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A list of scholarship opportunities to which our office devotes significant attention and for which Colgate has formalized application processes.

Many of the opportunities on this page require the student to be nominated by Colgate. 

There are numerous awards open to underclassmen and those looking for post-baccalaureate experiences. It is possible, and often desirable, to apply for multiple scholarships during your college years and beyond.

Click any individual opportunity to see information about its requirements, deadlines, and benefits, including a link to the foundation website.

Advising on the Application Process

Getting carefully considered and comprehensive advising is very important when deciding which of these opportunities are a good fit for you and your interests, so please be sure to contact the Office of National Fellowships and Scholarships to start the conversation and application process early.

Deadlines

Please note that Colgate's campus deadlines are earlier — often months earlier — than the foundations' deadlines, so interested applicants should prepare well in advance.

FELLOWSHIP SEARCH

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  • Humane Studies Fellowship

    A graduate-level renewable fellowship of up to $15,000 every year to financially support students enrolled in or planning to matriculate into PhD programs.
     
    Candidates must:

    • Be enrolled full time in a PhD program at any institution for the 2020-2021 academic year
    • Have a research interest that contributes to the advancement of classical liberal scholarship
    Institute for Humane Studies Website

  • Humanity in Action Fellowship

    Provides an interdisciplinary summer research and education experience in Europe with an international group of young scholars, and designed to be a collective exploration of the social and political roots of discrimination.

    Final deadline: January

    Candidates must:

    • Be a sophomore, junior, or senior, or an alumnus who graduated within the past two years
    • Demonstrate commitment to minority rights and social justice
    • Show evidence of leadership potential, academic achievement, entrepreneurship, and social maturity
    HIA Website

  • Knight-Hennessy Scholarship

    The largest fully endowed scholars program in the world, Knight-Hennessy provides full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford University. The goal is to develop a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation.

    Eligibility Requirements: 

    • Must apply during the final year of study for your first/bachelor's degree, or within five years of earning your first/bachelor’s degree.
    • Applications are accepted from citizens of all countries, to ensure that KH Scholars have global impact.
    • Must meet the requirements of the Stanford graduate program(s) that you wish to pursue.
    Knight-Hennessy Scholars Website