💰 University at Albany Merit Scholarships

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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.

Eligibility: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards merit scholarships to select incoming first-year students, based on their academic achievement. Financial need is not a factor and there is no separate application. Freshman merit scholarships will be determined on a test-blind basis. That means that all scholarship decisions will be determined based on students’ academic records alone; any ACT or SAT test scores submitted will not influence the scholarship decision.

🔗 Students cannot receive the listed out-of-state scholarships in addition to a flagship match scholarship where Source ↗

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.

Eligibility: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards merit scholarships to select incoming first-year students, based on their academic achievement. Financial need is not a factor and there is no separate application. Freshmen merit scholarships will be determined on a test-blind basis. That means that all scholarship decisions will be determined based on students’ academic records alone; any ACT or SAT test scores submitted will not influence the scholarship decision.

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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) ...

Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.5 and 4.0 from their previous college or university. These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 from their previous college or university. These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 from their previous college or university.

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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.

Eligibility: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards merit scholarships to select incoming first-year students, based on their academic achievement. Financial need is not a factor and there is no separate application. Freshman merit scholarships will be determined on a test-blind basis. That means that all scholarship decisions will be determined based on students’ academic records alone; any ACT or SAT test scores submitted will not influence the scholarship decision.

🔗 Students cannot receive the listed out-of-state scholarships in addition to a flagship match scholarship where Source ↗

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.

Eligibility: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards merit scholarships to select incoming first-year students, based on their academic achievement. Financial need is not a factor and there is no separate application. Freshman merit scholarships will be determined on a test-blind basis. That means that all scholarship decisions will be determined based on students’ academic records alone; any ACT or SAT test scores submitted will not influence the scholarship decision.

🔗 Students cannot receive the listed out-of-state scholarships in addition to a flagship match scholarship where Source ↗

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) ...

Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.5 and 4.0 from their previous college or university. These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 from their previous college or university. These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 from their previous college or university.

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$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.

Eligibility: Additional eligibility guidelines include: * Completed the course with a grade of B or higher. * Retain a high school GPA of 86 or higher.

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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.

Eligibility: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards merit scholarships to select incoming first-year students, based on their academic achievement. Financial need is not a factor and there is no separate application. Freshmen merit scholarships will be determined on a test-blind basis. That means that all scholarship decisions will be determined based on students’ academic records alone; any ACT or SAT test scores submitted will not influence the scholarship decision.

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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) ...

Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.5 and 4.0 from their previous college or university. These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 from their previous college or university. These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 from their previous college or university.

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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.

Eligibility: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards merit scholarships to select incoming first-year students, based on their academic achievement. Financial need is not a factor and there is no separate application. Freshmen merit scholarships will be determined on a test-blind basis. That means that all scholarship decisions will be determined based on students’ academic records alone; any ACT or SAT test scores submitted will not influence the scholarship decision.

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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 ...

Eligibility: 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 from their previous college or university. These scholarships are awarded to out-of-state transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 ... These scholarships are awarded to out-of-state transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 ...

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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.

Eligibility: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards merit scholarships to select incoming first-year students, based on their academic achievement. Financial need is not a factor and there is no separate application. Freshmen merit scholarships will be determined on a test-blind basis. That means that all scholarship decisions will be determined based on students’ academic records alone; any ACT or SAT test scores submitted will not influence the scholarship decision.

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$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.

Eligibility: Additional eligibility guidelines include: * Completed the course with a grade of B or higher. * Retain a high school GPA of 86 or higher.

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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 ...

Eligibility: 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 from their previous college or university. These scholarships are awarded to out-of-state transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 ... These scholarships are awarded to out-of-state transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 ...

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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.

Eligibility: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards merit scholarships to select incoming first-year students, based on their academic achievement. Financial need is not a factor and there is no separate application. Freshmen merit scholarships will be determined on a test-blind basis. That means that all scholarship decisions will be determined based on students’ academic records alone; any ACT or SAT test scores submitted will not influence the scholarship decision.

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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 ...

Eligibility: 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 from their previous college or university. These scholarships are awarded to out-of-state transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 ... These scholarships are awarded to out-of-state transfer students with 24 or more transferrable credits and a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 ...

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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.

