At UB, we pride ourselves on our diversity and global-mindset. For many decades, students from around the world have enriched our learning and campus culture at UB.
The past year has created significant challenges for international and domestic students hoping to pursue an international academic experience. From student emergency funds to enhancing global experiences, donor support is more critical than ever before. Gifts to the funds below address student challenges, enhance the student experience of our international and domestic students, who all look to UB to provide them with a global opportunity.
International Student Emergency Fund
The pandemic and the economic challenges of the past year have been especially difficult for some of our self-funded international students. Through your generosity and that of donors like you, this fund is enabling many students to manage the challenges of the pandemic and continue their studies at UB successfully.
UB Fund for International Education
Nurturing and strengthening our students—and opening doors of opportunity for them is noble, visionary work. We invite you to make this bold dream a reality. To partner with us. To fund the change you want to see in the world of UB—and the world beyond. Make global learning and transformative international experiences possible for more UB students today.
UB Alumni Singapore Community Leadership Award
The Singapore Chapter established the UB Alumni Singapore Community Leadership Award to provide recognition to UB alumni and students living in Singapore who have made outstanding contributions to our community. This award serves as a financial assistance to those who would be pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at the University at Buffalo campus in Buffalo, New York.
International Student Scholarship Fund
The Office of International Education provides scholarships to support international students requiring financial assistance in pursuing a UB education.
Dr. Stephen C. Dunnett Study Abroad Fund
Dr. Stephen C. Dunnett, PhD '77, BA '68, professor emeritus and former vice provost for international education, established this fund to help UB students better understand and participate in our interconnected global world.
Welch-Ludwig Fund for International Study
Through the generous gift of Claude E. Welch, SUNY distinguished service professor Emeritus of political science, and the late Jeannette Ludwig, associate professor of romance languages and literatures, the Welch-Ludwig Fund partially defrays study abroad experiences around the world.
Study Abroad Scholarship Fund
The Office of International Education provides partial scholarships on a competitive basis to support participation in a UB or SUNY study abroad program.
Why your support matters:
In addition to addressing the challenges of students, alumni who support UB help build university pride! Alumni donations factor into improved national and international rankings. Over the last 12 years, UB's ranking has improved 42 places in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. In addition, UB is now ranked 27th among the top universities in the US with the most international students.
