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The Professor Edward P. Furlani Scholarship was established in 2019 by Karen Furlani to honor her late husband and former University at Buffalo engineering professor, Edward P. Furlani, PhD '82, MA '80 & BS '77. This scholarship recognizes outstanding undergraduate seniors in engineering who are planning to pursue advanced degrees. The scholarship supports students in electrical engineering and chemical and biological engineering disciplines. Two students are selected annually, one from each engineering discipline, who demonstrate strong preparation and commitment to graduate or professional study.

The Philip G. Miles Undergraduate Research Fellowship was endowed by Dr. Wei-Li Lee to honor his mentor, Dr. Philip G. Miles, who worked and taught at the UB Department of Biological Sciences for over fifty years. This fellowship aims to provide UB Biological Sciences students with financial support to facilitate research during a student's senior year. The award is available to seniors with 90+ credits majoring in Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences who demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of at least 2.8. The amount of each award depends on the application and available funds.

The Karr Parker Scholarship in Engineering and Applied Sciences was established by Richard Strozyk, BS '78 and Kathleen Strozyk in 2023. This scholarship supports sophomore students in their second semester who completed their freshman year at the University at Buffalo. Applicants must be graduates of an Erie County, New York high school and have maintained a 3.60 or higher GPA. The scholarship gives first preference to students majoring in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, with second preference given to students who have participated in meaningful extracurricular activities. The award provides $3,000 in financial support to eligible students pursuing their undergraduate degree in engineering and applied sciences.

The J. Vacca Experiential Learning Fund supports graduate students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences with disciplines in chemistry, biological science, or physics who are pursuing research outside of the classroom with a focus on experiential learning opportunities. The fund provides financial support for students engaged in hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom settings. Preference is given to students who complete their FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must submit a personal statement detailing their experiential learning plan and explaining how these efforts align with their academic and long-term career goals.

The Irving W. and Natalie A. Knobloch Endowment Fund is a scholarship established in 1997 by Dr. Irving William Knobloch at the University at Buffalo. This scholarship is designed to support current senior students majoring in the Biological Sciences Department who demonstrate both financial need and high academic merit. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need. The award amount varies depending on available funds and the number of qualified applicants.

The Dr. Stuart C. Shapiro Scholarship for Computational Philosophy was established by Dr. Stuart C. Shapiro and Dr. Caren D. Shapiro in 2022. This scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences or the College of Arts and Sciences who have a high interest in computational philosophy, computation linguistics, logic, philosophy, or cognitive psychology. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 at the time of application. Preference is given to students enrolled in a cognitive science program. The scholarship provides varying award amounts to support students pursuing interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of computation, philosophy, and cognitive sciences at the University at Buffalo.

This fellowship is offered to junior students majoring in Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo. The award requires recipients to demonstrate high academic merit and have financial need. Dr. Darryl L. Raszl, who received his Bachelor's degree in Biology from UB and his M.D. from Vermont College of Medicine, established this fellowship after a successful medical career that included serving as Chairman of the Department of Medicine at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco. He retired in 2005 and created this fellowship out of gratitude for the education and guidance he received from UB's Department of Biology. The fellowship provides financial support during the academic year to help juniors continue their studies in the biological sciences. The award amount varies depending on the individual application and available funds each year.

The undergraduate research fellowship was endowed by Joseph T. Abate, DMD, with the intent of supporting the research experiences of undergraduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences. This fellowship aims to provide students currently in their senior year with financial support to facilitate undergraduate research, performed in the Department of Biological Sciences, during the academic year. The Research Fellowship was established by Dr. Joseph T. Abate, who received his Bachelors degree in Biology (1991) from UB Department of Biological Sciences. He then went on to receive his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1995. The award amount varies depending on the application and available funds. Applicants must be current seniors (90+ credits) majoring in Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo.

The S. David Farr Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 by Drs. Ronald & Andrea Stein and Dr. S. David & Mrs. Mary Lou Farr to support graduate students in the Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo. This scholarship is specifically designed for students pursuing advanced studies in education, with preference given to those studying or conducting research in programs that explore the interface of learning and technology. The scholarship recognizes the importance of integrating technological approaches into educational research and practice. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to exploring how technology can enhance learning outcomes and educational methodologies.