How do I apply to the McNair Scholars Program?
- Attend a Fall semester informational session:
a. 3 dates offered in September - Complete McNair application
- Interview for the program (by email invitation)
Applications for the 2027 cohort will open on September 1
*Important dates:
- Application review and interview process: October 2026
- Application Deadline - Thursday, October 1st, 5pm
- Interviews October 6th-9th
- Notification of acceptance: Late October 2026
- Scholar induction ceremony: April 2027
Fall Semester Informational Sessions:
Friday Sept. 4th, 12pm-1pm (Hybrid)
Tuesday Sept. 8th, 430pm-530pm
Friday Sept.11th, 330pm-430pm
Suite 200, Computing and Communications Center, OADI Lounge
Sept. 4th is Hybrid on Zoom at:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95912534765?pwd=vrxwiwgMs8Yrsq7kivRO06An8mkBe0.1
Meeting ID: 959 1253 4765
Passcode: McNair
McNair Scholar Application
Click this link to apply today: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CUYl5qWyMU2Fh3
Deadline for applications is Thursday October 1st, at 5pm
McNair Scholar Recommendations
Recommendation writers, please access the McNair recommendation form.
Deadline for recommendations is Thursday October 1st, at 5pm