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Affordability is central to the mission of Niagara University. Did you know that 99% of our students, and 100% of our incoming first year students receive financial aid? By taking the time to explore and apply for additional scholarships and grants, you might be surprised at how affordable your Niagara University experience can be. Check out our Net Price Calculator to see how the numbers might look for your family!

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The AFCEA Educational Foundation is dedicated to providing academic support to U.S. military personnel. The AFCEA NOVA chapter has partnered with the AFCEA Educational Foundation to make these awards possible.

Merit-based scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to:

  • Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services
  • Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel) who deployed abroad in support of one of the Overseas Contingency Operations (Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Operation New Dawn; Operation Inherent Resolve; Operation Freedom’s Sentinel).
  • Recipients must be currently enrolled and attending classes in an undergraduate program part time or full time in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States (see eligibility section paragraph 4 for list of acceptable STEM majors).
  • Distance learning or online programs affiliated with a major U.S. institution are eligible.
  • Scholarship awards are subject to availability of funding. Scholarship awards are restricted to tuition and course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies and equipment that are required for the courses at the university.

Learn more about AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships.

  • Eligibility: To qualify, undergraduates must meet the New York state residency requirements. For VVTA, applicants must have served in the armed forces in Indochina between December 1961 and May 1975 and meet other eligibility requirements. Persian Gulf veterans  must have served in hostilities beginning Aug. 2, 1990. Afghanistan veterans must have served on or after Sept. 11, 2001. For all programs, applicants must be discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. In addition, applicants must file the Veterans Award Supplement to establish eligibility. Call NYSHESC at 1.888.697.4372 for information.
  • Criteria for selection: Students must complete all eligibility requirements, including filing for TAP and Federal Pell grants, demonstrate good academic standing and meet pursuit of program requirements.
  • Award Schedule: Awards are $1,000 per semester for full-time study; $500 per semester for part-time study. Awards cannot exceed cost of tuition.
  • Responsibilities of recipients: Annually file the FAFSA, Express Tap Application and VVTA or PGVTA Supplement. After initial year of eligibility is established, students must refile supplement yearly for part-time study only.
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$2,500 per year awarded to students who are active members with 3.00 cumulative GPA, funded through the Niagara University Transfer Scholarship for transfer students. Proof of membership is required. A student may receive funding from Alpha Beta Gamma or Phi Theta Kappa, but not both.

Our Alumni Legacy Scholarships will be awarded to qualified undergraduate students who have a parent, stepparent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, and/or sibling that graduated from Niagara University.

Qualified legacy students will receive a $1,000 per year scholarship. If more than one student from a legacy family enrolls and attends Niagara at the same time, each siblings’ scholarship will be increased to $2,000. 

Please contact the financial aid office to get the link for the application.

Awarded to undergraduate students who reside in the following areas: Rochester, NY, Syracuse, NY, Downstate NY and Ontario, Canada. $2,000 per year.

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One of the Army Nurse Corps Association’s major initiatives is the Scholarship Program. Its purpose is the support of nursing education through scholarship funding to worthy students who are US citizens in an accredited baccalaureate or graduate nursing or anesthesia program. Below are the eligibility criteria and general information.

Who May Apply

  • Students currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate or advanced degree nursing or nurse anesthesia program who:
    • Are serving or have previously served in any branch, at any rank, of a component of the US Army (Active Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve);
    • Are not currently receiving funding by a component of the US Army (e.g., ROTC scholarship students and students receiving full GI Bill benefits are not eligible); and
    • As applicable, have received an Honorable Discharge.
  • Nursing or anesthesia students whose parent(s), spouse, or child(ren) have current or previous service in a component of the US Army.

Eligible Educational Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to BSN
  • Accelerated Nursing Degree programs
  • Graduate Certificate in Nursing (minimum of one year (2 semesters) in length)
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)
  • Anesthesia and Nursing Doctoral programs
  • Graduate degree in related healthcare fields (such as Public Health) in furtherance of a nursing career
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Army ROTC Scholarship pays for your academic courses and helps you focus on what’s important. Namely, getting that college degree — not how you’ll pay for it.

