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In the News

In the News: CFSA to host an information session and writing workshops for the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

By Naomi Shanguhyia | Sep 29, 2017

Are you interested in learning a less commonly taught language? The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded, intensive overseas language and cultural immersion for U.S. graduate and undergraduate students. The Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) will be hosting an information session and writing workshops for prospective applicants. Read more about this…

CFSA to host writing workshops for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship on Friday, 10/20/2017

By Naomi Shanguhyia | Sep 13, 2017

Are you looking for funding opportunities for graduate study?  The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) provides fellowships to individuals selected early in their graduate careers based on their demonstrated potential for significant achievements in science, technology, and engineering. Three years of support ($34,000 stipend, along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition…

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In the News: CFSA selects the inaugural cohort of Young Research Fellows

By Naomi Shanguhyia | Jul 19, 2017

The Syracuse University Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising  (CFSA) recently chose the first cohort of  nine undergraduate researchers to participate in the newly created Young Research Fellows Program (YRFP). Participants  will have access to research funding of up to $4000 over two years to support research and creative inquiry during the summer and/or academic year. …

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In the News: Rachel May publishes an op-ed on the Marshall Scholarship program

By Naomi Shanguhyia | Jul 6, 2017

Rachel May, Director of Sustainability Education at Syracuse University and 1978 Marshall Scholar, has written a piece on the seventieth anniversary of the Marshall Plan and on the importance of the Marshall Scholarship program. Read this insightful piece on Syracuse.com  

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In the News: Jordan Barrett named 2017 Astronaut Scholar

By Jolynn Parker | Jun 29, 2017

Jordan Barrett ’18, a rising senior studying physics and mathematics, has just been named a 2017-2018 recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s (ASF) award. Barrett worked with the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) to prepare his Astronaut Scholar application.  CFSA helps undergraduates, graduate students and alumni explore nationally competitive scholarship opportunities and assists them…

What We Do

CFSA helps Syracuse University undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni apply for national scholarships and fellowships. These external awards provide funding and recognition across a range of disciplines and interests. 

You can read more about CFSA in this SU News story. 

Interest Meetings

One-on-One Advising

Writing Workshops

Interview Preparation

Institutional Endorsement

We require all Syracuse University students who are seeking institutional endorsement for the Marshall Scholarship and Rhodes Scholarship to register with CFSA by June 1 and to complete an “Intent to Apply” form by July 1, detailing their record on leadership, service, academic accomplishments, and their rationale for the application.

A campus committee will meet in July to review these forms and select the students who will be endorsed by the University.  Students seeking CFSA’s support and assistance with applications to the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship, the Schwarzman Scholars Program, the Luce Scholars Program, or the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program should also complete the form.  The “Intent to Apply” Form will open in late May and close on July 1st.

Prestigious Fellowships Intent to Apply Form

Let us know if you intend to apply for a prestigious award (those listed under "Institutional Endorsement" above) by completing this form by July 1st. 

Upcoming Events

To request disability accommodations for any of the CFSA-hosted events below, please email cfsa@syr.edu

april 2024

26apr1:00 pm2:00 pmFulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session

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may 2024

03may12:00 pm1:00 pmVirtual EventVirtual Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session

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National Recognitions

Badge that reads Fulbright Top Producer U.S. Student Program 2023-2024
Fulbright logo (blue ombre circle with white lines that intersect to look like an F) with the text above and below reading "Fulbright U.S. student program top producer 2022-2023"
blue circle with wavy exterior that reads AY 2021 - 2022 Gilman Top Producer
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