
*Applicants must be a currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated UB student, in good standing and pursuing one of the SSCIDP majors

*Applicants must have applied to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program

*Applicants must participate in the study abroad program for full-time credit (6 credits-summer)

*Criteria: *

*Minimum 2.75 UB GPA

*Students who have not studied abroad previously will be given preference

*Students whose transcript reflects a serious approach to academic pursuits will be given preference

*Students who articulate personal and academic goals as a part of the study abroad experience will be given preference

*Students who will return to UB for at least a semester after study abroad will be given preference

Award
Fall term: $1,000, Spring term: $1,000, Summer term: $500
Departments
College of Arts & Sciences
Deadline
06/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Explain your intent to study abroad (750 -1000 words).
  2. Upload your Academic Advising Report (AAR) to share with the review team determining your eligibility. When you upload the file, you are giving permission to the scholarship review committee to view this protected information.
  3. Reference Request - Faculty Member or Academic Advisor
  4. List any academic awards or honors you've received.
  5. Indicated which semester(s) you plan to study abroad within the current academic year.
  6. What is the name of the UB or sponsoring SUNY study abroad program.
  7. Provide the university, city, and country of the study abroad program.
  8. What is the current status of your Study Abroad Application?
  9. Have you applied for other study abroad scholarships?
  10. If you have applied for other scholarships, please list which one(s).
  11. Have you previously participated in a study abroad program?
  12. If you've previously participated in a study abroad program, please list the university, city, and dates.
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