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The Morton Family Fund was established in 2001 by Bernard J. and Sherrie Morton to support graduate students in the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo. This scholarship is specifically designated for students majoring in the MSW (Master of Social Work) Program. The fund gives preference to students who are specializing in gerontology and are residents of Western New York. The award amount varies and is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying graduate social work students pursuing their educational goals in this field.

The Jacob Ziegler Scholarship Fund for the College of Arts and Sciences was established in 1957 by Helene Littwin. This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students who are majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo. Applicants must be students who reside outside of Western New York. The scholarship provides an award of up to $175 to eligible students who meet the academic and residency requirements.

The Andy and Helen Cappuccino Family Scholarship Endowment was established in 2008 by Andrew and Helen Cappuccino, both medical school graduates from the class of 1988. This scholarship supports medical students enrolled in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. The scholarship is awarded based on high academic merit and gives preference to students from Western New York who intend to remain in the area after completing their medical education. The award amount varies annually depending on the endowment's income.

The Harold S. Sanes & Thelma Sanes Medical Scholarship Fund was established in 1989 by Ms. Thelma Sanes to support medical students at the University at Buffalo. This scholarship is specifically designated for students majoring in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The award provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate both financial need and high academic merit. Preference is given to students from Western New York, with secondary preference to students from New York State. Recipients must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need as part of the eligibility criteria.

The John J. & Janet H. Sung Medical School Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 by John J. Sung and Janet H. Sung, who arrived from Korea with $100 and an American dream. The couple established Windsong Radiology Group and dedicated their careers to improving healthcare in Western New York. This scholarship supports medical students enrolled in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo who demonstrate financial need, exceptional character, and high academic merit. Preference is given to students from Western New York. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need.

The Bhayana Family Student Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 by Dr. Joginder Bhayana, his wife Mrs. Ved Bhayana, and their family to support graduate students in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students specializing in Medicine who demonstrate financial need and have roots in Western New York. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need and be from the Western New York region. The scholarship award amount varies based on available funds and recipient need.