Scholarships are awarded based on a scholar athlete leader criteria.

Army ROTC scholarships at Niagara University consist of:

  • Full-tuition scholarships available in two-, three-, and four-year
  • Room and board ($13,200)-provided by Niagara University
  • Book allowance of $1,200/year ($600/semester)
  • Monthly Stipend of $420 for 10 months per year (Basic Course)

Learn More About Army ROTC Scholarships

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The Army Scholarship Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to providing college scholarships for undergraduate study to deserving children of current and former members of the U.S. Army, and to spouses of currently serving soldiers.

Founded in 2001 by a group of U.S. Army veterans, the Foundation is dedicated to assisting sons, daughters, and spouses of soldiers in achieving their educational dreams. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and keeps operating expenses extremely low so that 98% of donated funds go toward scholarships.

The Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships (not grants or loans) on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students. The amount of award ranges from $500 to $2,000 for undergraduate studies at accredited educational/technical institutions. Scholarship recipients may apply to renew their scholarships annually for a total of four years of higher education. Renewal is not automatic, but depends on academic performance and continued academic eligibility. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record and participation in school and community activities.

Learn more about the Army Scholarship Foundation.

Scholarships are available in the following sports:

  • Baseball (men)
  • Basketball (men and women)
  • Bowling (women)
  • Cross Country (men and women)
  • Golf (men and women)
  • Ice Hockey (men)
  • Lacrosse (women)
  • Soccer (men and women)
  • Softball (women)
  • Swimming (men and women)
  • Tennis (men and women)
  • Track (women)
  • Volleyball (women)

Students must demonstrate strong athletic ability and meet qualifications of the athletic department and the NCAA.

One $5,000 award will be granted yearly and divided between the fall and spring semesters with a seven-hour-per-week service requirement for graduate students who accept the award.

Four $5,000 awards will be granted yearly and divided between the fall and spring semesters with a seven-hour-per-week service requirement for graduate students who accept the award.

One $5,000 award will be granted yearly and divided between the fall and spring semesters with a seven-hour-per-week service requirement for graduate students who accept the award.

The College of Education, the Holzschuh College of Business Administration, the College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management, and the College of Arts and Sciences will grant $7,400 tuition awards divided between the fall and spring semesters to applicants with the highest academic credentials. Graduate students who accept are required to perform 10 hours per week of service to the department.

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This straightforward scholarship opportunity is a boon for students coming to Niagara University for the first time. As an incoming freshman or transfer student, all you have to do is learn more about The Power of Niagara.

To qualify, see what Niagara is like by attending an in-person or virtual undergraduate event conducted by an admissions counselor. Next, depending on your intended entering term, apply to Niagara by the deadlines below to receive the Eagle Experience Scholarship.

That’s all you need to do to receive $1,250 each of your years at Niagara, up to $5,000.

Eagle Experience Eligibility Restrictions

You must be a first-time incoming student and complete all the listed requirements of the Eagle Experience Scholarship to qualify.

This is a visit scholarship applied to your financial package for each year that you attend Niagara University. If you are receiving a full-tuition benefit from any program, you will not be eligible for this scholarship. The combination of a student’s merit with additional scholarships cannot exceed 75% of tuition and fees so some offers may be reduced or canceled. This award goes toward tuition costs and does not cover the direct cost of study abroad or other off-campus programs.

Not Eligible

  • NUSTEP scholarship recipients
  • Readmits

Learn More About The Eagle Experience Scholarship

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Niagara University Monteagle Grants are awarded based upon need. Please note that they act as placeholders until the university determines the availability of endowed scholarships. Endowed scholarships may replace some or all of your Monteagle grants.

If you are an accepted or current student, you may apply for these scholarships on the NU Scholarship Opportunity Search located under “Systems” on MyNU.

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per year in grants for graduate and undergraduate students who intend to teach full time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools that serve students from low-income families.

