How do I apply to the McNair Scholars Program?
- Attend a Fall semester informational sessions:
a. September - Complete McNair application
- Interview for the program (by email invitation) *
Applications for the 2026 cohort will open on September 8
*Important dates:
- application review and interview process: October 2025
- Application Deadline - October 6th, 5pm
- Interviews October 21st-24th
- notification of acceptance: November 2025
- scholar induction ceremony: April 2026
Fall Semester Informational Sessions:
Sept. 9th and September 15th
5-6 pm; Suite 200, CCC Building, OADI Lounge
Sept. 25 is on Zoom at:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/96319988083?pwd=WsjZiGUI2LCBpomdBlCly487f7DNZE.1
Meeting ID: 963 1998 8083
Passcode: McNair
McNair Scholar Application
Click this link to apply today: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CUYl5qWyMU2Fh3
Deadline for applications is Monday October 6th at 5pm
McNair Scholar Recommendations
Recommendation writers, please access the McNair recommendation form.
Deadline for recommendations is Monday October 13th at 5pm