CFSA: Cultivating Exceptional Potential
In the News
The Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York offers a distinctive graduate study opportunity to students with Scottish heritage: one year of graduate study in Scotland, commencing in the fall of 2017.. The scholarship is open to residents of the state of New York, or students who attend college in the state of…
Hannah Butler, a public relations major in the Newhouse School, spent time visiting landmarks, such as Broughty Castle near Dundee, during her time with the Fulbright-Scotland Summer Institute. Read more about Hannah Butler’s Fulbright Scholarship with Syracuse University News. Link Below: http://news.syr.edu/student-explores-scottish-identity-culture-through-fulbright-program-20022/
Students socializing at the CFSA Fall Reception. On October 14, 2016, fifty-four outstanding first and second year students attended an evening reception at the Chancellor’s house to learn about the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising. This reception was meant to help prepare promising students for working with Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising through…
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarship aims to broaden the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages, as well as to build relationships between the people of the United States and other countries. CLS provides opportunities…
“The Gilman scholarship program is by far the largest single study abroad scholarship opportunity in the country. Scores of SU students have won substantial funding through Gilman and have benefited from the opportunity to travel internationally and develop into global citizens through coursework, internships, community engagement, language study, and cultural immersion. Being the recipient of…
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
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Start Application: June 1
- Internal Deadline: September 8
- National Deadline: October 6
Prestigious Fellowship Intent to Apply
- Due July 1: Required for all applicants to the Marshall Scholarship and Rhodes Scholarship. Recommended for applicants pursuing the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, Luce Scholarship, and Schwarzman Scholarship
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
- National Deadline: October 1
National Recognitions