  • Graduate students are eligible for $4,000 per year ($8,000 total).
  • Undergraduate students may receive up to $16,000 for undergraduate study.
  • Part-time students are eligible, but the maximum grant will be reduced.
  • Second baccalaureate students are not eligible to receive the TEACH Grant.

Failure to complete the teaching obligation, respond to requests for information, or properly document your teaching service will cause the TEACH Grant to be permanently converted to a loan with interest. Once a grant is converted to a loan, it can’t be converted back to a grant!

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The Folds of Honor Foundation offers two types of scholarship programs: the Children’s Fund Scholarship that serves kindergarten through 12th grade students, and the Higher Education Scholarship that serves those seeking a first bachelor’s degree or a certification at a post-secondary institution. Both types of the Folds of Honor scholarships are based on “unmet need” as determined by documentation submitted by the awardee and can be valued up to $5,000. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded approximately 20,000 scholarships. In 2018-2019, it awarded nearly 4,000 scholarships to military families, providing nearly $20 million in educational support.

Scholarship awards are up to $5,000…not to exceed $2,500 (minimum payment of $100) per term. If, after submitting a check in it is determined that the awardee has an unmet need of less than $2,500, Folds of Honor will only disburse the student’s actual unmet need, based on their school account balance. Remaining funds will be retained by Folds of Honor and may be utilized by the student at another payment term within the same academic year.

Applicants must reapply each year they are interested in receiving funds from Folds of Honor.

Learn more about the Folds of Honor Foundation.

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The Fulbright Program, the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government, has fostered mutual understanding between the United States and other countries since 1946.

Each year, the U.S. Congress appropriates funds to the U.S. Department of State to sponsor the Fulbright Program. Many foreign governments contribute substantially as well. Additional direct or in-kind funding is provided by U.S. and foreign institutions of higher education, non-governmental organizations, private organizations, corporate partnerships, and individual donors.

The program provides awards to approximately 8,000 students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals each year from the United States and over 160 countries. Fulbright is unique in its binational structure and noted for its merit-based selection process based on academic accomplishments and the potential to address complex global problems. Fulbrighters come from all backgrounds and are selected regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The Fulbright Program began on the Niagara University campus in 2009. Dr. Shannon Risk administers the program and can provide advisement for students interested in the opportunities to study abroad provided by the program.

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Get ready to soar with free tuition all four years

We know that cost is one of the biggest barriers to higher education. We strive to make a quality education affordable at Niagara University, but never more so than this: Free tuition for all four undergraduate years, courtesy of the new Full Flight Scholarship.

The new scholarship reinforces the university’s Vincentian mission and resulting commitment to access and affordability. As a Vincentian institution, we have pledged that at least 25% of our incoming undergraduate students will be eligible for federal Pell Grants.

More Information on Full Flight

There are 28 graduate assistantship positions at Niagara University.

  • Academic Success/Accessibility Services
  • Admissions Office
  • Alumni Engagement
  • Arts & Sciences Departments
  • Athletics/ Ticket Office
  • Campus Activities
  • Career Services
  • Clubs & Organizations/NUSGA
  • College of Education
  • College of Hospitality
  • Controller’s Office
  • Criminal Justice Research Assistant
  • Enrollment Marketing
  • Faculty Development
  • Family Literacy Center
  • Graduate Studies
  • Information Security & Digital Forensics
  • Intercultural Engagement Center
  • International Relations Office
  • Kiernan Center
  • MBA Office
  • President’s Office
  • Undergraduate Operations
  • Vincentian Center for Justice

Two awards that provide part-time tuition scholarships (six credit hours in the fall, six credit hours in the spring with a 12-hour-per-week service requirement) and a third award that provides a full tuition scholarship (12 credit hours in the fall, 12 credit hours in the spring with a 20-hour-per-week service requirement) for students in the MBA program who accept the award.

Awarded to undergraduate students who will be living on campus. $2,500 per year and renewable as long as living on campus.

You may be eligible for the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) if your parent or guardian died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, and you are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.

Like other federal grants, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants provide money to college or career school students to help pay their education expenses. However, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants have special eligibility criteria.

