Our Opportunities

Welcome to the University at Buffalo’s Scholarship Portal!

The new General Application is available and should be completed for the 2024-2025 aid year in UB’s Scholarship Portal.

UB’s Scholarship Portal is a smart shortcut to apply for campus philanthropic scholarships. Log in and complete the General Application annually to be considered for multiple opportunities. UB’s Scholarship Portal helps to streamline your search for scholarships across campus. Please visit: Financial Aid – Scholarships and check your departmental web site for additional scholarship information.

All currently enrolled students may sign into UB’s Scholarship Portal with your UBIT credentials. Your first step is to complete a General Application. Your responses may prompt a request for you to complete a Conditional Application or additional scholarship specific questions. Follow your personalized red action prompts on your dashboard and check back on your application status regularly. If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, you will receive an email from ubscholarships@buffalo.edu. This email will provide you the steps you will need to take for the scholarship to be finalized. All email notifications will be sent to your buffalo.edu email account – please make sure to check your email on a regular basis.

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Qualifying for a scholarship is not a guarantee of funding. Even if not specifically stated, scholarships are typically reserved for students in good academic standing who are also making satisfactory progress towards a degree. International students can apply for all scholarship opportunities except where noted.

We recommend that you set up direct deposit with the university to expedite delivery of any scholarships eligible for a refund. For more information on direct deposit, please visit: Direct Deposit of Refunds

Keyword searches should be limited to one word or phrase (ex. engineering). Do not use comma separators or unrelated strings (ex. math, physics; arts and sciences political science).

Award amounts published are for general information – actual amounts may vary.

Opportunities are scholarships accepting applications.

Recommended Opportunities match with your application responses or HUB credentials, so explore those first and consider answering the supplemental questions. You may apply for any opportunity if you meet the basic qualifications.

Action options are “none” (students are automatically considered if qualified) or “apply” (you need to answer supplemental questions to be considered).

Deadlines are 11:59 PM on the posted date. All application materials, including reference letters must be submitted on time to be considered.

