Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship
Full tuition + one-time summer stipend for academically outstanding incoming first-year students at Vanderbilt University; selected on academic achievement, intellectual promise, and leadership. Apply by December 1, 2026.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition and a one-time summer stipend for an immersive experience after the sophomore or junior year; additional need-based aid if need exceeds tuition. Renewal needs a 3.0 GPA.
Eligible applicants
Incoming first-year students; academic excellence; leadership
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Overview
Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship is offered by Vanderbilt University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Vanderbilt admission applicationRequired
- Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application (MyAppVU)Required
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition
Included
One-time summer immersive experience stipend
Included
Renewal needs a 3.0 GPA
May be included
Full tuition and a one-time summer stipend for an immersive experience after the sophomore or junior year; additional need-based aid if need exceeds tuition. Renewal needs a 3.0 GPA. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international applicants.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
First-year applicants selected for academic achievement, intellectual promise, and leadership and contribution outside the classroom; the committee reviews the full admission application together with the scholarship application, and Blair School of Music recipients are also judged on their audition. Applying is strongly encouraged and preferred. The page does not say whether international students are eligible; ask scholarships@vanderbilt.edu.
Applicant profile
- Incoming first-year students; academic excellence; leadership
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- First-year applicants selected for academic achievement, intellectual promise, and leadership and contribution outside the classroom; the committee reviews the full admission application together with the scholarship application, and Blair School of Music recipients are also judged on their audition. Applying is strongly encouraged and preferred. The page does not say whether international students are eligible; ask scholarships@vanderbilt.edu.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Audition (Blair School of Music applicants)
How to apply
- 1
Submit the Vanderbilt admission application
- 2
Submit the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application through MyAppVU by 1 December 2026
- 3
Notification arrives by mail and email at the end of March 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
Apply by 1 December 2026; notification at the end of March 2027.
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Vanderbilt University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.