WELCOME TO THE MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM WEB SITE
The pages on this web site are designed to help you learn more about the McNair Scholars Program, to answer your questions, and to provide the forms and other information you need to apply to the program.
The McNair Scholars program is a federally funded TRIO program that helps prepare students for doctoral study and careers in college teaching through a research internship.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Ronald McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program provides undergraduate students an opportunity to work with a faculty mentor, explore and research in their discipline, while preparing for future graduate school enrollment.
The program is named for Ronald McNair, one of the first African-American astronauts and is designed to increase the number of low-income, first-generation students, or underrepresented students in doctoral degree programs.
The McNair Scholars Program is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
* Working with a faculty mentor
* Completing a research project and paper
* Preparing for graduate level studies
* Mentoring high school students
* Receiving a stipend upon completion of internship requirements
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
* Individualized research projects
* Training in the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods
* Faculty mentors
* Research seminars
* Graduate school application workshops
* Graduate Record Examination (GRE) preparation course
* GRE fee waiver
* Travel opportunities to academic conferences throughout the country
* