Buffalo Public High School Aspire Scholarship

Must be an accepted or current University at Buffalo undergraduate in any major who is a U.S. citizen and a graduate of a public high school in the city of Buffalo. Preference will be given to Bennett High School graduates. Renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study, provided the student remains in good academic standing and funding is available.

Financial need is considered for eligibility of this opportunity. Applicants should file an annual FAFSA. Students ineligible to file a FAFSA may demonstrate financial need on the General Application by selecting “Yes” to the Financial Hardship question and providing a brief summary of their circumstances (if “No,” leave blank).

Donor
Gretchen A. Hodgdon, MD ’00, and Travis Hodgdon, DO
Award
varies
Departments
College of Arts & Sciences, Financial Need
Deadline
08/16/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please provide a short narrative including any personal challenges you are facing, why you are pursuing a college degree, one role model and why you selected that individual.