
Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize at the University of Buffalo 2026
Scholarship Details
Eligible Degrees
Funding Type
Partial Funding · Varies
Eligible Courses
Law
Eligible Nationalities
Open to US nationals
Last Verified On
21 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team
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Overview
Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize
Established in 2021 by the Change Create Transform Foundation. The award will also support students’ participation in the Promise Prize Program.
Eligibility criteria -
- The applicant must be a second-year student majoring in the School of Law.
- They must be a member of an underrepresented* community, have a high level of academic achievement and performance.
- They must demonstrate community service and leadership potential.
Application process -
- The applicant must visit the official website for the same.
Note - *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.
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How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements
Prepare Documents
Gather all required documents for your application
Submit Application
Apply through the official scholarship application process
Application Review
The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications
Scholarship Decision
Selected applicants are informed about the final results
Documents Needed
Academic Transcripts (Usually required)
Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)
Identity Proof (Usually required)
Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)
Statement of Purpose (If applicable)
Language Test Scores (If applicable)
Recommendation Letters (If applicable)
Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)
Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines
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 Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize at the University of Buffalo 2026 is Expired.
- Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize at the University of Buffalo 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
- Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize at the University of Buffalo 2026 is offered for Law.
- Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize at the University of Buffalo 2026 is open for: Open to US nationals.
- Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize at the University of Buffalo 2026 is offered by State University of New York at Buffalo (University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY Buffalo).
- Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize at the University of Buffalo 2026 covers Partial Funding, Varies.
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