CFSA: Cultivating Exceptional Potential
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1) How did you hear about the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) and decide to apply? As dual chemistry and biology major at SU, I was actively involved in chemistry research in Prof. Rob Doyle’s lab. The more I immersed myself in my research, the more I realized that I should…
Welcome back everyone! What is Friday Focus? A series of information sessions and workshops to help you identify opportunities and find funding for them. We have a fantastic set of sessions for you this fall – and we’ll serve refreshments! Head over to the “Events” tab to get the full schedule and…
1) Tell us about your teaching assignment. What’s your weekly schedule like? My name is Jonathan Nwosu and I am currently on a Fulbright ETA Scholarship in Daejeon, South Korea. I work with five native-Korean English teachers at Jeonmin Middle School in Daejeon. Although ETA stands for English Teaching Assistantship, I am responsible for creating…
…have interesting links to nationally competitive scholarships! Nicholas Kristof gave the commmencement speech for our May 2013 graduates and encouraged them to “find some issue that resonates with you, that you care about, and then work to get engaged in it.” You can read the text of his speech here: http://news.syr.edu/commencement-speech-by-new-york-times-columnist-nicholas-kristof-54504/ Did you know that…
Student scholarship for summer in Washington, D.C. The SU Alumni Club of Washington, DC will offer a $1500 scholarship to a qualifying SU student who is spending the summer in Washington, DC as a part of a professional or educational growth opportunity. The recipient must be enrolled full time at SU, demonstrate a financial need…
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
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
