Freshmen Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

Academic scholarships are based on a comprehensive evaluation of your application; freshman through junior year.  Academic scholarships range from $7,000 to $20,000 per year and are renewable for four years. If you qualify for an academic scholarship, you will be notified with your admissions decision letter. 


Sibling in College Grant

Beginning with the 2024-2025 FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education has eliminated the number of household members attending college as a contributing factor to the Student Aid index (SAI).  As a result, families with multiple household members in college will no longer receive this benefit directly from the FAFSA.  In response, Canisius is proud to offer a $1,000 annual Sibling in College Grant to all freshmen with a sibling in college in an effort to help alleviate the financial burden of having multiple household members in college at the same time.


Specialized Scholarships

In addition to the merit scholarships offered to prospective freshmen, Canisius University has continued its commitment to affordable education with scholarship awards for students with special interests:

 

Scholarship NameDetailsDeadlineApplication/More Info
Alumni Grant$1,000 per year for four years of full-time undergraduate study. Applicant must be the child of a Canisius University alumnus and accepted for admission. No separate application is required.  
Army ROTC​Canisius participates in the Army ROTC program which offers scholarships to college-bound students interested in military service. Learn More
Endowed ScholarshipsCanisius is extremely grateful for the generosity of our donors who continue to provide financial assistance to students through the endowed scholarship program. Highly competitive and awarded on an individual basis, named scholarships  
Fine Arts ScholarshipsThe Fine Arts Department awards $1,500 to outstanding musicians and studio artists. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible. Learn More
Lee Foundation Scholarship FundThe Lee Foundation Scholarship Fund supports freshmen and upperclassmen pursuing degrees in the fields of study Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, and Math. Learn More
Out-of-State GrantFor students who reside outside of New York state, Canisius guarantees that out-of-pocket tuition cost does not exceed the in-state tuition cost of the flagship institution in their home state.  
MLK ScholarshipAs one of the 27 Jesuit universities across the country, social justice is an integral part of Canisius University. We are grounded in the Jesuit philosophy of "men and women for others." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was at the forefront of social justice in America and we honor him with our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship.2/2/2024Learn More
Music ScholarshipThe Fine Arts Department at Canisius University offers scholarships for students entering Canisius in the Fall 2023 semester. $1,500 scholarships are available to incoming freshmen and transfer students. The scholarships are in addition to merit awards and are renewable for four years. Learn More
Say Yes ProgramThe Say Yes Scholarship at Canisius University is a mission-based initiative that will help connect our core values as a Jesuit, service-based institution and strengthen our connection to the surrounding Buffalo community.3/15/2024Learn More
Urban Leadership Learning Community (ULLC) ScholarshipThe program aims to create the next generation of leaders by focusing on students from populations that historically have been denied access to positions of influence and power in the community.2/15/2024Learn More