CFSA: Cultivating Exceptional Potential
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Marriler Wilson, a veteran of the National Guard who is currently completing her dual degree program in public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, received the prestigious Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations. This award funded her to participate in a summer internship in Washington, DC with the Millennium…
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has named Syracuse University a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. students. This recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Program cohort. Seventeen students from the University were selected for Fulbright…
Maggie Sardino ’23, was recently featured in the A&S News series “Alumni Postcards” for her work with Syracuse Abroad – London. She is currently in London pursuing masters degrees in digital humanities at King’s College London and applied anthropology and community development at Goldsmiths, University of London as a recipient of the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.…
CFSA-SOURCE Graduation Recognition Cord The Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) would like to recognize students who have participated in research and/or national fellowship programs and experiences. Students may apply to receive a cord to be worn during Commencement. Apply HERE by Friday, April 25, 2025 for…
A Syracuse University senior and an alumna were recently chosen for prestigious graduate fellowships that prepare students for careers in the Foreign Service. Linda Baguma ’25, an international relations and political science major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2025 Rangel Fellow. Alexandria Johnson ’24,…
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.
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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
