External Scholarships

AAUW Buffalo Branch Scholarships

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers a variety of scholarship and low-interest loan opportunities for both women and men, undergraduate and graduate students. 

Scholarship Deadline: February 19, 2025

Loan Deadlines: May 1st, December 1st

American Indian Services Scholarship (AIS)  

• Available to full time undergraduate students
• Must be at least ¼ enrolled member of a federally recognized Native American Tribe

• Min 2.5 GPA

   

Chairish “Design Your Future” Scholarship Program

$2500 scholarship

Successful applicants must:

• Have a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Be a permanent legal resident residing within the US
• Submit essay

Deadline: January 1st and June 30th

Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Scholarships | Including EXCELSIOR

NYS Scholarships are awarded based on various factors. Some may require certain conditions to be met or have a service component.

Geoff Richter Performing Arts Award

Successful applicants must:

• Have attended a higher school in Western New York (Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Wyoming, and Orleans counties)
• Be pursuing a degree in performing arts (theater, dance, instrumental or vocal music)
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Deadline: February 1st

New York State Archaeological Association, William Beauchamp Chapter Scholarship

Successful applicants must:

• Have a current college transcript showing a "B" average or better.
• Provide a financial need statement (financial aid verification form from the college).
• Provide a letter describing involvement in archaeological projects, and a brief description of financial needs and future plans (stated in the applicant's own words and writing).
• Provide a recommendation from a professional archaeologist.

Application for this award must be postmarked no later than March 8, 2025

Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarships 

• Phi Upsilon offers a series of scholarships available to its members

Deadline: March 1st of each year

The Point Foundation Scholarship: The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund  

• A proven track record of leadership and community involvement
• Strong academic achievement
• Working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community
• Financial need

Deadline: December 5, 2024

Sallie Mae Completing the Dream Scholarship

Qualified applicants must:

• Be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident
• Have a 2.75 GPA or higher
• Be a diverse candidate. Diverse shall include, but is not limited to gender, disability, race, ethnicity, belonging to an underserved community
• Demonstrate leadership abilities
• Demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of their life

Scholarship Amount:$2500

Deadline: December 6, 2024

United University Professions College Scholarship Fund Post-baccalaureate Award

Qualified Applicants must:

• Be enrolled full-time as a graduate student at a SUNY-operated campus
• Possess the qualities and values represented by UUP
  A dedication to the goals of the trade and labor union movements;
  integrity; a quest for academic and personal excellence;
  and service to the community
• Have completed 9 or more credit hours
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.95 or higher

Deadline: March 1, 2025

United University Professions College Scholarship Fund

Qualified Applicant Must:

• Be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)
• Have completed 18 or more credit hours
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher
• Exhibit dedication to the goals of the trade and labor union
  movements. In addition, applicants must demonstrate high
  integrity, a tireless quest for excellence in both academic and
  personal endeavors, and service to the community
• Demonstrate dedication to labor union values and social justice.

Deadline: March 1, 2025

United University Professions Steve Street Award

Steve Street Award is named for a beloved UUP contingent faculty member who taught at Brockport and Buffalo State, and who died of cancer in 2012.

Qualified Applicant Must:

• Be an undergraduate student enrolled at a SUNY campus
• Have created a paper or documented project related to social justice issues of topics.
• May be enrolled full or part time.

Deadline: May 1, 2025