Want to become a Class of 2030 Representative for the Scholars Council for 2026-2027? Here’s how:
Please note, representatives must be available for council meetings. Meetings are held once a month on Sundays from 11:00am-1:00pm. See here for full list of eligibility.
• Students must be a member of their respective campus and class.
• Be enrolled for classes as a Macaulay Honors student during the semester in which they are serving.
• In order to take office, a candidate must be in good academic standing.
• All elected student government representatives are required to complete SPARC training.
STEP 1: Submit a Statement of Interest
Submit a statement of interest between Wednesday, August 12 – Wednesday, September 2 at midnight. All candidates, new and incumbent, must send a statement. Include details that highlight your leadership skills and the theme of your candidacy. Here’s a sample.
STEP 2: Promote Your Campaign
Candidate statements will appear on this site as candidates submit them. Your fellow students will use the statements to decide how to vote. You may view the Candidate Advertising and Campaign Guidelines here to see what you can do to share your candidacy and encourage fellow students to vote.
STEP 3: Voting
Voting will take place online from Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 14 through Club Macaulay.
STEP 4: Results
Results will be announced on Thursday, September 17.
STEP 5: Meet with Scholars Council Representatives and Leadership Retreat
Meet your fellow Macaulay Scholars Council representatives at the mandatory meeting on Sunday, September 20 from 11:00am-1:00pm. All elected representatives are also required to attend a leadership retreat in the Fall 2026 semester. Dates are scheduled for Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4.