Questions can be referred to ubscholarships@buffalo.edu.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Summer Math Scholarship
Established in 2016 by the Summer Math Foundation. Recipient must...
DeadlineEnded
$500 Jerry Linder Academic Achievement Award
The Minority Faculty & Staff Association (MFSA) Jerry Linder Academic...
Deadline01/13/2025
$500 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award
The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award of the Minority Faculty &...
Deadline01/13/2025
$5,000.00 Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Scholarship for Continuing Students
Established in 2012 in honor of Alison L. Des Forges, this scholarship...
Deadline01/15/2025
$5,000.00 Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Scholarship for First-Year Students
Established in 2012 in honor of Alison L. Des Forges, this scholarship...
Deadline01/15/2025
Varies Rhea and William H. Berger Scholarship
Established by Rhea Berger, EDB ’67 and William H. Berger, BS ’65 in...
Deadline01/15/2025
Varies Evelyn Rumsey Lord Travel Award - Part 1
The purpose of the Rumsey Award is to provide funding for summer travel...
Deadline01/22/2025
2000-3500 Career Design Center Internship Equity Fund
Internships serve as an invaluable bridge from college to career and...
Deadline01/25/2025
Varies Joseph T. J. Stewart Global Citizenship Program
Established in 1999 and revised in 2018 by Joseph T. J. Stewart. To be...
Deadline01/31/2025
$4,000 WNY Sophomore Externship Experience Student Support
Need to find a paid summer externship? Let UB do the work. As a...
Deadline01/31/2025
Varies UB Undergraduate Scholarship Fund
Established in 2012 by the University at Buffalo Foundation Board of...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies D.A.R. Florence Lee Scholarship Fund
Established in 1963 by various donors. Must be a U.S. Citizen along...
Deadline02/02/2025
Varies Mary Norton Thompson Scholarship
Originated in 1931, by the Buffalo Chapter of the National Society...
Deadline02/02/2025
$1,000 to $3,000 Gustav and Grete Zimmer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by Grete M. Zimmer to support undergraduate majors in...
Deadline02/09/2025
Varies Harvey L. Herer School of Management International Travel Fund
SPRING or SUMMER Travel – Apply Now Established in 2017 by David I....
Deadline02/15/2025
Varies Joseph T. J. Stewart Global Citizenship Program
SPRING or SUMMER Travel – Apply Now Established in 1999 and revised in...
Deadline02/15/2025
Varies Barbara L. Schifeling '84 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2015 by Barbara L. Schifeling, JD ’84, to provide...
Deadline02/16/2025
Varies Charles Dautch Memorial Award
This award was established in 1980 by Charles Dautch, ’19 to provide...
Deadline02/16/2025
Varies Henry W. Box Fund
Established by Mary E. Box. Must be a first year student majoring in...
Deadline02/16/2025
Varies Ira S. Meiselman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 1973 by Bernice and William Meiselman to provide...
Deadline02/16/2025
Varies Norman B. Lewis Scholarship Fund
Established in 1987 by Ms. Pauline Lewis, Mr. Allan M. Lewis, Mr....
Deadline02/16/2025
Varies Pamela and Robert Heilman Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established in 2012 by Pamela D. Heilman JD ’75 and Robert D. Heilman...
Deadline02/16/2025
Varies Ross and Jean Cellino Scholarship Fund
Established in 2005 by Ross M. Cellino Sr. Jd ’56 and Jeanette E....
Deadline02/16/2025
Varies Stanley Grossman, Esq. Scholarship Fund
Established in 1997 by Mr. Morree M. Levine and Mr. Samual J. Civiletto....
Deadline02/16/2025
Varies Trini E. Ross '92 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund (Award)
Established in 2021 by Trini E. Ross ’92 to promote inclusive...
Deadline02/16/2025
$1,000-$5,000 Evelyn Rumsey Lord Travel Scholarship - Part 2
The purpose of the Rumsey Award is to provide funding for summer travel...
Deadline02/22/2025
$500 Adarsh Bhagat Memorial Fund (Award)
Established in 1985 by Urvashi Sangal to provide an annual award in the...
Deadline02/28/2025
$2,000 Dr. Frank D. Cozzarelli Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2022 by the family and friends of the late Dr. Frank...
Deadline02/28/2025
up to $3,000 Elbridge N. and Stephana R. Townsend Scholarship Fund
Established in 1995 by William Townsend. Must be a newly admitted first...
Deadline02/28/2025
Varies J. & S. Niciszewska Mucha Endowed Graduate Scholarship
Stephanie Niciszewska Mucha established this fund in 2013 in honor of...
Deadline02/28/2025
up to $1000 John W. Danforth Company Senior Scholar Scholarship
Established in 2003 by the John W. Danforth Company. Must be a senior...
Deadline02/28/2025
Varies George K. Fraley Scholarship Fund
Established in 1922 by George K. Fraley. Must be a junior or senior in...
Deadline03/01/2025
Varies LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association Fund
The Pride Scholarship was established in 2021 by the LGBTQ Faculty and...
Deadline03/01/2025
Varies Tilmon F. Brown and Jonnie R. Brown Scholarship Fund
Established in 2010 by Tilmon F. and Jonnie R. Brown to provide...
Deadline03/01/2025
Varies Dr. Edwin D. Duryea, Jr. Award
This award is for a Graduate School of Education (GSE) doctoral student...
Deadline03/02/2025
up to $25,000 WNY Prosperity Fellowship
Established by the Prentice Family Foundation. Must be a promising...
Deadline03/07/2025
Varies Abe Halbreich Memorial Fund
Established in 1953 by Stanley Halbreich. Must be a full-time...
Deadline03/15/2025
Varies College of Arts and Sciences Experiential Learning Fund
These funds support experiential learning opportunities. Must be a...
Deadline04/15/2025
awards vary University Honors College Scholarship Fund
Provides financial support to Honors College Scholars in good standing...
Deadline05/15/2025
$50 A.G. Marcus Meads Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1948 by Hutchinson Central Technical High School. Must be...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies Albert Padwa Summer Research Endowment Fund
Supports an undergraduate chemistry or medicinal chemistry major...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies Amelia J. Bargar Scholarship
Established in 1947 by Amelia J. Bargar. Must complete the FAFSA and...
Deadline05/31/2025
up to $100 Board Of Managers Senior Scholarship
Established in 1940 by the Board of Managers of Norton Hall. Must be a...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies Buffalo Section Of The American Society Of Civil Engineers
Established in 1958 by the Buffalo Section of the American Society of...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies Charles G. Duffy Scholarship
Established in 1928 by Charles G. Duffy. Must be an undergraduate with...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies Charles H. McCullough, Jr. Scholarship
Established by Jessie McCullough Newhall in 1925 to provide scholarships...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies Charles S. and Myra Jacobowitz Scholarship Fund
Family and friends of Charles S. Jacobowitz established these...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies Chemistry Scholarship Fund
The Chemistry Department offers a special scholarship fund through the...
Deadline05/31/2025
Varies Clara M. Hendershot Scholarship Fund
Established by Clara Hendershot to support undergraduate education. ...
Deadline05/31/2025
up to $2,000 Delaware Avenue Baptist Church Scholarship
Established by the pastor and deacons of the Delaware Avenue Baptist...
Deadline05/31/2025