Professor James J. Whalen Student Scholarship

Established by Dr. Elizabeth A. Whalen in 2022. Must be a junior majoring in the in the Department of Electrical Engineering within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with a GPA of at least a 3.00. Student must submit a short statement explaining how they became interested in electrical engineering and how the scholarship would be helpful to their success at UB.

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).

Award
Varies
Departments
Financial Need, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, SEAS Undergraduate Scholarships
Deadline
10/04/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Submit a personal statement explaining how you became interested in electrical engineering and how the scholarship would be helpful to your success at UB.