Steven L. Shaw Memorial International Student Emergency Fund

The Steven L. Shaw Memorial International Student Emergency Fund is administered by the Office of International Education at the University at Buffalo to ensure that international students have financial support during times of crisis and emergency. The fund provides assistance for international students facing unforeseen financial hardships that impact their ability to continue their studies. Awards vary based on individual circumstances and need. The fund covers expenses including utilities, off-campus rent, transportation, food, medical care, and child care. Applications are reviewed individually with consideration given to the nature and urgency of the emergency, the totality of hardships faced, availability of other resources, and the immediate impacts on the student's living and academic circumstances.