💰 SUNY Buffalo State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

Automatic

In-State Awards

$1,000-$4,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$4,000/yr

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

3.2 GPA

SUNY Buffalo State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$4,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.2 GPA. Against tuition of $18,190, students receiving the largest award pay about $14,190 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at SUNY Buffalo State University

Tuition & fees

$18,190

−

Largest annual award

$4,000

Students receiving it pay about

$14,190/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $15,986), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information

View complete details on SUNY Buffalo State University's website

Visit School Website →

Automatic merit scholarships at SUNY Buffalo State University — no separate application

6 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Deans Scholars Award

Award

$2,000/yr in-state

$2,000/yr out-of-state

Annual amount: $2,000 4-year amount: $8,000 Renewable: Up to 4 years

Eligibility: Based on high school grades and activities: Yes

📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA Source ↗

Orange & Black Award

Award

$1,000/yr in-state

$1,000/yr out-of-state

Annual amount: $1,000 4-year amount: $4,000 Renewable: Up to 4 years

Eligibility: Based on high school grades and activities: Yes

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Award

$1,500/yr in-state

$1,500/yr out-of-state

📋 Renewal: 3.5 GPA Source ↗

Presidents Scholars Award

Award

$4,000/yr in-state

$4,000/yr out-of-state

Annual amount: $4,000 4-year amount: $16,000 Renewable: Up to 4 years

Eligibility: Based on high school grades and activities: Yes

📋 Renewal: 3.2 GPA Source ↗

Provosts Scholars Award

Award

$3,000/yr in-state

$3,000/yr out-of-state

Annual amount: $3,000 4-year amount: $12,000 Renewable: Up to 4 years

Eligibility: Based on high school grades and activities: Yes

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source ↗

Transfer Student Merit Scholarship (Fall Start)

Award

$1,000/yr in-state

$1,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.2+

Eligibility: Transfer students with at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA who will have earned at least 24 college credits after graduating high school will be considered for a transfer merit scholarship on a competitive basis.

Source ↗

Other scholarships at SUNY Buffalo State University (3)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Presidents Scholars Award (Honors participation)

$1,000/yr

Annual amount: $4,000 4-year amount: $16,000 Renewable: Up to 4 years

Eligibility: Based on high school grades and activities: Yes

Source ↗

GRIT Scholarship

Eligibility: The GRIT Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship, based not on GPA but on a student's demonstrated Guts, Resilience, Impact, and Tenacity. Students are nominated by a faculty or staff mentor who sees their potential and wants to make sure they can complete their Buffalo State journey successfully.

How to apply: ["Nomination by a faculty or staff mentor"]

Source ↗

GSA Merit-Based Scholarship

Eligibility: For full- or part-time matriculated graduate students. #### Requirements * Must complete first semester * Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 * Essay (no more than 1,000 words) explaining why you deserve scholarship consideration and how the scholarship will contribute to your academic development. * Two (2) letters of recommendation authored by members SUNY Buffalo State faculty, administration, or staff testifying to your academic accomplishments and potential for graduate success.

How to apply: ["Complete first semester", "Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5", "Essay (no more than 1,000 words)", "Two letters of recommendation", "Apply via Campus Application Portal for Scholarships (CAPS)"]

Source ↗

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at SUNY Buffalo State University

Regular Decision

Rolling

Common questions about SUNY Buffalo State University scholarships

How much merit aid does SUNY Buffalo State University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$4,000/yr. SUNY Buffalo State University lists 9 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at SUNY Buffalo State University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.2 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does SUNY Buffalo State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$4,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at SUNY Buffalo State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 22% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at SUNY Buffalo State University?

1 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at SUNY Buffalo State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with SUNY Buffalo State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

More on SUNY Buffalo State University

Admissions, cost & outcomes → 🏈 Athletics & sports 📍 All schools in NY 💰 Schools with automatic merit

Other NY schools with automatic merit scholarships

Canisius University Buffalo, NY → CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY → CUNY City College New York, NY → CUNY Hunter College New York, NY → CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY → CUNY Queens College Queens, NY → CUNY York College Jamaica, NY → Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY →