CFSA: Cultivating Exceptional Potential
In the News
Three Syracuse University students-one researching proteins, one mapping geothermal heat beneath Greenland’s ice sheet and one engineering bacteria-fighting surfaces for medical implants-are recipients of the 2026 Goldwater Scholarship. They are the following: Mallory Brown ’27, a neuroscience and statistics major in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and a member of the Renée Crown University…
On Thursday, March 26th, CFSA and SOURCE gathered faculty, students and staff in the Biology Department’s Lundgren Room for the SOURCE/CFSA Orange Talks & Awards Ceremony. The program, held from 4-6pm, included Ted-style “Orange” talks from 4 student researchers, and the presentation of awards to faculty on behalf of both SOURCE and CFSA. The student…
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program) provides up to $5,000 in merit-based scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students to pursue study international study and internship programs. These opportunities equip Gilman Scholars with international experience, global networks, and foreign language skills essential to advancing the U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.…
Office Update: Our office has moved to the 6th floor of 100 Sims Drive, which is located on the corner of Sims Drive and College Place. We are thrilled to be sharing space with our colleagues in the new Center for Student Excellence. Enter in through the doors on Sims Drive and take the elevator…
Syracuse University recently published a story featuring Sadie Meyer, a biomedical engineering and mathematics major in Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) and College of Arts and Sciences and 2024-2025 Goldwater Scholar. The story overviews Sadie’s pursuit of innovations in research that will positively impact women’s health. You can read the full story, including information about Sadie’s recent research…
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.
Institutional Endorsement
Syracuse University requires all students and alumni who are seeking institutional endorsement for the Marshall Scholarship and Rhodes Scholarship to express their interest in applying 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. To express interest, email cfsa@syr.edu or one of CFSA's advisors directly. You can find the link to the "Intent to Apply" form below. A campus committee will meet in July to review these forms and select the students who will be endorsed by the University.
Applicants 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.
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
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Upcoming Awards and Deadlines
Most scholarships and fellowships that CFSA helps applicants pursue have deadlines that fall between September and February. Please consult our Scholarship directory to learn more about opportunities you may want to pursue during the 2026-2027 academic year.
National Recognitions
