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 13, 2027

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

   

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.

John P. Feroleto Memorial Scholarship Fund

The John Feroleto Memorial Scholarship supports students who exemplify John’s values of perseverance, public service, and advocacy.  The scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate or law students; specifically first-generation college students or students who demonstrate a strong commitment to serving their communities.

Eligibility:

• Entering or enrolled in a college/university/law school.
• First generation college student OR significant commitment to public service, advocacy, or community involvement. 
• GPA minimum: 3.0

Scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2027

Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program

SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, mentorship, and opportunities for research funding. After graduation, they have the opportunity to begin their civilian career with the Department of Defense working as nonmilitary government employees solving complex national security challenges in their fields.  

• Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
• Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2028
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2027, a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a SMART STEM discipline*
• Planning to attend, or enrolled in, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance**
• Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2027
• Complete summer internships for awards greater than 1.5 years
• Accept a one-for-one post graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense

Deadline: December 1, 2026

TeachNY Scholarships

Successful applicants must:

• Apply to participating teaching program
• Submit the application with proof of application by the deadline
• TeachNY can also reimburse up to $100 for expenses such as
  • Application fees
  • Transcript fees
  • Public transportation to and from interviews and/or testing
  • Testing fees
  • Test prep materials
  • Program deposits

Deadline: September 30,2026

The Ford Philanthropy Scholarship

The Ford Philanthropy Scholarship is a program for two-year and four-year college students pursuing careers in STEM fields connected to the automotive and mobility industries. It also assists students participating in apprenticeship programs within these sectors.

Eligibility:

• Major Requirement - Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering. 
• Full-time enrollment
• Resident of Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City, Louisville, Marshall/Battle Creek, Michigan, or West Tennessee.
• GPA minimum: 3.5

Scholarship Deadline: September 15, 2026