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Giving Back and Learning Along the Way: Princeton in Africa

By Jourdann Borski | May 2, 2017

Princeton in Africa develops young leaders committed to Africa’s advancement by offering yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that work across the African continent. This year Samantha Mendoza, a graduate student pursuing an MA in Magazine, Newspaper, and Online Journalism at the Newhouse School, was chosen as a Princeton in Africa fellow. She…

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Take a Look at Junior Summer Opportunities

By Jourdann Borski | May 2, 2017

When it comes to applying to scholarships and fellowships it is never too early to start looking for an opportunity. Two SU juniors recently applied for and received awards that will fund enriching summer experiences in their fields before their senior year. Chizobam Nwagwu, a policy studies and neuroscience majors, is a recipient of a…

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In the News: Goldwater Scholars Named

By Jourdann Borski | May 1, 2017

Syracuse University nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship have been recognized. Jordan Barrett, a junior physics and mathematics major in the College of Arts and Sciences has been named a 2017 Goldwater Scholar. Ismael Gonzalez, a junior neuroscience and biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received Goldwater Honorable Mention recognition. The…

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In the News: Udall Scholarship Awarded

By Jourdann Borski | Apr 28, 2017

A Syracuse University student has been selected for the prestigious Udall Scholarship and a second has been named a Udall Honorable Mention. Jade Rhoads was named a Udall Scholar in the field of tribal policy. Rhoads is a junior majoring in Russian language, literature and culture in the College of Arts and Sciences and geography…

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In the News: Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarships

By Jourdann Borski | Mar 30, 2017

This week the winners of the Critical Language Scholarships were recognized in SU News. Take a look below: https://news.syr.edu/2017/03/syracuse-university-students-awarded-critical-language-scholarships/

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, Rhodes Scholarship, and Mitchell 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

march 2024

01mar3:00 pm4:30 pmWriting Workshop: Gilman Scholarship

06mar3:00 pm4:30 pmWriting Workshop: Gilman Scholarship

20mar3:00 pm4:30 pmFulbright Day

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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
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blue circle with wavy exterior that reads AY 2021 - 2022 Gilman Top Producer
Fulbright Program logo of blue ombre circle surrounded by the text "Fulbright Program Top Producer Student Program"