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6 questions with…Justin Elkhechen ’15 (Amgen Scholars Program)

By Kate Hanson | Jan 8, 2014

Are you planning for next summer or working on applications?  CFSA is here to help!  Check out this link to a list of summer opportunities: https://nationalscholarships.syr.edu/?page_id=3718 No matter where you are in the process, come by our drop-in advising sessions especially to talk about summer plans or applications: Summer Starts Here Jan. 16th   3:00 – 4:30…

6 questions with Wes Milillo ’12 (Fulbright ETA, Malaysia)

By Kate Hanson | Dec 2, 2013

Interested in learning more about the Fulbright US Student Program?  Take a study break and join us for Friday Focus on Fulbright this week: Dec. 6th, 202 Hall of Languages, 12:30-1:30 PM. Please RSVP  here: https://nationalscholarships.syr.edu/?event=do-you-want-to-be-fulbright-scholar-and-travel-the-world 1)      What’s been the most surprising aspect of your experience in Malaysia? The most surprising aspect of my time here…

6 questions with…Amy Rabideau ’10 (NSF GRFP)

By Kate Hanson | Sep 19, 2013

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…

Friday Focus Fall Schedule is up!

By Kate Hanson | Aug 21, 2013

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…

6 questions with… Jonathan Nwosu ’12 (Fulbright ETA, South Korea)

By Kate Hanson | Jul 3, 2013

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…

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

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

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"