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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…

Fulbright Hint #7 – 2014

By Jolynn Parker | Jul 28, 2014

Here is the 7th in our series of Fulbright Hints for applicants. Questions 2 and 4 Have you filled in your choices for Question2: Country to Which You Are Applying, and Question 4: Field of Proposed Grant Study/Research or English Teaching Assistant? In order to develop a credible and competitive application to the Fulbright Committee…

Fulbright Hint #6 – 2014

By Jolynn Parker | Jul 18, 2014

There is a lot of information in this email, please read it carefully and don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Transcripts You need Official transcripts from each institution you attended. Read your country requirements carefully to ensure that you are providing what they require. – DO NOT WAIT until the last minute…

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. 

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

CLS Advising Appointments

Advising appointments will be held

  • Monday, November 3:  3:00pm-5:00pm
  • Friday, November 7: 10am-12pm
  • Monday, November 10: 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Thursday, November 13: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sign up HERE for an advising slot. 

Upcoming Awards and Deadlines

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (Due the week of November 10)

Boren Awards (Due Jan 21 [Fellows] and Jan 28 [Scholars])

National Recognitions

Badge that reads Fulbright Top Producer U.S. Student Program 2024-2025
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"