Scholarship Opportunity

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Scholarships

Offered by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Need-focused regional scholarship program for Western New York residents attending accredited nonprofit colleges, with limited graduate awards.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Graduate Student

Eligibility

  • Maintain permanent residence in one of eight Western New York counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, or Wyoming.
  • Have at least a 2.0 GPA and be accepted for full-time undergraduate study at an accredited nonprofit institution.
  • A limited number of awards support graduate study in specified fields; Pell eligibility and in-region study receive preference.

Requirements

  • Complete the foundation's online scholarship application with grades and financial aid information when the next cycle opens.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review foundation eligibility and prepare current grades, aid report, and college award information.
  2. 2Check for the next announced application cycle; the 2026–27 application closed May 1, 2026.