Buffalo State offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for current, newly accepted first-year, and transfer students. These scholarships are based on specific criteria which includes; academic merit, financial need, field of study, or a combination of criteria. Many scholarships are made possible through donations from alumni and friends of the college who value a Buffalo State education. We thank them for their generosity.

160+

Buffalo State Scholarships Available

$1.7 M

In scholarships disbursed in 2021-2022

91%

Student offered financial aid

$180 M

In financial aid awarded each year

Scholarships for Incoming Buffalo State Students

First Year and Transfer Students: When you apply to Buffalo State, the Admissions Office will automatically consider first-year and transfer students for grants and scholarships. Some academic departments also have scholarships available for incoming students.

Graduate Students: More information on scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships is available through the Graduate School website.

CAPS Scholarship Portal

The Campus Application Portal for Scholarships (CAPS) is a centralized database for scholarship applications available only to Buffalo State Students!

Simply log in, and complete the General Application, you will be auto-matched to scholarships that you immediately qualify for – no further action is required.  You can then review additional scholarships which may require some additional information by selecting “Opportunities” at the top of the page.

Prospective Students: Once you have submitted your deposit, received and activated your Buffalo State University network login credentials. 

External Resources

Every year, Buffalo State students receive thousands of dollars in scholarships from outside organizations. Be sure to check out the tips below for beginning your scholarship search.