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
Fulbright US Student Program Grant
Provides full funding for one academic year abroad for research/study or teaching English. Please notify the Office of National Fellowships and Scholarships of your intent to apply by June 1.
Internal Colgate deadline: September 4 initial application submitted
National Deadline: October 13 5:00 p.m. EST
Candidates must:
- 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
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Provides full tuition plus a generous living stipend for the graduate program of your choice at the University of Cambridge.
Preliminary deadline: June 1
Final Colgate deadline: September 15
Candidates must:
- Have a demonstrated record of academic achievement, leadership activity, and service to their community
- Gain admission to the University of Cambridge and to a constituent college
- Hold a bachelor's degree by the start of your Cambridge program
- May be citizens of any country outside the UK
NB: The US competition is separate from the global one; the deadlines above are pinned to the US, while international students will have more time.
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
For one year of graduate study or research at one of the universities in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Includes full tuition, accommodations, living expenses, and an international travel stipend.
Campus deadline (current students only): June 1
Final deadline: Early October
Candidates must:
- Be a US citizen
- Have a demonstrated record of intellectual distinction, leadership activity and extra-curricular activity
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, fairness and unselfish service to others, indicating a potential for future leadership and contribution to society
- Have a bachelor's degree in hand prior to the beginning of graduate study
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the time of application
- Be nominated by Colgate only if you are a current student (alumni may apply without such nomination). Nomination decisions will be made by our UK/Ireland Committee after review of application materials and campus interviews.