Eligibility:

  • The child of a parent or guardian who died in the line of duty while (a) serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001; or (b) actively serving as and performing the duties of a public safety officer; and
  • Less than 33 years old as of the January 1 prior to the award year for which the applicant is applying (e.g., for the 2024-25 award year, a student must be less than 33 years old as of January 1, 2024, to be eligible).

Learn More.

This program provides full tuition, fees, books room (double), and board (if living on campus) at Niagara University for up to four years for undergraduate students. Students must have a high school average of 92 or higher, significant financial need and demonstrate leadership and participation in school and community activities. Please contact your Admissions Counselor for additional information.

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The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation was established to honor the service and sacrifice of Marines and their families. As the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation helps cover the cost of attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career and technical education programs.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Child or step-child of one of the following:
    • Active duty, Reserve, or veteran* U.S. Marine
    • A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
    • Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is or was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit*
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Demonstrate financial need through a family adjusted gross income of $123,000 or less for the 2023 tax year
  • Attending or planning to attend an accredited school that is eligible for federal funding
  • Submit a completed application with all required documents by the deadline

* Veterans must have received an honorable discharge.

Scholarship Amount: $7,500 per year

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

Established in 2018, the Merani Scholarship was developed to foster the outstanding hospitality leaders of tomorrow. Recipients will train and work alongside Merani executives at one of the organization’s five hotel properties in the Niagara Falls region–three on the American side of the falls and two in Ontario, Canada. This exceptional opportunity will augment the knowledge gained in the classroom.

Merani Hotel Group (MHG) is an independent hospitality management company based in Niagara Falls, Canada & USA. MHG has built a differentiated brand portfolio and maintains a superior quality of guest service at each of our properties, which include hotels, restaurants and even an arcade. We want to make sure each guest receives an exceptional experience when staying or dining with us and in order to do so the entire team must live by our company values.

Dedicated to the growth and development of the Niagara area, Merani Hotel Group has made substantial investments to empower our local workforce. In the hospitality industry we need to be continuously learning and challenging ourselves as well as develop new approaches and embrace a diverse culture. By doing this, we can ensure we are exceeding guests and employees expectations. More Information can be found on their website: www.meranihotelgroup.com

Students must be starting in Fall 2025 and enrolled in the hotel & restaurant management or tourism & recreation management program. Recipients of the scholarship are selected by consensus of the Merani Scholarship Committee. If you are interested in applying for the Merani Scholarship, please submit the following by April 15, 2025.

Application Requirements

  • Your application form
  • Your resume
  • Three essays
  • Two letters of recommendation

Merani Scholarship Application 

Incoming Freshmen

Eligibility for these scholarships and grants is determined by a thorough evaluation of the student’s high school transcript and/or submitted standardized test scores.

Scholarship & Grant Prerequisites Amount
Niagara Trustees’ Scholarships $25,000 per year
NU Presidential Scholarships $22,000 per year
Deans’ Scholarships $20,000 per year
NU Achievement Awards $17,000 per year
NU Grants $13,000 per year

Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order for the funds to be renewed each year. Scholarships and Grants are for undergraduate studies only. You must be accepted to the university as a full-time matriculated student. Award amounts will be adjusted for less than full-time status provided the student is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester.

Transfer Students

Eligibility for these scholarships and grants is determined by a thorough evaluation of the student’s transcript from prior colleges & universities.

Scholarship / Award Cumulative GPA Requirement Amount
Phi Theta Kapa Merit Scholarship Need to provide membership documentation $24,000 per year
Transfer Scholarship 3.70 & Above $21,000 per year
Transfer Scholarship 3.40 to 3.69 $19,000 per year
Transfer Scholarship 3.10 to 3.39 $18,000 per year
Transfer Award 2.80 to 3.09 $16,000 per year
Transfer Award 2.50 to 2.79 $14,000 per year

Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order for the funds to be renewed each year. Scholarships and Grants are for undergraduate studies only. Merit-based scholarships for transfer students are limited to those students who do not already hold a bachelor’s degree. You must be accepted to the university as a full-time matriculated student. Award amounts will be adjusted for less than full-time status provided the student is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester.

