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.
Each year, students receive a variety of national fellowships, scholarships, and grants. If you are considering applying, you may find it helpful to explore their examples.
Interested in applying to national fellowships and scholarships but not sure where to begin? The following sections have tips and advice to help you during each stage of the application process.
We advise students and alumni wishing to pursue national fellowships and scholarships.
First, explore the fellowship listings to see what awards both appeal to you and suit you. Then, make an advising appointment to discuss these amazing opportunities! It's never too early to start.
Letters of recommendation for fellowships are notably different from those for graduate schools or for jobs. We can provide guidance about how to best approach these references.
Strong letters of recommendation are key to many application processes. We can help you learn how to request a letter with respect and tact.
The Office of National Fellowships and Scholarships is open all year.
We encourage you to reach out to the ONFS throughout the academic year, as news and updates for national fellowships and scholarships are ongoing. We want to meet you!
We have upcoming fellowships due this fall, including but not limited to Fulbright, CLS, Gilman, Boren, Princeton in Asia, Princeton in Africa, Goldwater, Truman, Carnegie, Knight-Hennessy, and Watson.