CFSA: Cultivating Exceptional Potential
In the News
Kyle Rosenblum, a senior policy studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and a psychology major in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Schwarzman Scholar. He is Syracuse University’s first Schwarzman Scholar. Way to go, Kyle! You can read the full…
CFSA will be hosting an information session about the Remembrance Scholarship on Friday, December 6 from 3:30-5pm in Bird 550. All students interested in applying for the scholarship are encouraged to attend! Current Remembrance Scholars and CFSA staff will be on hand to answer questions about the application and interview process, as well as about…
The Remembrance Scholarship is one of the highest honors a Syracuse University student can receive. Those selected are chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership and service to the community, including service to the military, ROTC, first responder or other community organizations. The 35 rising seniors chosen are each awarded a $5,000 Remembrance Scholarship, with…
We’re excited to announce that Kyle Cox, a representative from the Boren Awards, will be visiting campus THIS THURSDAY, November 7th 4-5pm in Eggers 018 to promote the program. The Boren Awards provides funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the…
Syracuse University senior Bethany Murphy and alumna Emma Ettinger ’17 have been named finalists for the Marshall Scholarship, one of the United States’ most prestigious nationally competitive scholarship awards. Both will interview for the scholarship in early November. Read more about the finalists and the award here: Bethany Murphy ’20, Emma Ettinger ’17 Named Marshall…
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.
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
National Recognitions
