Cornell University
Full scholarships for 5 students per year for the duration of undergraduate study, plus mentorship, cohort travel, and funding for research, study abroad or internships.
Fully funded
Attended secondary school outside the US (applies to India-schooled applicants); admitted as an undergraduate; eligible for and requiring significant need-based aid. Renewal: GPA ≥3.0, annual donor update letter, no leave of 2+ consecutive semesters.
Date to be confirmed
No separate application process described on the official page; the international aid deadlines apply (ED 1 Nov | RD 2 Jan).
How to apply: Considered automatically with your admission
No separate essay is listed.
Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Doctoral students typically receive research/teaching appointments or fellowships covering full tuition and health insurance plus a salary or stipend.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Families earning under $200,000/yr (typical assets) attend tuition-free. Students still expected to contribute from summer savings and term-time work.
Stanford University
Up to 3 years: fellowship covering tuition and associated fees; stipend for living/academic expenses; annual economy travel stipend; one-time relocation stipend. Stipends are taxable (taxes not reimbursed).
Stanford University
Need-based scholarship (initially from The Stanford Fund; 1,600+ named scholarships reallocated later). Commitment to meeting need extends across all four years.