The Military Education benefit is considered by many active and reserve service members as one of the most attractive benefits of military service. The education benefit, referred to as the GI Bill, features a number of aspects important to recipients.

GI Bill Programs

The GI Bill includes several programs that can help you or your dependents pay for tuition, job training and other approved training.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

The Post-9/11 GI Bill will cover your full tuition, school fees, housing and books and supplies. This benefit can also be transferred to family members.

Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill

The Montgomery GI Bill helps service members and veterans with education and training costs with a monthly benefit payment.

Reserve and Guard Montgomery GI Bill 

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) is available for Military Reserve and National Guard service members.

Veterans Readiness and Employment

Another part of the GI Bill, Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E), helps disabled veterans with counseling services, training, education and job placement.

GI Bill Programs for Dependents

GI Bill programs for dependents are available for dependents of disabled veterans and for survivors of service members who died in the line of duty.

  • Dependent GI Bill: Provides education and training benefits to eligible dependents.
  • Fry Scholarship: Pays full tuition to state colleges and universities for surviving spouses and eligible children of deceased service members.

Learn more about the Military Education Benefit.

  • Eligibility: Members of the armed forces of the U.S. or state-organized militia who, while New York state (NYS) residents, at any time on or after Aug. 2, 1990, became severely and permanently disabled as a result of injury or illness suffered or incurred in a combat theatre or combat zone or during military training operations in preparation for duty in a combat theatre or combat zone of operation. Also, children, spouses and financial dependents of member of the above forces who were NYS residents at any time on or after Aug. 2, 1990, died, became severely and permanently disabled as a result of injuries suffered or incurred, or are classified missing in action as a result of military activities as described above.
  • Criteria for selection: Must submit documentation supporting eligibility. Must be a full-time undergraduate student in an approved NYS post-secondary institution.
  • Award schedule: An amount equal to SUNY four-year college tuition and average mandatory educational fees and allowances for room and board, books, supplies and transportation.
  • Responsibilities of recipients: Annually file the FAFSA and express TAP application and the award supplement form, which is available on request from NYSHESC. For more information, contact HESC at 1.888.697.4372.

These one-year grants are made to Niagara University students with financial need, as determined by the completion of the FAFSA form each year. Please note that they act as placeholders until the University determines the availability of endowed scholarships. Endowed scholarships may replace some or all of your Monteagle grant.

A $3,000 scholarship divided between the fall and spring semesters will be awarded to nine academically achieving students who have been involved and contributed to the campus community as NU undergraduates.

This award is for matriculated graduate students who completed their bachelor’s degree at Niagara University and enrolled in the subsequent year in an NU master’s degree program. There can be no break in enrollment between Niagara University undergraduate and graduate enrollment to be eligible for this scholarship. (Summer is not considered a break in enrollment.)

The scholarship is good for the first year of the student’s master’s degree program.

The Niagara University Science Training and Research (NUSTAR) program seeks to enable self-motivated, goal-oriented, and academically exceptional students to carry out high-impact and collaborative research with Niagara’s science faculty. Successful progression in the program requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 and successful participation in NUSTAR seminars, research, and programming.

The NUSTAR program admits students majoring in any of the natural science disciplines at Niagara and provides the following benefits:

  • A stipend of $6,000 per year.
  • Participation in a faculty-led seminar that focuses on the research process, recent research innovations, and career development.
  • An early and guided introduction to undergraduate research with a faculty member.
  • Funding to travel and present research at regional and national conferences.
  • Opportunities to apply for summer research funding and on-campus housing.

Research

Research is an exceptional way for undergraduate science students to gain practical, high-level, and hands-on experience.

Niagara University has a longstanding tradition of pairing undergraduate students with Ph.D.-prepared faculty members to collaborate on scientific research. This, combined with cutting-edge facilities and equipment, extended academic networks, and institutional support, enable the NUSTAR program to provide highly motivated students with meaningful research experiences that give participating students an edge when applying to professional schools, graduate programs, and competitive industry jobs.

