Prospective Students

To be considered for a merit scholarship, the Office of Admissions encourages you to apply by November 1 for priority scholarship consideration. The University at Buffalo accepts either the SUNY, Common or Coalition for College Application.

UB’s top entering first-year students are awarded Presidential Scholarships.

• This scholarship is valued at $15,000 annually for New York State Residents(when combined with other scholarships and grants, this amount may not exceed the cost of attendance), renewable for four years of undergraduate study. 
• International and out-of-state students are eligible and encouraged to apply for the Presidential Scholarship. If selected, this scholarship could be valued at up to $22,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.
• While there are no minimum criteria for consideration, the unweighted GPA for the 2024 Presidential Scholarship class ranged from a 95% to 100% with most being admitted at 97%. The University at Buffalo is test optional this year and standardized test scores are not required to apply for this scholarship.
• Students who receive Presidential Scholarships will participate in the Honors College Presidential Scholars Program and take a one credit Presidential Scholar Seminar (HON 101) in their first semester.

1. To apply, you must first submit your application to the University at Buffalo. 
2. Typically within a week after submission, you will receive an email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with instructions for logging into your applicant status page. 
3. Once you have received your login information, you can then apply for the Presidential Scholarship. 
4. The deadline to apply for the Presidential scholarship for fall 2026 admission is January 9th.

One four-year scholarship valued at $14,000 per year is available to an undergraduate Honors student pursuing one of the following majors: Art History (BA), Fine Art (BA), Studio Art (BA), Music (BA, MusB) and Musical Theatre (BFA). Competitive applicants must have at least a 93% unweighted high school GPA. Visit the UB Scholarship Portal or contact the Honors College for application information.

Established in 2004 by Jeremy M. Jacobs, '60, Stanford Lipsey, Robert G. Wilmers, and the directors of Moog, Inc. to honor former University at Buffalo president Steven B. Sample. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:

• A newly admitted first-year student accepted into both the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and University Honors College. 
• A New York State resident.
• This scholarship application will be available for those applying for fall 2027 admission to the University at Buffalo.