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💰 University at Albany Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
28
Automatic
21
In-State Awards
$250-$7,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$250-$16,500/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
GPA 2.5+
Official Scholarship Information
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✓ Automatic Scholarships (21)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

$10,000 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year Students
Award
$10,000/yr out-of-state
These scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000 per year. $16,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year Students: This $16,500 scholarship is allocated to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, and is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $66,000. Room Grants: This $2,500 award can be applied toward UAlbany on-campus housing ... and is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $10,000.
$1,000 UAlbany Scholarship for New York State First-Year Students
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
These $7,000 scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $28,000. It is a non-tuition award, meaning it is allocated to pay for fees, room and board expenses, books and other personal expenses. It cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance.
$1,000 UAlbany Scholarship for New York State Transfer Students
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.5+
These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.5 and 4.0 (for $3,000), between 3.0 and 3.49 (for $2,000), and between 2.5 and 2.99 (for $1,000). This $3,000 non-tuition scholarship ($1,500 per semester) ... This $2,000 non-tuition scholarship ($1,000 per semester) ... This $1,000 non-tuition scholarship ($500 per semester) ...
$14,000 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year Students
Award
$14,000/yr out-of-state
These scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000 per year. $16,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year Students: This $16,500 scholarship is allocated to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, and is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $66,000. Room Grants: This $2,500 award can be applied toward UAlbany on-campus housing ... and is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $10,000.
$16,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year Students
Award
$16,500/yr out-of-state
These scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000 per year. $16,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year Students: This $16,500 scholarship is allocated to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, and is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $66,000. Room Grants: This $2,500 award can be applied toward UAlbany on-campus housing ... and is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $10,000.
$2,000 UAlbany Scholarship for New York State Transfer Students
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.5 and 4.0 (for $3,000), between 3.0 and 3.49 (for $2,000), and between 2.5 and 2.99 (for $1,000). This $3,000 non-tuition scholarship ($1,500 per semester) ... This $2,000 non-tuition scholarship ($1,000 per semester) ... This $1,000 non-tuition scholarship ($500 per semester) ...
$250 Award (UAlbany in the High School)
Award
$250/yr in-state
$250/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 86.0+
$250 Award: This $250 award is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $1,000. $500 Award: This $500 award is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $2,000.
$3,000 UAlbany Scholarship for New York State First-Year Students
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
These $7,000 scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $28,000. It is a non-tuition award, meaning it is allocated to pay for fees, room and board expenses, books and other personal expenses. It cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance.
$3,000 UAlbany Scholarship for New York State Transfer Students
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.5 and 4.0 (for $3,000), between 3.0 and 3.49 (for $2,000), and between 2.5 and 2.99 (for $1,000). This $3,000 non-tuition scholarship ($1,500 per semester) ... This $2,000 non-tuition scholarship ($1,000 per semester) ... This $1,000 non-tuition scholarship ($500 per semester) ...
$4,000 UAlbany Scholarship for New York State First-Year Students
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
These $7,000 scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $28,000. It is a non-tuition award, meaning it is allocated to pay for fees, room and board expenses, books and other personal expenses. It cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance.
$4,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State Transfer Students
Award
$4,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
These scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000 per year and there is no separate application. $7,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State Transfer Students: These scholarships are awarded to out-of-state transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher ... This $7,500 scholarship ($3,750 per semester) is allocated to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, and is renewable ...
$5,000 UAlbany Scholarship for New York State First-Year Students
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
These $7,000 scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $28,000. It is a non-tuition award, meaning it is allocated to pay for fees, room and board expenses, books and other personal expenses. It cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance.
$500 Award (UAlbany in the High School)
Award
$500/yr in-state
$500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 86.0+
$250 Award: This $250 award is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $1,000. $500 Award: This $500 award is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $2,000.
$6,000 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State Transfer Students
Award
$6,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
These scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000 per year and there is no separate application. $7,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State Transfer Students: These scholarships are awarded to out-of-state transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher ... This $7,500 scholarship ($3,750 per semester) is allocated to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, and is renewable ...
$7,000 UAlbany Scholarship for New York State First-Year Students
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
These $7,000 scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $28,000. It is a non-tuition award, meaning it is allocated to pay for fees, room and board expenses, books and other personal expenses. It cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance.
$7,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State Transfer Students
Award
$7,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
These scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000 per year and there is no separate application. $7,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State Transfer Students: These scholarships are awarded to out-of-state transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher ... This $7,500 scholarship ($3,750 per semester) is allocated to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, and is renewable ...
Domestic NYS - $1,000/semester
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Funding Levels: Domestic New York State resident applicants are eligible to receive an award of $1,000/semester. Domestic Out-of-State applicants are eligible to receive an award of $2,500/semester for their first year in the program. Domestic online applicants, regardless of residency status, are eligible to receive an award of $1,000/semester. International applicants are eligible to receive an award of $2,500/semester.
Domestic Out-of-State - $2,500/semester (first year)
Award
$2,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Funding Levels: Domestic New York State resident applicants are eligible to receive an award of $1,000/semester. Domestic Out-of-State applicants are eligible to receive an award of $2,500/semester for their first year in the program. Domestic online applicants, regardless of residency status, are eligible to receive an award of $1,000/semester. International applicants are eligible to receive an award of $2,500/semester.
Great Dane Grad Scholarship - $500/semester
Award
$500/yr in-state
$500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
**Funding Levels:** Domestic New York State, Domestic Out-of-State, and International applicants are eligible to receive this award of $500/semester. Everyone eligible for the Great Dane Grad Scholarship will also be automatically eligible for the Dean’s Merit Scholarship.
International - $2,500/semester
Funding Levels: Domestic New York State resident applicants are eligible to receive an award of $1,000/semester. Domestic Out-of-State applicants are eligible to receive an award of $2,500/semester for their first year in the program. Domestic online applicants, regardless of residency status, are eligible to receive an award of $1,000/semester. International applicants are eligible to receive an award of $2,500/semester.
Room Grant for Out-of-State First-Year Students
Award
$2,500/yr out-of-state
These scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000 per year. $16,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year Students: This $16,500 scholarship is allocated to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, and is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $66,000. Room Grants: This $2,500 award can be applied toward UAlbany on-campus housing ... and is renewable for up to three consecutive academic years, contingent upon successful completion of the first year, for the potential total of $10,000.

