Graduate Student Funding at Binghamton University
In this guide you can find a list of graduate student funding opportunities at Binghamton University.
Fleishman Center’s Professional Development Funds
These funds are established to support students’ costs related to career and academic professional development opportunities. Funds may cover expenses such as preparation for standardized tests, learning resources, professional attire, conferences/presentations and other professional development needs. Students who demonstrate financial need may receive partial to full funding, which will reimburse the costs of eligible expenses associated with the professional development opportunity.
Awards Available:
Due to limited funding (the Professional Development Fund is supported by donation and fundraising efforts), the following funding amounts are available:
- 2025-26 applications opened September 24, 2025.
- Funds will cover up to $500 in expenses. Please note, this does not guarantee an award of $500. If accepted, you will be notified of the specific amount available to you.
- Due to the large amount of conference funding requests, preference will be given to students who are presenting at a conference.
- Awards of up to $100 may be available for conference attendance without a presentation
Who is Eligible:
Currently matriculated Binghamton University undergraduate and graduate students who will make a professional development purchase.
For more detail about the funds visit the Professional Development Fund webpage.
Harpur College Graduate Student Grants
Supported by the Harpur Dean’s Graduate Investment Initiative Fund, established through the generosity of alumnus Mitchell J. Lieberman ’80 and Susan Lieberman, Harpur College Graduate Student Grants are intended to provide funding that will foster the research, creative activities, scholarship, and professional development of students enrolled in master’s degree or Ph.D. programs in Harpur College.
There are two programs under this initiative: one for graduate students in the School of the Arts (currently, Art History, Cinema, Creative Writing, Music, and Theatre), and one for graduate students in all other programs in Harpur College.
School of the Arts Program
Review criteria for applications to the School of the Arts program will be based on the potential of the activity to contribute to the applicant’s professional growth.
DEADLINE: March 9, 2026
Award Amount:
Applicants can request up to $2,000.
Eligibility
All current master’s or Ph.D. degree students in good academic standing in Art History, Cinema, Creative Writing, Music, and Theatre are eligible.
Please submit your proposal in advance of the deadline, if possible. You can view more details about the application materials and use of funds on the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences webpage.
Non-Arts Graduate Funding Program
The Non-Arts grant program is aimed at providing funding that will foster the research, scholarly, and creative activities of Harpur College graduate students who are in programs outside of the School of the Arts and connected with degree completion through projects, thesis, and dissertation activities. Review criteria are based on the soundness of the research proposal.
DEADLINE: March 6, 2026
Award Amount
Applicants can request up to $2,000.
Eligibility
All current graduate students in good academic standing within a Harpur College graduate program are eligible for this program. Priority is given to students in disciplines where funding is not an expected part of the graduate training and mentorship in laboratories.
Please submit your proposal in advance of the deadline, if possible. You can view more details about the application materials and use of funds on the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences webpage.
Graduate School Travel Grants
The Graduate School supports graduate students in their research endeavors through various funding opportunities. Awards can be applied for by clicking the Graduate School online award application portal button.
Spring Deadline: April 1, 2026 by 5 p.m. (for travel between February 1-May 31)
Summer Deadline: July 1, 2026 by 5 p.m. (for travel between June 1-September 30)
Fall Deadline: November 1, 2026 by 5 p.m. (for travel between October 1-January 31)
More information including the online application can be found here. Support of up to $1,200/year is considered for travel to conferences, to conduct dissertation research, or for professional development. While all graduate students are eligible, preference is given to ABD doctoral students. Awards can only be made once per year. If you were awarded once during the aforementioned time frame, you will not be eligible for funding again during the year, so please plan accordingly. You can get more information and apply here.
Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Funding
The GSO offers a variety of funding opportunities to help graduate students succeed in their academic careers. All funds are made possible by the graduate student activity fee. Funds are offered for Conference, Travel, and Research, Professional Development, Academic and Program support.
Individual funding is provided as a reimbursement after the expense is incurred. Please read carefully each fund’s guidelines to make sure you understand what can and cannot be reimbursed, maximum reimbursement available, and what supporting paperwork is required. Pay special attention to deadlines.
Check out the different funds that are offered by GSO on their website: https://gsobinghamton.org/funding-opportunities/
Graduate and Teaching Assistantships
Graduate programs award assistantships and tuition scholarships on a competitive basis, with academic merit as the primary criterion.
Graduate assistantships (GAs) and teaching assistantships (TAs) provide competitive stipends and tuition scholarships in exchange for 10 to 20 hours of work per week during the semester. GAs perform research and/or provide administrative aid within their graduate discipline or for a department or program, while TAs provide classroom support, either by teaching, leading discussion sections, grading work or preparing classroom materials.
You can view a list of assistantship opportunities on the Graduate School website: https://www.binghamton.edu/grad-school/cost-funding/assistantships.html
SUNY Opportunity Programs: Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) And Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study (EDPS)
The Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) is available to students who were former participants in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) or the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) Program. The Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study (EDPS) is available to EOP, HEOP or SEEK Program graduates who are entering the PharmD program.
To be considered for GOP or EDPS funding, follow these steps:
- File Your FAFSA: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the appropriate deadline. This is required to determine your eligibility for financial assistance.
- Submit Your Application: Complete the Graduate Opportunity Program/Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study Application by June 30. If you did not attend Binghamton University as an undergraduate, the application will require you to upload a signed letter from your undergraduate EOP office verifying your participation in the program.
GOP and EDPS opportunity programs are available exclusively to New York state residents. For more information or assistance with the application process, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Student Records at finaid@binghamton.edu.
Binghamton University Scholarships
The financial aid office provides scholarships for both prospective and current Binghamton University Students.
Current students who have demonstrated their academic abilities at the University are good candidates for scholarships. Regardless, all students are automatically reviewed for scholarship eligibility if they have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Typically, the only other qualification is to have a current FAFSA on file by our recommended filing date of March 1 for the 2025-26 academic year. However, certain scholarships for returning students may also require an additional application.
You can search our database of Scholarships for Current Students. Sign in using your Binghamton University ID.
List of External Scholarships and Award Resources
Check out External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research’s Searchable Databases of Additional External Scholarships and Award Resources for both undergraduate and graduate students. These are free databases that provide means to search and find opportunities ranging from scholarships and fellowships, awards, and internships to conduct research, attend graduate school, obtain real-world experience, receive training, or a combination of these opportunities. Each database is different and includes academic and non-academic categories as well as special populations and disciplines.
John Hopkins University also provides an updated list of Graduate Student Funding Opportunities.
Also check out Financial Aid Office’s website on External Scholarships with many resources on where to look for scholarships and tips for applying to scholarships. They also list NY state residence only scholarships, STEM and healthcare professional scholarships, and scholarships for graduate and international students.
Prestigious National Scholarships and Application Information
External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center lists a number of National Scholarships for graduate programs as well as deadlines and if there is a scholarship advisor associated to the scholarship.
