Fund your passion and develop your competitive edge.
Applying for competitive scholarships and fellowships is more than just a pursuit of funding; it's a transformative experience that cultivates resilience, curiosity, confidence and self-reflection.
We understand the application process can seem complex and overwhelming, but you're not alone. The Office of Fellowships and Scholarships is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way—from identifying the right opportunities and refining their applications to securing strong letters of recommendation. Start by exploring the Find Funding page, checking out our advice on Building a Winning Application, or learning from the experiences of Our Scholars.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English teaching assistant programs. During their grants, Fulbright recipients meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences.
- University deadline: Sept. 2.
- National deadline: October.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
The NSF GRFP awards three-year fellowships for graduate study in mathematical, physical, biological, engineering and behavioral and social sciences, including the history of science.
- National deadline: October.
Leah Cabarga, one of UB's recent Fulbright winners, discusses finding her passion by overcoming isolation and becoming the teacher-mentor she never had.
Nominate a Student
The Office of Fellowships and Scholarships strives to identify undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability. If you are a faculty member, you are well positioned to identify some of our most outstanding students here at UB.