Competitive Awards for First-Year Students at University at Albany 2025

Competitive Awards for First-Year Students 
The University at Albany offers several competitive award opportunities for incoming first-year students.  

Eligibility criteria for Competitive Awards for First-Year Students -

• Eligible students must apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and are selected based on supplemental application materials and interviews. 
• These awards are renewable for three additional consecutive academic years provided the recipient remains continuously enrolled at UAlbany full time (at least 12 degree-applicable credits), while maintaining satisfactory academic progress.  

Additional eligibility guidelines include: 

• Students must apply to the University at Albany by November 15 through the Early Action option.  
• The competitive award application must be received by December 15. 
• Finalists may need to participate in an interview; please review each award for specific requirements. 

Application process -

• Students may apply for multiple competitive awards but are only eligible to receive one. Competitive awards can be stacked with merit scholarships but cannot exceed the cost of attendance. 
• The candidate must surpass all the admission requirements set by the university