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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

  • Schwarzman Scholarship

    Provides a fully-funded year-long immersive program in Beijing. Schwarzman Scholars will study for a one-year Master's degree in public policy, international relations, or economics and business at Tsinghua University.

    Deadline:

    • May 31 (year prior to grad school matriculation): for applicants who hold passports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau.
    • September 15 (year prior to grad school matriculation): for citizens of all other countries.

    Candidates must:

    • Demonstrate leadership potential
    • Demonstrate strong intellectual capacity
    • Demonstrate personal integrity and strong character
    • Be at least 18 but not yet 28 years of age as of June 30 of matriculation year
    • Have the bachelor's degree in hand before July of matriculation year
    Schwarzman Scholars Website

  • Scoville Fellowship

    Fellowships in Washington, DC, for individuals considering a career in international peace and security issues with public-interest organizations, the federal government, academia, or media.

    Deadline: October 2020 (for Spring 2021 fellowships)

    Candidates must have: 

    • Completed a baccalaureate degree by the time the fellowship commences 
    • Demonstrated interest in the field of peace and security
    • Experience with public-interest activism or advocacy
    • A strong intellectual capacity and academic achievement
    Scoville Fellowship Website

  • SMART Scholarship Program

    The SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation) Scholarship-for-Service Program is a 1.5- to 5-year fully-funded scholarship for students pursuing an undergraduate or advanced STEM degree.

    Applicants must be:

    • a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application
    • 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2020
    • able to complete at least one summer internship at a DoD facility
    SMART Scholarship Website