First-Year

Amount: up to $4,000/year - $16,000 total

Criteria: Minimum high school GPA of 96+ to be considered.

Renewable: Yes, for four years if the student remains continuously enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) in the fall and spring semesters, and maintains a 3.2 cumulative GPA. Students who complete all degree requirements, or graduate early forfeit any unused portions of the scholarship. 

• President’s Scholars Awardees who participate in the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program will be eligible for an additional $1,000 honors award for up to 4 years - $5,000 per year or $20,000 total.

Amount: up to $3,000/year - $12,000 total

Criteria: Minimum high school GPA of 92+ to be considered.

Renewable: Yes, for four years if the student remains continuously enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) in the fall and spring semesters, and maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students who complete all degree requirements or graduate early forfeit any unused portions of the scholarship. 

Amount: up to $2,000/year - $8,000 total

Criteria: Minimum high school GPA of  88+ to be considered.

Renewable: Yes, for four years if the student remains continuously enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) in the fall and spring semesters, and maintains a 2.75 cumulative GPA. Students who complete all degree requirements or graduate early forfeit any unused portions of the scholarship. 

Amount: up to $1,000/year - $4,000 total

Criteria: Based on a holistic review of the student’s academic record.

Renewable: Yes, for four years if the student remains continuously enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) in the fall and spring semesters, and maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students who complete all degree requirements or graduate early forfeit any unused portions of the scholarship. 

Amount: up to $9,500 year (up to $4,750 per semester)

Requirements: Beginning in Fall 2023, out-of-state and international students will be eligible for the Destination Buffalo State Grant.  All new freshmen students who begin in the fall and do not qualify for in-state tuition rates as residents of New York State are eligible for this award.  The grant is targeted to support "non-tuition" billed expenses, such as fees, housing, meals, and books.  

Renewable: Yes, for four continuous years (fall and spring semesters) of full-time enrollment or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever happens first.  Additionally, the recipient must continue to be billed out-of-state tuition, live on-campus, and maintain a 2.25 overall grade point average.  GPAs are reviewed after each spring semester.

Can be combined with: President’s Scholars, Provost’s Scholars Award,  Dean’s Scholars Award, Orange and Black Award

Other important notes:

• Awards are available to students enrolled in matriculated undergraduate programs only.
• Students who have completed all degree requirements, or graduate early may not apply “unused portions” of their grant(s) to their final semester(s).
• Students who become Residence Advisors become ineligible for the Destination Buffalo State Grant as their housing and meals are covered as an RA.  A student can regain eligibility for the Grant if they are no longer an RA, however, the terms they missed as an RA will still be counted toward the 8 eligible semesters. 
• Students who fail to meet the 2.25 overall GPA at the end of spring may appeal to have their grant reinstated.  Appeals should be directed to the Financial Aid Office, finaid@buffalostate.edu.  Documentation should be included that supports the appeal (medical records, obituary, court documents, etc.).
• Students who have a break in their enrollment become ineligible for the grant upon their return to Buffalo State.  Students on documented medical leave or those serving in the military may appeal to have their grant reinstated.
• Summer coursework can help a student regain a 2.25 grade point average.  Any summer course(s) should be taken under the consultation of an academic advisor. Students should notify the Financial Aid Office at finaid@buffalostate.edu if they recovered their GPA over the summer. 

Amount: up to $2,000 year (up to $1,000 per semester)

Requirements:  Beginning with the fall 2023 freshman class, the Bengal Promise Grant helps to reduce the financial barriers many students face with living on campus. The grant is targeted to support "non-tuition" expenses, specifically billed on-campus housing and meal charges for in-state students for students who begin in the fall.

Renewable: Yes, for four continuous years (fall and spring semesters) of full-time enrollment or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever happens first.  The recipient must maintain a 2.25 cumulative GPA and continue to live on campus each semester.  GPAs are reviewed after the spring semester.  The student must live on campus during the freshman year to qualify.  This grant is only available to in-state students. 

Can be combined with: President’s Scholars, Provost’s Scholars Award,  Dean’s Scholars Award, Orange and Black Award

Other important notes:

• Awards are available to students enrolled in matriculated undergraduate programs only.
• Students who have completed all degree requirements, or graduate early, may not apply “unused portions” of their grant(s) to their final semester(s).
• Students who become Residence Advisors become ineligible for the Bengal Promise Grant as their housing and meals are covered as an RA.  A student can regain eligibility for the Grant if they are no longer an RA, however, the terms they missed as an RA will still be counted toward the 8 eligible semesters. 
• Students who fail to meet the 2.25 overall GPA at the end of spring may appeal to have their grant reinstated.  Appeals should be directed to the Financial Aid Office, finaid@buffalostate.edu.  Documentation should be included that supports the appeal (medical records, obituary, court documents, etc.).
• Students who have a break in their enrollment become ineligible for the grant upon their return to Buffalo State.  Students on documented medical leave or those serving in the military may appeal to have their grant reinstated.
• Summer coursework can help a student regain a 2.25 grade point average.  Any summer course(s) should be taken under the consultation of an academic advisor. Students should notify the Financial Aid Office at finaid@buffalostate.edu if they recovered their GPA over the summer.