Scholarships

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The University at Buffalo offers the most valuable merit scholarships in the SUNY system. We administer more than $400 million in scholarships and financial aid annually to our students.

UB offers merit-based scholarships, athletic scholarships and scholarships established by alumni and friends of the university. The University Honors College manages the Presidential Scholarship, which requires a separate application.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Note: International students should visit the International Undergraduate Admissions website for more information on available scholarships.

• Presidential Scholarship

  Academically exceptional first-year students (freshmen) may earn a four-year UB Presidential Scholarship, the most selective and highly valued award in the SUNY system. The application is available through the University Honors College. Presidential scholars participate in the University Honors College and must maintain rigorous academic standards to retain their award.

• Pride of New York Scholarship

  High-achieving first-year students (freshmen) from New York State are considered for Pride of New York Scholarships. Award amounts are based on academic merit. Funds are exclusively for non-tuition costs such as fees. No additional application is needed. These scholarships are renewable for either two or four years for students who meet continuing eligibility requirements.

• Provost Scholarship

  High-achieving first-year students (freshmen) are considered for Provost Scholarships. Award amounts are based on academic merit and cost of attendance. No additional application is needed. These scholarships are renewable for either two or four years for students who meet continuing eligibility requirements. Provost Scholarship awards must be used for a student's direct cost of attendance.

• Empire State Diversity Honors/Daniel Acker Scholarship

  These scholarships are awarded to academically competitive first-year students (freshmen) who are eligible for the Daniel Acker Scholars Program. No additional application is needed. These scholarships are renewable for four years for students who maintain continuing eligibility requirements.

• School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Empowering Advancement Scholarship

  Prospective first-year students (freshmen) in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences may be selected for the SEAS Empowering Advancement Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate potential to become leaders in the fields of engineering and computer science. No additional application is required.

• School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Dean’s Leadership Scholarship

  All first-year students (freshmen) admitted directly into the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program through our Early Assurance Program 2+4=6 option will earn a Dean’s Leadership Scholarship upon successful transition to the professional (3rd ) year of study. No additional application is needed.

Attention New York State residents: For information on the Excelsior Scholarship, NYS STEM Incentive Program and more, please visit the Higher Education Services Corporation website.