United States · Cornell UniversityLester B. Knight, Jr. Scholarship Program
Cornell tuition support linking M.Eng. study with a later Cornell MBA. Scholarship consideration takes place during M.Eng. admission.
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About Lester B. Knight, Jr. Scholarship Program
Cornell tuition support linking M.Eng. study with a later Cornell MBA. Scholarship consideration takes place during M.Eng. admission.
Funding & benefits
- US$15,000 per semester for up to two M.Eng. semesters, plus US$15,000 per semester for up to two Cornell MBA semesters.
- Knight recipients may apply for the MBA within five years after M.Eng. graduation and retain the MBA portion.
Eligibility & requirements
Eligible Cornell M.Eng. applicants, including international students, may seek consideration. Admission to the MBA remains a separate process.
Application dates & availability
Recurring admission deadlinesCycle / route: Fall / eligible Ithaca spring admissions
- Cornell lists 1 February, 11:59 p.m., for fall and 1 October, 11:59 p.m., for eligible Ithaca spring programmes. Confirm the intended intake with the programme.
- Late applications and retroactive awards after tuition payment are excluded.
Documents to prepare
Online admission application; a 500-word essay explaining engineering/business motivation and goals; and a one-page résumé.
How to apply
- Request scholarship consideration through the appropriate Ithaca or Cornell Tech M.Eng. admission route.
- Existing Knight scholars moving to the MBA follow Johnson’s application and scholarship-form instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an unrestricted MBA scholarship?
It follows Cornell’s M.Eng.-to-MBA pathway; consideration begins with M.Eng. admission.
Official sources
Use the provider’s current notice before submitting an official application.