Cornell grants and endowed scholarships are the cornerstone of Cornell’s undergraduate aid program and longstanding commitment to access and affordability. Cornell grants and endowed scholarships are need-based “gift aid” that do not need to be repaid. Eligibility is based on information you provide on your CSS Profile application(s) as a first-year student, and information you provide on your FAFSA form as a continuing student. 

Cornell Grants

Cornell grants are available to eligible undergraduates who complete annual aid application requirements, and who demonstrate financial need.

• Cornell grants and endowed scholarships are awarded after federal, state, and other external grant or scholarship funding, up to demonstrated financial need. Amounts vary.

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Cornell Endowed Scholarships

Undergraduate students who are eligible for a Cornell grant may also be eligible for named endowed scholarships. No additional application is necessary. Endowed scholarships are awarded in combination with Cornell grants to eligible undergraduates who match donor-established criteria or preferences for each endowed fund.

• Cornell grants and endowed scholarships are awarded after federal, state, and other external grant or scholarship funding, up to demonstrated financial need. Endowed scholarships may replace a Cornell grant, work-study, or student loan offer, depending on donor-established criteria or preferences. Amounts vary.
• Especially meaningful, endowed scholarships are established by individuals who care deeply about Cornell and its students, including many Cornell alumni who were themselves the beneficiaries of student aid.
• An endowed scholarship can establish a direct connection between you and the donor - most donors welcome the opportunity to meet or correspond with the students who receive named scholarships.