Cornell University Scholarships for International Students 2027

Students considering Cornell University can explore scholarships that range from fully funded support to partial awards. This shortlist highlights higher coverage options first.

For institution funded support at Cornell University, these scholarships are frequently highlighted when prioritizing higher coverage. A strong option is Graduate Assistantships which is fully funded and often covers 100% of tuition fees, stipend, and health insurance. International Financial Aid is fully funded, and coverage often includes full demonstrated financial need of the student. Cornell Fellowship is full tuition and typically covers tuition fees, health insurance, and living allowance.

Outside the university’s own funding routes, Cornell University students may be eligible for external programs that can offer substantial support. Here are a few to consider. Fulbright Foreign Student Program is commonly categorized as fully funded support, and coverage that often includes roundtrip transportation from the country of origin to the US, monthly living stipend, and tuition fees. With AAUW’s International Fellowship, students may receive partially funded support, and coverage frequently includes $20,000 for Master's and first professional degree recipients, $25,000 for doctoral students, and $50,000 for postdoctoral students.

This is only a shortlist. Additional scholarships and funding options appear further down on this page.