Funding your Education

Eligibility

• Buffalo State undergraduate or graduate student
• Demonstrated excellence in technology and computers.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Declared major
• Provide evidence of having worked during the semester to support themselves in college

Application

Submit an essay discussing how they envision applying their Buffalo State studies in their chosen field upon graduation.

Application deadline:

Check CAPS portal for details

Buffalo State Graduate Student Association (GSA) had a merit based scholarship. 

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a full-time or part-time
• Graduate student
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 at SUNY Buffalo State 
• Students in their first semester are NOT eligible to apply for the scholarship

Application:

• An essay of no more than 1000 words explaining why you deserve to be considered for the scholarship AND how the scholarship will contribute to your academic development.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation testifying to your ACADEMIC accomplishments and ACADEMIC potential for graduate success at

Two Full-Time student awards = $1000.00 each

Two Part-Time student awards = $500.00 each

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a full-time or part-time
• Must be working either full or part time.
• Candidates must be within 24 credit hours of completing their master's degree. 
• Candidates must be in good academic standing

Eligibility

• Applicants must have earned, by the time of enrollment, a baccalaureate degree granted by an accredited U.S. College or university, or an international university of recognized standing.
• Be a U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.
• Must demonstrate that they would contribute to the diversity of the student body in the program for which they are applying, including by having overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to succeed in higher education.
• Accepted as matriculated, full-time students (registering for 9 graduate credits each semester) in a graduate program.
• Applying for other financial aid programs that may be available to them through other sources. This allows the college to maximize funds available under the fellowship program.

Application:

• Complete the online Fellowship Application.  Hard copy applications are available in the Graduate School.
• Submit three letters of recommendation addressing your academic ability and worthiness of this award.  One letter must be from the department chair/coordinator of your master's program.
• Submit a brief statement of how you can demonstrate that you will contribute to the diversity of the student body in your program or school, primarily by demonstrating that you have overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education.
• Submit a statement of professional interests and career goals.
• Submit your application, statement, and letters of recommendation to the Graduate School by the appropriate application deadline.

Application Deadlines:

Fall semester: July 1

Spring semester: November 1

Eligibility

• Either currently enrolled in a graduate program or accepted to begin in one no later than October 15
• Pursuing a graduate degree – Master’s, PhD, or equivalent – in computational or data science (although the formal name of the program may be somewhat different)
• Completed less than half of her/his planned program of study (with preference given to students who are still early in their studies)
• A woman and/or a member of a racial/ethnic group that is currently underrepresented in the computing field in the country where the student will earn the degree

Application:

• Nomination: submitted by the student’s advisor (or soon-to-be advisor), who will explain how the candidate qualifies for a fellowship
• CV and candidate statement: submitted by the student, along with contact information for an endorser
• Brief endorsement: submitted by a current or former instructor, project supervisor, or employer who has personal knowledge of the student’s past accomplishments and can speak to the candidate’s suitability