Tata Scholarship - Cornell University
Full funding for Indian students at Cornell
Tata
Undergraduate
Full Tuition
USA
15 Jan 2026
International
Eligibility
Indian citizens admitted to Cornell University undergraduate programs
90
Any
Undergraduate
20
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizen residing in India at the time of application
- Must have applied and been admitted to Cornell University's undergraduate program
- Demonstrated financial need as assessed by Cornell's Financial Aid Office
- Strong academic record throughout secondary education (Class 10 & 12)
- Leadership potential and extracurricular involvement
Syllabus & Topics Covered
Subjects and areas tested or evaluated for this scholarship:
- No entrance exam — selection is based on Cornell University admission
- SAT/ACT scores (optional but recommended for Cornell admission)
- English proficiency: TOEFL (100+) or IELTS (7.5+)
- Academic transcripts: Class 9–12 marksheets with 90%+ in core subjects
- Application essays and personal statement evaluated for leadership and clarity of purpose
Where to Read & What to Read
Recommended books, websites, and resources to prepare your application:
Cornell University Admissions Page: admissions.cornell.edu — official requirements and deadlines
College Board (collegeboard.org) — SAT preparation resources and practice tests
ETS TOEFL (ets.org/toefl) — official TOEFL study guides and mock tests
British Council IELTS (ielts.org) — IELTS preparation materials and sample tests
Khan Academy (khanacademy.org/sat) — free SAT prep courses aligned with College Board
Common App (commonapp.org) — platform to apply to Cornell and draft essays
College Essay Guy (collegeessayguy.com) — guides on writing standout personal statements
IndiaBIX and PrepScholar — quantitative and verbal reasoning practice
Overview
The Tata Scholarship provides full financial support to Indian students admitted to Cornell University for undergraduate studies.
What It Covers
Benefits
- Full tuition
- Living expenses
- Travel grant
- Health insurance
Selection Process
Cornell admission
Financial need assessment
Tata Education Committee selection
Important Dates
15 Jan 2026
Application Deadline
Duration
4 years
✓ Renewable yearly
Required Documents
Previous Recipients
Ananya Iyer
2024
Tata scholar now studying Computer Science at Cornell.
📍 CS Student, Cornell University