Fred Bargetzi Memorial Scholarship at the University of Buffalo 2026

Fred Bargetzi Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2021 by Crestron to promote inclusive excellence as well as honor the late Fred Bargetzi, UB alumnus and former CTO of Crestron.

Eligibility criteria -

• The applicant must be an undergraduate student from an underrepresented* community
• They must be accepted into a major in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
• Preference to a student majoring in Electrical Engineering.
• Renewable for up to 4 years, provided the student remains in good academic standing in SEAS.

*For purposes of this scholarship, the term “underrepresented” is intended to refer to individuals who have been historically underrepresented in a particular field of study, profession, or educational pathway based on factors such as socioeconomic background (e.g., Pell eligibility), first-generation college status, geographic origin, educational access, AmeriCorps alumni status, veteran status, or other unprotected characteristics. This term does not establish preference based on race, sex, ethnicity, or any other protected classification under applicable federal or state law.

Application process -

• The applicant must answer the supplemental questions
  • Please submit a personal statement describing how your experience and background contribute to the diversity of SEAS

Award - USD 4,500