Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant by Cornell University
Brief Description
The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant by Cornell University is a scholarship program that supports students whose parent or guardian died while serving in the U.S. armed forces in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Host Institution(s)
Cornell University, one of the top-ranked Ivy League universities in the United States, hosts the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant.
Level/Field of Study
The scholarship is available for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University in any field of study.
Number of Awards
Cornell University awards up to four Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants each year, providing financial support to deserving students.
Target Group
The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is open to U.S. citizens who are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and have a parent or guardian who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.
Scholarship Value/Inclusions
The grant covers the cost of attendance at Cornell University, including tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other educational expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, students must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
2. Have a parent or guardian who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.
3. Not be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
4. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student at Cornell University.
5. Meet all other Federal Student Aid eligibility requirements.
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Application Instructions
To apply for the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to the Federal Student Aid office. Students should also fill out the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant application available on the Cornell University Financial Aid website.
Official Website
To learn more about the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant by Cornell University, including application deadlines and requirements, visit the official Cornell University Financial Aid website.