Scholarships

Scholarships are one of the most valuable ways to fund your education as they do not need to be repaid. 

UB offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate, transfer, graduate and professional students. Many are funded by generous alumni and friends of the university, with criteria that vary by award.

• All first year applicants are considered for merit scholarships. No separate application is needed. Just make sure your UB application is complete by the published deadline.
• Presidential Scholarships, UB Athletic Scholarships and many other UB scholarships do require separate applications.
• Use the UB Scholarship Portal to apply for campus-based scholarships. Just log in with your UBIT credentials and complete one application per year to be considered for multiple opportunities.
• Graduate students should explore funding options through the Graduate School and their academic departments.

• Complete the FAFSA each year to help scholarship reviewers assess your financial need.
• Meet published deadlines to be considered for automatic merit awards.
• Explore department-specific and external scholarships for additional opportunities.
• Use the Consumer Finance Bureau's comparison tool to evaluate financial aid offers.