CFSA Scholarships & Awards Directory
This is a list of some well-known nationally competitive scholarships, but is by no means an exhaustive inventory. Explore these pages, but also talk to faculty mentors and search the web to find scholarships that match your particular interests.
As you look at each scholarship or fellowship opportunity, be aware that
- some organizations limit the number of applicants from each college or university (for these awards, SU has an internal pre-application process);
- others require institutional endorsement, which is provided only to students who work with CFSA;
- others allow students to apply without input or endorsement from the home university.
Whether or not you are required to apply through Syracuse University, CFSA is here to advise and assist you in the application process. If you’re interested in any of the scholarships below, please complete the CFSA student interest form or get in touch with a CFSA advisor. Please also note that CFSA often hosts interest sessions or writing workshops for applicants to select scholarships. Visit the CFSA events page for an updated schedule.
Enter any search terms that interest you, such as "Language" or "Biochemistry" to find opportunities.
| Scholarship or Award Name | STEM / Non-STEM | Scholarship Category | Citizenship Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Scholars | STEM (Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering) | Science & Engineering | U.S. citizen or permanent resident |
| Astronaut Scholarship | STEM (Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering) | Science & Engineering | Must be U.S. citizen |
| B.A. Rudolph Foundation Undergraduate Public Service Scholarship | Non-STEM (Non-Science, Technology, Math & Engineering) | Non-Profit, Public Service, Social Science | No citizenship requirement |
| Beinecke Scholarship | Non-STEM (Non-Science, Technology, Math & Engineering) | Arts, Humanities, Social Science | Must be U.S. citizen |
| Boren Graduate Fellowship | Non-STEM (Non-Science, Technology, Math & Engineering) | Languages | Must be U.S. citizen |
| Boren STEM Initiative | STEM (Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering) | Science & Engineering | Must be U.S. citizen |
| Boren Undergraduate Scholarship | Non-STEM (Non-Science, Technology, Math & Engineering) | Languages, Public Service | Must be U.S. citizen |
| Carnegie Fellowship | Non-STEM (Non-Science, Technology, Math & Engineering) | Public Service, Social Science | |
| Critical Language Scholarship | Non-STEM (Non-Science, Technology, Math & Engineering) | Languages | Must be U.S. citizen |
| DAAD (German Academic Exchange Program) | Both STEM & Non-STEM | Humanities, Languages, Public Service, Science & Engineering, Social Science | Must be U.S. citizen |
| DAAD RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) | STEM (Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering) | Science & Engineering | Must be U.S. citizen |
| Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship | Both STEM & Non-STEM | Arts, Humanities, Languages, Public Service, Science & Engineering, Social Science | U.S. citizen or permanent resident |
| Ford Predoctoral Fellowships | Non-STEM (Non-Science, Technology, Math & Engineering) | Arts, Humanities, Science & Engineering, Social Science | Must be U.S. citizen |
| Fulbright English Teaching Award (ETA) | Non-STEM (Non-Science, Technology, Math & Engineering) | Languages | Must be U.S. citizen |
| Fulbright Study/Research Grant | U.S. citizen or legal resident | ||
| Fulbright UK Summer Institutes | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Fulbright-Clinton Public Policy Fellowship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship | No citizenship requirement | ||
| Gilman Scholarship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Goldwater Scholarship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Hertz Scholarship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Knight-Hennessy Scholars | No citizenship requirement | ||
| Luce Scholars Program | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Madison Fellowship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Marshall Scholarship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Mitchell Scholarship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| National Institute of Health (NIH) Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| National Institute of Health (NIH) Scholarship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship | U.S. citizen or permanent resident | ||
| NOAA – Hollings Scholarship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Payne Fellowship Program | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Pickering Fellowship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Program | No citizenship requirement | ||
| Rangel Graduate Fellowship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Rhodes Scholarship | U.S. citizen or permanent resident | ||
| Saint Andrew’s Scholarship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Schwarzman Scholars | No citizenship requirement | ||
| Scoville Peace Fellowship | No citizenship requirement | ||
| Soros Fellowship for New Americans | U.S. citizen or permanent resident | ||
| Tillman Scholars | No citizenship requirement | ||
| Truman Scholarship | Must be U.S. citizen | ||
| Udall Scholarship | U.S. citizen or permanent resident |