Mission

CFSA’s mission is to raise awareness of competitive national fellowship opportunities among undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. We also share information about fellowships with faculty and staff who can identify and support strong candidates. CFSA helps connect applicants with awards best suited to their goals and qualifications, and assists with every stage of the application process from planning and drafting materials through preparing for interviews. CFSA strives to provide a transformative educational experience for all candidates by helping them focus their goals, narrate their stories, and strengthen skills they will use beyond the application process.

 

Staff & Advisors

Jolynn Parker
Director, Experiential Learning and Engagement
Director, Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising
Director, Shaw Center

As the Director of Experiential Learning and Engagement, the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising, and the Shaw Center, Jolynn helps plan and implement strategies for student success across CFSA and the Shaw Center as well as the SOURCE and internal Syracuse University awards. With CFSA, she works with students and faculty on scholarship-related initiatives and programming, and advises students throughout the application process.  Jolynn is dedicated to providing SU students and alumni with unparalleled support.

Email: jmpark02@syr.edu

 

 

Helen McCabe
Assistant Director

Helen McCabe serves as the Assistant Director at CFSA, where she supports students at all stages of the application process for national grants and fellowships. Passionate about mentoring and advising, Helen draws on her extensive experience living, studying, and working in Asia, as well as her background in Fulbright-funded research and teaching, to help students successfully seek competitive fellowship and scholarship opportunities.

Email: hemccabe@syr.edu