We are accepting applications for our 2026-2027 cohort. The program will start at the beginning of the fall quarter in 2026 and will run through winter, spring, and summer, concluding at the end of the fall quarter in 2027. Please note that if you are graduating before fall 2027, you are not eligible for the program.
Application deadline July 31.
Application Components
- UC Davis McNair Scholars Program application
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transfer students need to provide us with their college transcripts. Current UC Davis students are not required to submit transcripts. We have access to your grades via Oasis.
- Financial information (If you are submitting official tax documents, please erase Social Security numbers. If official tax information is not available, please complete the verification of income form).
- Verification of income-dependent form
- Verification of income-independent form
This program is not open to students pursuing professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, business management, or law.
If you have any questions, please email Juan Cervantes at [email protected] or [email protected].