International Student and Scholar Services

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides financial awards through several scholarships to international students. Recipients must be matriculated and enrolled full-time at Buffalo State at the time they apply for the scholarships. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship. 

Destination Buffalo State Grant

Amount: up to $9,500 year (up to $4,750 per semester)

Requirements: Out-of-state and international students will be eligible for the Destination Buffalo State Grant.  All new freshmen students who begin in the fall and do not qualify for in-state tuition rates as residents of New York State are eligible for this award.  The grant is targeted to support "non-tuition" billed expenses, such as fees, housing, meals, and books.  

Renewable: Yes, for four continuous years (fall and spring semesters) of full-time enrollment or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever happens first.  Additionally, the recipient must continue to be billed out-of-state tuition, live on-campus, and maintain a 2.25 overall grade point average.  GPAs are reviewed after each spring semester.

Scholarships for First Time University Students based on GPA

President's Scholarship $4,000 yearly

Provost's Scholarship $3,000 yearly

Dean's Scholarship $2,000 yearly

Orange and Black Academic Award $1,000 yearly

Qualifications