📝 Other Scholarships (7)

Capital District Leadership Awards (CDLA) — $5,000
Competitive awards offer additional funding opportunities to admitted first-year students. These awards may be stacked with merit scholarships and financial assistance. Award amounts vary from $250 - $7,000 per year. Examples: Capital District Leadership Awards (CDLA) — $5,000; College competitive awards — $2,000; UAlbany in the High School Competitive Awards — $1,000; Great Dane Marching Band Scholarship — $400 ($800 for out-of-state).
Carson Carr Fellowship — tuition scholarship + stipend + assistantship
Carr Fellows receive a tuition scholarship, an academic-year stipend, and a Teaching or Research Assistantship.
College Competitive Awards — $2,000
Competitive awards offer additional funding opportunities to admitted first-year students. These awards may be stacked with merit scholarships and financial assistance. Award amounts vary from $250 - $7,000 per year. Examples: Capital District Leadership Awards (CDLA) — $5,000; College competitive awards — $2,000; UAlbany in the High School Competitive Awards — $1,000; Great Dane Marching Band Scholarship — $400 ($800 for out-of-state).
Graduate award
The scholarship amount is $4,500 for undergraduate students, and $7,500 for graduate students per semester, for a maximum of three years (six semesters).
School of Education Scholarships (School-level scholarships)
The School of Education offers a number of scholarships within and across academic departments to provide financial support. These scholarships are made possible by generous donors–alumni, faculty, staff, and friends–who are committed to our School and the success of our students.
Undergraduate award
The scholarship amount is $4,500 for undergraduate students, and $7,500 for graduate students per semester, for a maximum of three years (six semesters).
University at Albany Foundation Scholarships (Endowed scholarships)
The University at Albany Foundation offers hundreds of endowed scholarships — many of which are administered by Student Financial Services. Scholarships are awarded to new and continuing students based on academic excellence, financial need, leadership, service, talent and criteria required by the scholarship donor.

💡 Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.