This exclusive opportunity for NUSTAR participants includes:

  • Early contact with faculty members, staff, and other research students in the sciences, presenting first-year students with personal and academic support systems as they transition to Niagara University.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge, faculty-mentored research early in their academic careers.
  • Involvement in a research-oriented seminar environment that focuses on the development of research skills and the ethical practice of science.
  • Efficient and effective workshops that increase students’ knowledge of research, foster effective communication skills, and facilitate experience in making scientific presentations.
  • Appropriate compensation for their contributions.

Admission Criteria

  • High school biology, chemistry, and/or environmental science successfully completed with a B or better.
  • Recommended courses include: pre-calculus or calculus, physics, other AP courses in math and science.
  • A completed application detailing your interests in science and career goals.
  • An interview with NUSTAR science faculty.

Students with enthusiasm for a hands-on science education or with prior experience in a research laboratory are especially encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin February 1. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the faculty director, Dr. Cassandra Marnocha, with any questions about the application process.

  • Students who earn at least a B- (80) in their NUSTEP course(s) and enroll at Niagara University the fall semester after their high school graduation are eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship per year.
  • Participating students who are admitted and decide to enroll at Niagara University immediately after high school graduation become eligible for the NUSTEP Scholarship, applicable for up to four years of full-time, continuous undergraduate study at Niagara University.
  • Cannot be combined with the Eagle Experience Scholarship.

Learn More About the NUSTEP Scholarship.

Awarded to transfer students who graduated from one of our Partner Schools – SUNY Erie, SUNY Niagara, Finger Lakes Community College, Genesee Community College, or Monroe Community College. $1,000 per year, renewable for undergraduate studies.

  • 2 Full awards: $24,900 in tuition, 800 hours required service for the academic year (Fall & Spring).
  • 2 Partial awards: $12,450 in tuition, 400 hours of required service for the academic year (Fall & Spring).
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Additional competitive scholarship opportunity for all PTK Merit Scholarship recipients.

 $3,000/year – Two scholarships awarded per semester 

Must complete required application and essay

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Awarded to members with 3.00 cumulative QPA, funded through the Niagara University Transfer Scholarship for transfer students. A student may receive funding from Alpha Beta Gamma or Phi Theta Kappa, but not both.

Awarded to out-of-state full-time transfer students who reside on campus. $5,000 per year and renewable as long as living on campus and pursing undergraduate studies. Cannot be combined with the Housing Grant.

  • Eligibility: Children of veterans who are deceased, 40% or more disabled, former POWs, or MIA as a result of service during certain specified conflicts.
  • Criteria for selection: Recipients must meet all  eligibility requirements. Students must be a U.S. citizen, a New York state resident, a full-time matriculated student and make satisfactory academic progress.
  • Award schedule: $450 per year, for up to five years, depending on the normal length of the program.
  • Responsibilities of recipients: Annually file the FAFSA and TAP application. In addition, file the CV Award Supplement available on request from NYSHESC: 1.888.697.4372.

25% tuition discount offered to members of a Roman Catholic religious order (priest, brother, nun). Please contact the financial aid office to be considered.

Five awards available. Graduate students conduct 200 hours of research on a selected project with a faculty member. $2,000 of tuition credit is available for each recipient. Faculty apply to host these research assistants on a yearly basis.

Sabres Scholars at Niagara University

As their exclusive higher education partner of the Buffalo Sabres, Niagara University has teamed up with the Buffalo Sabres to offer the one of a kind Sabres Scholars program.

The Buffalo Sabres Scholars program at Niagara University provides unique access and experiences each year for 10 NU students enrolled in the College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management (CoHST). Students will  receive special access and mentorship from the leadership team with the Sabres, LECOM Harborcenter, and other sport and hospitality venues in Western New York. Select rising NU juniors will have the additional opportunity to take part in a paid internship experience with the Sabres.

