Graduate Student Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards
Scholarships and fellowships are available to support graduate students who have exceptional academic records and potential.
To be eligible for SEAS scholarship funding, you must complete the online application.
- Visit the UB Scholarship Portal and sign in with your UBIT credentials to view and apply for current scholarship opportunities.
- Complete both the General Application and the SEAS Conditional Application. This will ensure you are matched with any scholarships you are qualified for.
- A number of scholarships require you to respond to additional scholarship-specific prompts.
- Check the portal regularly to review scholarship deadlines and requirements.
- Be sure to answer all application questions thoroughly to give yourself the best chance at qualifying for one or more scholarships. This is your opportunity to explain why you are in need of scholarship funding, and how these funds would impact your success at UB. Tell your story!
- For personal essay responses, your unique perspective is required. Express your story in your own words and avoid relying on AI tools for assistance.
- Most scholarships award funds to multiple recipients. If you qualify for an opportunity, apply!
- Check back regularly. Scholarships are added to the portal throughout the year.
The easiest way to search for available SEAS scholarships is by using the “Show Filters” option. Log in to the UB Scholarship Portal and select “Our Opportunities.” You will find the “Show Filters” button at the top right-hand side of the page. Here you can search by relevant Scopes: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, SEAS Graduate Scholarships, etc. You can select multiple items from this list to narrow your search.
SEAS Graduate Student Scholarships
University-wide Graduate Student Scholarships
Department-Specific Scholarships
Teaching Assistantships
- Provide instructional support for undergraduate courses (approximately 15-20 hours per week)
- Benefits: stipend plus full tuition scholarship
- Funded through department instructional budget allocation
Research Assistantships
- Provide support for research grant (approximately 20 hours per week)
- Benefits: stipend plus full tuition scholarship
- Funded by the Principal Investigator of a research project
Secure funding for your graduate degree
There are thousands of university, national and international-level awards available to fund your education. Let us help you find an opportunity that fits you.
