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CFSA Fellowship Focus: fall schedule now available

By Kate Hanson | Sep 2, 2014

In 2013-14, Syracuse University students were winners of the Fulbright ETA, Goldwater, Buick Achievers Scholarship, National Science Foundation GRFP, Gilman, Pickering, and Critical Language Scholarship, among others. Could you be next? The Center for Fellowship & Scholarship Advising (CFSA) provides information, advising and support for students interested in applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships. This…

Fulbright Hint #10 – 2014

By Jolynn Parker | Aug 28, 2014

Remember – the deadline for submitting your Fulbright Application is Monday, September 15th. #1 This year, there are actually 2 places to include the due date for your recommendations – WHICH IS ALSO Monday September 15th! – Question #48 on the Personal Information Page asks for the recommendation due date And each time your register…

Fulbright Hint #9 – 2014

By Jolynn Parker | Aug 14, 2014

I hope that by now you have a completed a first draft of all parts of your application, and you are working on edits and polishing. Remember to mark the WORKSHOPS on your calendars and plan to attend as many of them as you can! And we are available via email for questions and consultations…

Fulbright Hint #8 – 2014

By Jolynn Parker | Aug 4, 2014

Support sessions We know that applicants who seek and receive feedback on their Fulbright applications are more successful, so plan to attend as many of the support sessions that our campus committee offers. The dates and times are… Scholarship Boot Camp – RSVP for these 2 sessions – and specify which session – to jlorourk@syr.edu…

Gilman winner Terry Jones blogs from Italy

By Kate Hanson | Jul 30, 2014

Congratulations to our 15 Gilman Scholarship winners for summer and fall 2014! VPA student Terry Jones is blogging his experience in Bologna for the Gilman website. Read about his adventures here: http://gilmanprogram.wordpress.com/category/terry-in-italy/ Information about the Gilman: http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman-scholarship-program CFSA & SU Abroad are hosting information sessions and writing workshops before this fall’s deadline. Check the events calendar…

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

November 2024

06nov12:00 pm1:30 pmCritical Language Scholarship (CLS) Writing Workshop

12nov4:00 pm5:00 pmBoren Information Session

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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"