To top it off, each student receives a $1,500 “signing bonus” in the form of a one-time scholarship to commence this truly one-of-a-kind educational experience. The Sabres Scholars program is open to all College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management students, with a focus on sport management studies.

Learn more about this program here..

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The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. It’s just another way for us to say “thank you” to those who fought for our freedoms.

Scholarship Details:

  • Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants.
  • Awarded scholarships are limited to one per family per semester.
  • Applications for the fall semester will be accepted Jan. 1 through April 30.
  • Applications for the spring semester will be accepted Aug. 1 through Nov. 15.
  • Fall semester scholarships will be awarded in August, and spring semester scholarships will be awarded in January.
  • Scholarships must be used by the end of the school semester for which the veteran is applying or they will become null and void.
  • Scholarships are restricted for tuition and fees only and will be paid directly to accredited schools.

Eligible Applicants Must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve.
  • Have completed Basic Training and follow-on training (Advanced Individual Training, technical school, etc.).
  • Separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below.
  • Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
  • Participate in, be accepted to or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Learn more about the Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship.

Apply for open scholarships from SVA’s Partners. These are distributed to top student veterans in a manner that doesn’t interfere with the G.I. Bill or other financial aid and total over $100,000 annually.

Learn more.

Application Procedures

New York State residents who submit a FAFSA indicating at least one New York state college can apply electronically at the end of the FAFSA process or go to Higher Education Services Corporation.
The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) determines the applicant’s eligibility and the amount of the grant. Niagara will defer payment on the basis of receipt of the award certificate. Actual payment is received after the school certifies student eligibility.

Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards

Tuition Assistance Program is an entitlement program. There is neither a qualifying examination nor a limited number of awards. The applicant must:

  • Be a New York state resident and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
  • Be enrolled full time (12 credits) and matriculated in an approved program at a New York state post-secondary institution.
  • Meet income eligibility requirement.
  • Not be in default on any NYS-guaranteed student loan or state award.
  • Have a valid Social Security number.

All income data are subject to verification with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Undergraduate students may receive TAP awards for eight full-time semesters. Students enrolled in the Niagara University Opportunity Program may receive undergraduate awards for 10 full-time semesters. Students must have at least a C average after receipt of two annual payments (four semesters).

Award Schedule

The amount of the TAP award is scaled according to New York net taxable income. Undergraduate students who are dependent or who are financially independent and married OR have tax dependents: $125,000 net taxable income or less. Single independent with no dependents: $30,000 NET taxable income or less. Income is adjusted for other family members in full-time college attendance. Based on current schedules, awards for first-time recipients range from $1,000 – $5,565 for dependent or independent undergraduates with dependents. Single independent students’ (no dependents) awards range from $1,000 – $3,525 per year. TAP awards are reduced by $100 per year for students who have received four or more payments. TAP award amounts are dependent upon action in each year’s New York state budget.

Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients

Students must maintain normal satisfactory academic progress as well as be monitored for pursuit of program as follows. During the first year that TAP is received, students must complete (all grades except W) six credit hours per semester; the second year, nine credit hours per semester; subsequent years, 12 credit hours per semester. Failure to pursue their program at the above rate will result in a loss of TAP for the following semester. Students not making satisfactory academic progress, but who have been reinstated through the appeals process, are not eligible to receive TAP payments. Also, students not achieving a C average after four TAP payments lose TAP eligibility.

Standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress for the Purpose of Determining Eligibility for State Student Aid

Effective 2010-11 for non-remedial students receiving first NYS award payments in 2007-08 and thereafter. SED’s emergency regulations 8 NYCRR 145-2.2(b)(iv)(b) define remedial for purposes of the 2010 SAP. Students enrolled in an approved certificate program will use the 2006 SAP charts.

TAP Waiver

New York State regulations permit students to receive a one-time waiver of the good academic standing requirement as an undergraduate student if there are extenuating circumstances. To receive such a waiver, the student should be able to prove one of the following:

  • Illness or death in the student’s family.
  • Serious illness of the student.
  • Academic hardship.

