Murray J. Ettinger Student Emergency Fund
Murray Ettinger, PhD
This fund is available to students who are experiencing an unexpected hardship that could impact their ability to remain enrolled in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Hardships may include, but are not limited to:
- sudden medical expense
- illness or death in the family that requires unplanned transportation
- theft of personal items
Funding is intended to provide short term relief to the student.
Award Amount
Award amount varies depending on the student's unique situation and the severity of the emergency. Generally, approvals will be given for awards between $100-$600 (to cover an emergency flight home, for example). Students must state the specific award amount they are requesting on the application.
Eligibility
All students enrolled in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, who are in good standing with the University, are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to first and second year medical students and undergraduate seniors majoring in biochemistry.
Funding Selection
Students awards are based on the availability of funds and the strength of the student's application. The Office of Student and Academic Affairs will notify students of the award decision.
Application Process
Please download and complete the application.
Submit Your Application
Contact Information
If you have any questions about the Ettinger Student Emergency Fund, please contact:
Kimberly S. Zosh
Office of Student and Academic Affairs
955 Main Street, Room 1201, Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 829-2802; Fax: (716) 829-2798
Email: ksglover@buffalo.edu