What are fellowships and assistantships?
A. Fellowships are scholarships awarded to the most talented applicants to graduate programs at the University at Buffalo. These awards vary in amount depending on the degree program and the particular fellowship offered. A full tuition scholarship generally accompanies a fellowship. Work is usually not required in return for a fellowship, but students are expected to achieve a high level of academic performance. Assistantships require that the student work approximately 20 hours per week doing administrative work, conducting research, or teaching in exchange for a stipend and full or partial tuition scholarship. A number of departments at UB also offer incoming graduate students smaller scholarships – from $500 to $2,500 – in recognition of their prior achievements and in expectation of the contribution they will make while graduate students on our campus. Top of Page.
