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The LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association's Pride Scholarship was established to honor students who can demonstrate academic success, financial need, and a commitment to LGBTQ advocacy or education.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must:

• Be a currently enrolled, full-time graduate student, professional student or undergraduate student with at least 60 completed credits.

• Show a high level of academic achievement.

• Identify financial need.

• Demonstrate a contribution to the LGBTQ+ community at UB or elsewhere.

• Show leadership potential either within the LGBTQ+ community or within their field of study.

• Speak to how their work supports equity and inclusion.

• Candidates may be from any discipline and have no specific citizenship status.

Application

Candidates may apply through the UB Scholarship Portal. https://buffalo.academicworks.com/
Each application should include:

• Thoughtful and well-written responses to several short essay questions.

• An updated resume.

• Contact information for one character reference.

A character reference may be any person of the applicant's choosing including, but not limited to UB faculty and staff, a mentor, supervisor or peer.

The deadline to apply is March 13, 2026.

Pride Scholarship Application: https://buffalo.academicworks.com/opportunities/21680