CFSA: Cultivating Exceptional Potential

In the News

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Welcome Melissa Welshans, CFSA Assistant Director!

By Jolynn Parker | Jun 3, 2019

We’re excited to announce that Naomi Shanguhyia, one of our outstanding scholarship and fellowship advisers, has taken on a new role as Associate Director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program.  CFSA students will miss Naomi’s thoughtful and insightful advising on scholarship applications, but we know she’ll be doing terrific work for the Honors Program.…

In the News: Eight Will Make Impacts around the Globe through Fulbright Grants

By Melissa Welshans | May 23, 2019

Eight Will Make Impacts around the Globe through Fulbright Grants

In the News: Anna Feldman named NOAA-Hollings Scholar

By Jolynn Parker | May 10, 2019

Anna Feldman Named Recipient of NOAA-Hollings Scholarship  

In the news: Four PPIA Junior Summer Institute Recipients!

By Jolynn Parker | May 10, 2019

  Four to Attend Prestigious Public Policy and International Affairs Institutes  

Congratulations Anne Mosher, CFSA 2019 Mentor of the Year!

By Jolynn Parker | May 3, 2019

Anne Mosher, Chair of Citizenship & Civic Engagement and Associate Professor of Geography, was named the 2019 CFSA Mentor of the Year at the CFSA Student and Mentor Recognition Reception. Congratulations, Dr. Mosher, and thank you for your support of our outstanding students!

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

December 2024

05dec3:30 pm4:30 pmRemembrance Scholarship In Person Information Session

10dec4:00 pm5:00 pmRemembrance Scholarship Virtual Information Session

12dec3:00 pm4:00 pmSummer STEM Research Opportunities for Undergrads

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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
Fulbright Program logo of blue ombre circle surrounded by the text "Fulbright Program Top Producer Student Program"