Advice and Suggestions
Rangel Fellowship Winner Sahil Jain Reflects on the Application Process
Sahil Jain, a 2013 Syracuse University graduate with a degree in international relations, was recently named a 2016 Rangel Fellow. The competitive Rangel Fellowship funds two years of graduate study, mentorship, and internships in an area of study relevant to the work of the Foreign Service. Successful graduates from the Rangel Program receive appointments as a Foreign…
Read More10 Tips for Applicants to Nationally Competitive Scholarships from a Successful Rhodes Scholar
CFSA Director Jolynn Parker’s HNR 220 course, “Strategies for Scholar Development,” welcomed a special guest last Friday. Elliott Portnoy, a 1986 graduate of Syracuse University and SU’s first Rhodes Scholar, joined the course by telephone to share his experiences and advice. As a Rhodes Scholar, Portnoy earned his PhD at Oxford University in 1989. He…
Read MoreGilman Award – Writing Tips
Tips for applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for Study Abroad –Don’t wait until the last minute to apply. –Spend some time reading the Gilman website to get a sense of the program & for inspiration, ideas! Listen to one of their webnairs. –Read the essay questions carefully. Answer the questions that are…
Read MoreFulbright Hint #9 – 2015
It’s getting down to the wire now! Remember the campus Fulbright Deadline is: 12 NOON on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th #1 As I look over the list of applicants on Embark, I still see that some of you have NOT filled in the basic data about the country or program that you are applying to. DO…
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