Buffalo State will occasionally receive notifications of various scholarship opportunities from outside sources, and we would like to tell you about them. They are listed below. It is our hope that this will assist some of our students in finding another avenue to fund their education. Discover all kinds of possibilities by using a search engine to find other scholarships, perhaps one that zones in on your major or career path.
Veterans United Foundation Scholarship - deadline Oct 27 2017 (5:00pm)
The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members to achieve their educational dreams. The scholarship program, launched in 2012, is funded by contributions from Veterans United Home Loans and its employees. For eligibility information, please go to the website.
Zip Recruiter $3,000 Scholarship - deadline Oct 31 2017 (next quarter date TBA at a later time)
VIONIC "Tell Us Your Story To Win" Scholarship - deadline Dec 11 2017
plus one additional supplemental content piece
(e.g., photo, art creation, video, etc.)
GoStartABlog Scholarship - deadline date not until March 1st of 2018!!
Each applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program, undergraduate program, or be a high school senior (one year prior to college) who has a valid acceptance letter to attend a university
Each applicant must be able to present proof of enrollment to the university so the scholarship payment can be made to their financial aid account
Each applicant can only win the award once (Scholarship is offered yearly)
Each applicant may only submit one (1) application per year
Any falsification of information or plagiarism of the essay will result in disqualification from the award
Application is open worldwide. Writing isn't constrained by country and we don't want to limit the number of students that we can help
Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Scholarships - including EXCELSIOR
NYS Scholarships - "free money" awarded based on various factors. Some may require certain conditions be met or have a service component.
$5,000 Nitro College Scholarship - deadlines listed for every quarter
The Nitro Scholarship is open to all legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are applying to or enrolled in an accredited college or university for the upcoming (2017-2018) school year.
Every quarter is a new opportunity for you to apply to win.
Current deadlines available: Sep 30 2017, Dec 31 2017
$5,000 Nitro Parent Scholarship - deadlines listed for every quarter
The Nitro Parent Scholarship is open to all legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are applying to or enrolled in an accredited college or university for the upcoming (2017-2018) school year.
Every quarter is a new opportunity for you to apply to win.
Current deadlines available: Aug 31 2017, Nov 30 2017
Applications must be postmarked by July 15 for the fall semester, by December 31 for the spring semester, and by May 20 for the summer session. There are no fees for submitting an application. Students must apply for each semester (not annually).
Students registered for less than 12 credit hours per semester will be considered part-time and will be funded on a prorated basis.
Eligible and/or certified American Indian students are eligible to receive grant awards of up to $2,000 per year for up to four years of full-time study (five years for specific programs requiring five years to complete degree requirements).
To obtain the application and for more information you can link to the New York State Education Dept, Native American Education Unit.
Kosciuszko Foundation's Tomaszkiewicz-Florio Scholarships
March 23: Deadline for Session A applications and payment*
April 17: Scholarship applications and supporting materials**.
May 18: Final day to apply for summer studies in Poland; Payment of all program fees are due.
May 25: Health Form, passport number, passport size photos, proof of medical insurance, rules and Regulations Form, accommodation form (Jagiellonian applicants only), health Care Proxy (optional), credit Approval Form (optional), final day to cancel and receive a full refund.
Sept 15: Transcripts of Credit are mailed to students
This annual Achievement Award Program is open to college sophomores and juniors.
Offers an array of scholarships. They believe in simplifying the scholarship search process in helping students find scholarships to pay for college and grad school.
Since 2003, StudentScholarships.org has been providing a comprehensive database of scholarships for students. Varying amounts are awarded and each has their own list of eligibility requirements.
Redfin Scholarship - periods occur twice yearly
Spring Application period is from Novemeber 1 - January 31 of each year
Fall application period is from May 1 - July 31 if each year
Legal U. S. resident
Graduating high school or current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college
GPA 3.0 or above
Discover Student Loan $2500 Scholarship - random draws will take place:
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Entry Period |
Start Date (at 12:00 a.m. ET) |
End Date (at 11:59 p.m. ET) |
Approximate Draw Date/Winner Notification Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
March 13, 2017 |
May 31, 2017 |
June 8, 2017 |
|
2 |
June 1, 2017 |
August 31, 2017 |
September 6, 2017 |
|
3 |
September 1, 2017 |
December 31, 2017 |
January 8, 2018
|
The winner will be notified via the contact information provided upon registration.
Eligibility:
Open only to residents of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories
Must at least sixteen (16) years old at the time of entry.
Entrants must also be high school senior students who will be or college students who are enrolled at least half-time in a Bachelor's or Associate's degree program or graduate program at an eligible school or parent/legal guardians of students that satisfy the above eligibility requirements.
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