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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

Application Deadline
Current Year Of Study
Term of Award
Region

  • Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA)

    Provides an intensive seven-week Junior Summer Institute (JSI) before senior year which includes mentoring and career development in the field. Fellows later have the opportunity to receive funding for graduate study in PPIA's consortium of over 30 public policy and international affairs programs.

    Deadline: November 1

    Candidates must:

    • Be a college junior at the time of application
    • Be committed to both the JSI and to completing a master’s degree in public and/or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools
    • Have an abiding commitment to public service
    PPIA Website

  • RAY Diversity Fellowship

    The RAY Diversity Fellowship is a program that focuses on expanding options for people of color to learn about and engage with the clean energy NGO sectors. 
     
    Applicants must:

    • Come from a racial/ethnic background underrepresented in conservation and demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
    • Be less than one (1) year out of college and have a Bachelor's Degree by July 2020 (we are not considering individuals with graduate degrees at this time) 
    • Have not had a full-time job in conservation or clean energy
    • Have the ability to work in the United States and commit to the entire fellowship
    RAY Diversity Fellowship Website

  • Rhodes Scholarship

    Provides full funding (tuition & stipend) for graduate study (or a second bachelor's degree) at the University of Oxford in the UK.

    Sept. 15: Internal Colgate deadline; initial application submitted

    Candidates must:

    • 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
    • Be nominated by Colgate. Nomination decisions will be made by our UK/Ireland Committee after review of application materials and campus interviews.

    NB: Citizens of other nations may be able to compete in their home country's Rhodes competition, if one exists and they meet that country's eligibility criteria. Contact ONFS as soon as possible if you wish to inquire about Rhodes outside the US.

    Rhodes website: US Rhodes website: Other nations