Scholarship Awarding University:
University at BuffaloType of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 23rd of December, 2022
Scholarship Summary:
Academically exceptional freshmen (domestic) may earn a four-year UB Presidential Scholarship, the most selective and highly valued award in the SUNY system.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
While there are no minimum criteria for consideration as it is based on each year's incoming class, for the 2021 Presidential scholar class, the unweighted GPA ranged from a 94% up to 100%. The University at Buffalo is test optional this year and standardized test scores are not required to apply for this scholarship.
Students must be United States citizens or permanent residents.
Value of Scholarship:
This scholarship is valued at $15,000 annually and can be combined with other scholarships and grants. It is also renewable for four years of undergraduate study. Additionally, Honors students may be eligible for the Provost and Pride of New York Scholarships, awarded by the Office of Admissions
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply,
i. Interested students must first apply for admission to the University at Buffalo by Dec 15;
- Students submitting the Common Application or Coalition Application can apply to the Honors College in the Academics section.
- Students applying with the State University of New York (SUNY) Application should contact the Honors College to receive an application to the Honors College.
ii. After applying, contact Tim Matthews, Assistant Director, at [email protected] to request the Presidential Scholarship Application, which must be completed by the deadline.
iii. Students who receive Presidential Scholarships are automatically admitted to the Honors College.
- Students applying with the State University of New York (SUNY) Application should contact the Honors College to receive an application to the Honors College.
ii. After applying, contact Tim Matthews, Assistant Director, at [email protected] to request the Presidential Scholarship Application, which must be completed by the deadline.
iii. Students who receive Presidential Scholarships are automatically admitted to the Honors College.
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Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UB Presidential Scholarship Page.