Eligibility: The Dean’s Merit Award is a partial graduate scholarship for both incoming domestic and international students who plan to enroll full-time in a matriculated master's program, based on their academic achievements. To receive and remain eligible for this award, a student must be enrolled full-time (9 graduate credits) in a matriculated master’s degree program and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The Graduate School determines eligibility based on their admissions application. There is not a separate application required to be considered for the Dean’s Merit Award. Recipients are notified at the time of admission.

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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.

Eligibility: The Dean’s Merit Award is a partial graduate scholarship for both incoming domestic and international students who plan to enroll full-time in a matriculated master's program, based on their academic achievements. To receive and remain eligible for this award, a student must be enrolled full-time (9 graduate credits) in a matriculated master’s degree program and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The Graduate School determines eligibility based on their admissions application. There is not a separate application required to be considered for the Dean’s Merit Award. Recipients are notified at the time of admission.

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**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.

Eligibility: UAlbany undergraduates and recent alumni who graduated within the last 5 years with a 3.0 GPA, plan to continue their graduate studies, and apply to a master’s program, will be automatically considered for the Great Dane Grad Scholarship. To receive and remain eligible for this award, a student must be enrolled full-time (9 graduate credits) in a matriculated master’s degree program and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

🔗 Everyone eligible for the Great Dane Grad Scholarship will also be automatically eligible for the Dean’s Merit Source ↗

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.

Eligibility: The Dean’s Merit Award is a partial graduate scholarship for both incoming domestic and international students who plan to enroll full-time in a matriculated master's program, based on their academic achievements. To receive and remain eligible for this award, a student must be enrolled full-time (9 graduate credits) in a matriculated master’s degree program and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The Graduate School determines eligibility based on their admissions application. There is not a separate application required to be considered for the Dean’s Merit Award. Recipients are notified at the time of admission.

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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.

Eligibility: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards merit scholarships to select incoming first-year students, based on their academic achievement. Financial need is not a factor and there is no separate application. Freshman merit scholarships will be determined on a test-blind basis. That means that all scholarship decisions will be determined based on students’ academic records alone; any ACT or SAT test scores submitted will not influence the scholarship decision.

🔗 Students cannot receive the listed out-of-state scholarships in addition to a flagship match scholarship where Source ↗

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).

Eligibility: Eligible students must apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and are selected based on supplemental application materials and interviews. Additional eligibility guidelines include: * Students must apply to the University at Albany by November 15 through the Early Action option. * The competitive award application must be received by December 15. * Finalists may need to participate in an interview; please review each award for specific requirements.

How to apply: ["separate application", "essay", "letter of recommendation", "possible interview", "Early Action application to University by Nov 15"]

Carr Fellows receive a tuition scholarship, an academic-year stipend, and a Teaching or Research Assistantship.

Eligibility: The Carson Carr Graduate Diversity Fellowship Program is a competitive, merit-based program for full-time graduate students (9 graduate credits) who have demonstrated academic achievement and overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status by the time of enrollment.

How to apply: ["submit essay (600 words or less) with admissions application", "current students: submit Carson Carr Diversity Fellowship Application", "application for admission by Jan 15 for Fall consideration"]

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).

Eligibility: Eligible students must apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and are selected based on supplemental application materials and interviews. Additional eligibility guidelines include: * Students must apply to the University at Albany by November 15 through the Early Action option. * The competitive award application must be received by December 15. * Finalists may need to participate in an interview; please review each award for specific requirements.

How to apply: ["separate application", "essay", "letter of recommendation", "possible interview", "Early Action application to University by Nov 15"]

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).

Eligibility: The SUNY/OMH Mental Health Scholarship Pipeline Program is open to all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

How to apply: ["submit application by April 18, 2025 (as stated)", "program-specific application (see SUNY link)"]

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.

Eligibility: School of Education students may apply for as many scholarships for which they qualify (only one application submission and accompanying materials as detailed on the form are necessary). Recipients are selected based upon the specific criteria set forth for each scholarship.

How to apply: ["one online application (upload statement, transcript, resume/CV)", "recommended faculty statement of support (optional/encouraged)"]

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).

Eligibility: The SUNY/OMH Mental Health Scholarship Pipeline Program is open to all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

How to apply: ["submit application by April 18, 2025 (as stated)", "program-specific application (see SUNY link)"]

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.

Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded to new and continuing students based on academic excellence, financial need, leadership, service, talent and criteria required by the scholarship donor. Many scholarships are need-based and require students to also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

How to apply: ["complete Foundation scholarship application", "FAFSA for many awards", "thank you note/video to donor (if awarded)"]

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