The Cornell Tradition, Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars, and Meinig Family Cornell National Scholars programs constitute The Cornell Commitment.
These programs recognize, reward, and encourage further development of a select group of students who exemplify Cornell's commitment to academic excellence, work and service, research and discovery, and leadership and learning, and in so doing, enrich their experience at Cornell and beyond.
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." (President John F. Kennedy) National Scholars are a select group of undergraduate students committed to learning and growing as leaders in an effort to change their communities for the better.
Hunter R. Rawlings III CPRS students are committed to inquiry and discovery.
These students engage in research with a faculty mentor throughout their undergraduate years.
A contemporary expression of the Cornell founders' vision,
the Tradition encourages lifestyles that integrate a
strong work ethic, public service, and academic achievement through innovative programs and financial assistance."
