Office of National Fellowships and Scholarships

• Be a college junior at the time of application
• Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or US national
• Demonstrate significant leadership and a commitment to public service
• Plan to build a career in public service
• Have a highly competitive GPA

• Be a sophomore or junior at the time of application
• Be a US citizen, national, or resident alien
• Have a highly competitive GPA
• Have at least one significant research experience to date
• Be nominated by Colgate. Nomination decisions will be made by our Goldwater Committee after review of application materials submitted for the campus deadline.

• Be a college sophomore or junior at the time of application
• Have a college GPA of at least "B"
• Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or US national
• Demonstrate commitment to the environment and plan to pursue careers related to the environment; or
• be Native American or Alaska Native students who demonstrate commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or
• be Native American or Alaska Native students who demonstrate commitment to careers related to Native health care.
• Be nominated by Colgate. Nomination decisions will be made by our Udall Committee after review of application materials submitted for the campus deadline.

• Be in their senior year at the time of application
• Receive your degree prior to Aug. 1 of that year
• Create a project for a year of independent, purposeful exploration and travel
• Be nominated by Colgate. Nomination decisions will be made by our Watson Committee after review of application materials and campus interviews, which will take place soon after the campus deadline above.

June 1: for those applying for study/research awards, check in with Fellowships Director and ONFS

July 1: for ETA and study/research, work with ONFS on essays begins

Sept 15: Internal Colgate deadline; initial application submitted

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Hold a bachelor's degree before the beginning date of the grant
• Present a plan or project which can be completed in one academic year
• Be available for an interview with Colgate's Fulbright Committee soon after September 15

June 1: Check in with Fellowships Director; work on essays begins

Sept. 15: Internal Colgate deadline; initial application submitted

• Be at least 18 and not yet 24 years of age
• Be a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident (see note below)
• Complete the bachelor's degree prior to beginning studies at Oxford
• Demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community service, concern for and protection of the weak, and vigor in extracurricular activities, which may or may not include sports
• Be nominated by Colgate. Nomination decisions will be made by our UK/Ireland Committee after review of application materials and campus interviews.

June 1: Check in with Fellowships Director; work on essays begins

Sept. 15: Internal Colgate deadline; initial application submitted

• Be a US citizen
• Be a current or rising senior or have received the BA after the April two years prior to the year of application
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7
• Have an outstanding academic record, creative and original leadership experience, extensive community service, and ambassadorial potential
• Be nominated by Colgate. Nomination decisions will be made by our UK/Ireland Committee after review of application materials and campus interviews.