Scholarships
In an effort to make study abroad affordable for all students, the University at Buffalo offers numerous study abroad scholarship options.
UB scholarships include those administered by the Office of International Education and by various UB departments. In addition, students are encouraged to explore external funding options. Scholarship donors share the goal of ensuring that the largest possible number of UB students will have the opportunity to gain the many benefits study abroad provides.
Start researching possible scholarships early—at least one to two years prior to when you plan to go abroad. Many nationally competitive scholarship deadlines are well before your study abroad program application deadline, often a year or more prior to the actual award year. Remember that you may be able to apply general scholarships toward international experiences, so extend your search beyond study abroad scholarships. Also check with the program sponsor about scholarships designated specifically for their program participants.
BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT APPLYING
Several scholarships are strictly for students studying a specific academic area or apply only to programs in specific locations. Be sure to read the scholarship description before applying.
BE SELECTIVE
Though students may apply to more than one scholarship, it is unlikely that one student will be awarded multiple scholarships from the Office of International Education.
HAVE A FINANCIAL PLAN
Scholarships awarded by the Office of International Education are highly competitive and there are not funds to award all applicants. Applying for scholarships should be only one part of financial planning for study abroad. No one scholarship is large enough to fully fund a study abroad program.
Scholarships that Apply to Most Students
Who Can Apply:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Students applying to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program will be considered for this scholarship. This means, those students who will be registered by UB Study Abroad Programs (in OPR courses).
Who Can Apply:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Students applying to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program will be considered for this scholarship. This means, those students who will be registered by UB Study Abroad Programs (in OPR courses).
This scholarship is not available for the Winter/Spring/Calendar Year 2023 terms.
Who Can Apply:
- Students from diverse backgrounds
- Students generally not represented in study abroad
- Applicants should address how they define themselves as diverse in their application.
- First-time study abroad participants
- Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Students applying to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program will be considered for this scholarship. This means, those students who will be registered by UB Study Abroad Programs (in OPR courses).
Who Can Apply:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Students applying to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program will be considered for this scholarship. This means, those students who will be registered by UB Study Abroad Programs (in OPR courses).
Scholarships with Specific Academic Areas or Program Location Stipulations
Who Can Apply:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Students applying to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program will be considered for this scholarship. This means, those students who will be registered by UB Study Abroad Programs (in OPR courses).
Who Can Apply:
- Applicants must be first-year students who are planning to participate in the First-Year Global Experience Program and are currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Funding will not be disbursed to students until after they have been accepted to and confirm their participation in the UB First-Year Global Experience Program. Eligible students will be registered at UB in OPR courses. Scholarship funds are disbursed to students' accounts after the start of the study abroad program.
This scholarship is not available for the Winter/Spring/Calendar Year 2023 terms.
Who Can Apply:
- Students who are participating in short-term (summer or winter session) University at Buffalo study abroad programs in Turkey.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Students must be accepted to and confirm their participation in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program to be considered for this scholarship. This means, students will be registered by UB Study Abroad Programs (in OPR courses) and must have paid the program deposit.
Who Can Apply:
- Students pursuing a study abroad program in a non-English speaking country in order to further their proficiency in a foreign language and increase their knowledge of the culture of the host country.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Students applying to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program will be considered for this scholarship. This means, those students who will be registered by UB Study Abroad Programs (in OPR courses).
This scholarship is not available for the Winter/Spring/Calendar Year 2023 terms.
Who Can Apply:
- Students pursuing programs abroad that are related to the study of Tibetan Culture and/or Buddhism and who demonstrate an interest in promoting peace through education, cross-cultural exchange and study.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Students applying to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program will be considered for this scholarship. This means, those students who will be registered by UB Study Abroad Programs (in OPR courses).
This scholarship is not available for the Winter/Spring/Calendar Year 2023 terms.
Who Can Apply:
- Students who are participating in a semester or year-long University at Buffalo study abroad programs in Turkey.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Students must be accepted to and confirm their participation in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program to be considered for this scholarship. This means, students will be registered by UB Study Abroad Programs (in OPR courses) and must have paid the program deposit.
Did You Know?
The Office of Fellowships & Scholarships can be a great resource as you prepare scholarship application materials. They are located in 24 Capen Hall.