Please read this document carefully for details on each grant, including eligibility requirements, criteria, application process, and funding process.
Applications are due on February 10, 2026
đź“ťMission & Leadership Grants: Apply Here
đź“ťAffinito-Stewart Grants: Apply Here
Since its founding in 1990, PCCW has raised over $297 million for the university. PCCW facilitates knowledge across academic disciplines through its research, leadership and mission-related grants for faculty, staff, students and other initiatives.
PCCW adheres to Cornell’s non-discrimination policy and therefore all Cornell faculty, staff, students and administrators are eligible to apply.
The President’s Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) will award Affinito-Stewart Grants of up to $25,000 to advance the careers of non-tenured Cornell faculty as well as other junior faculty without tenure or equivalent. For instance, Affinito-Stewart Grants may facilitate these faculty’s ability to:
These grants provide up to $25,000 to all Cornell-affiliated students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
PCCW Mission Grants (New in 2023) support projects that further mission goals to:
PCCW Frank H.T. Rhodes Leadership Grants support projects that prepare and/or recognize leadership. For purposes of this grant, leadership is defined broadly as the art of motivating others to achieve something new and better.
By default, all grant applications will be considered for both PCCW Mission Grants and Leadership Grants.
Please contact Nataki Corneille, Director of Diversity Alumni Programs at pccw@cornell.edu, with any questions on the PCCW Grants Program.
PCCW members are committed to giving back to Cornell. The current use fund is a great way to make an immediate change in the lives of female students and faculty.
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