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Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Public Interest Award at the University of Buffalo 2026

Awarded by State University of New York at Buffalo (University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY Buffalo)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMasters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Varies

Eligible Courses

Law

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

State University of New York at Buffalo (University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY Buffalo)

Provider

State University of New York at Buffalo (University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY Buffalo)

Last Verified On

07 Nov 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Public Interest Award

The Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Public Interest Award was established by Alberto Benitez, JD ’86, BA ’83, and Janice Ann Salas in 2023, and it helps to provide support to law students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility criteria -

  • Applicants must be law students majoring in the School of Law.
  • Applicants must be from a historically underrepresented group, based on factors such as socioeconomic background, first-generation college status, geographic origin, educational access, AmeriCorps alumni status, veteran status, or other unprotected characteristics.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Preference is given to students who demonstrate an interest in the public interest field.

Application process -

  • Domestic applicants must submit their FAFSA.
  • International students must submit a financial need statement through the General Application.
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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at State University of New York at Buffalo (University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY Buffalo). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Public Interest Award at the University of Buffalo 2026 is Expired.
  • Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Public Interest Award at the University of Buffalo 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Public Interest Award at the University of Buffalo 2026 is offered for Law.
  • Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Public Interest Award at the University of Buffalo 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals .
  • Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Public Interest Award at the University of Buffalo 2026 is offered by State University of New York at Buffalo (University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY Buffalo).
  • Manuel and Ana Maria Benitez Public Interest Award at the University of Buffalo 2026 covers Partial Funding, Varies.