In addition to the one-time good academic standing waiver, a student may apply for a waiver of the C average requirement for TAP based on the death of a student’s relative; the student’s personal illness or injury; or other extenuating circumstance. This must be documented and relate to circumstances that have affected the student’s ability to achieve a cumulative C average as of the end of a particular semester. The C average wavier is separate from the onetime good academic standing waiver and may be granted more than once if circumstances warrant. Applications for TAP waivers are available from the chair of the satisfactory academic progress committee in the Office of Academic Support, Seton Hall. The application must contain supporting documentation and the waiver is not automatic. The waiver must be approved by the chair and the director of financial aid.

Application Procedure

Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov and must also complete the TAP application at hesc.ny.gov.

Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards

Students taking six to 11 credits. Students must be a legal resident of New York State, a US citizen or eligible non-citizen, matriculated in an approved undergraduate degree program, not be in default on a student loan guaranteed by HESC and not be in any repayment of state awards, meet income eligibility limitations, and not have exhausted Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility.

Award Schedule

Awards are based on New York state net taxable income and are prorated based on the current TAP schedule and number of credit hours taken. A part-time TAP award cannot exceed tuition charges.

Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients

Students must maintain good academic standing.

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

Application Procedures

Applicants must annually file an APTS application, available in the financial aid office. A FAFSA must also be filed to determine any eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant program.

Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards

Recipients must be New York state residents; have a high school diploma or GED; have a net taxable income of less than $50,550 for dependent students, $34,250 for independent students; enroll for at least three but not more than 11 credit hours; be matriculated in an approved undergraduate degree or certificate program; have not exhausted eligibility under the TAP program; and retain good academic standing including having achieved at least a cumulative C average after having received the equivalent of two full years of state sponsored financial aid.

Award Schedule

APTS is awarded on the basis of allocation received by New York state, with priority given to students demonstrating financial need. Awards may be given in amounts of up to $2,000 per year, or tuition, whichever is less.

Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients

Applicants must retain good academic standing in order to continue to be eligible for an award, and must not be in default on any government guaranteed student loan. In each term an award is received, recipient must achieve a cumulative passing average.

Scholarships and awards are renewable for up to three years; students must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Scholarship / Award Cumulative GPA Requirement Amount
Transfer Scholarship 3.70 & Above $21,000 per year
Transfer Scholarship 3.40 to 3.69 $19,000 per year
Transfer Scholarship 3.10 to 3.39 $18,000 per year
Transfer Award 2.80 to 3.09 $16,000 per year
Transfer Award 2.50 to 2.79 $14,000 per year

There is no application for the transfer scholarships/awards, but the following provisions apply:

  • You must be accepted to the university as a full-time matriculated student. Award amounts will be adjusted for less than full-time status provided the student is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester.
  • Though not required, we advise you to file the FAFSA.
  • Scholarships are for undergraduate students only.
  • Merit-based scholarships for transfer students are limited to those students who do not already hold a bachelor’s degree.

Envisioned and realized through the generosity of the Glynn family, the Vincentian Scholars Program is an elite four-year scholarship program that forms leaders in the Vincentian tradition academically, practically, and spiritually. A special emphasis on social justice is a hallmark of the program. Each scholar accepted into the program not only must maintain a high grade point average, but also must develop the integrity and responsibility necessary to work side by side with local community leaders.

Federal Aid Programs

Learn About Your Options

All federal programs require the recipient to be enrolled as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program at the university, a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, registered with the selective service if applicable, and not be convicted for the sale or possession of drugs.

  • Federal Pell Grants
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
  • Federal Work Study Program (FWSP)
  • Federal Stafford Loan Program (Subsidized)
  • Federal Stafford Loan Program (Unsubsidized)

Learn more about the types of federal aid.

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the official form that students and their families use to apply for financial assistance for college from the federal government.

Remember, this is a super important step to finding out what financial aid, scholarships, and grants you qualify for! Be prepared when the new deadline rolls around:
1. Read up on FAFSA changes
2. Create FSA ID

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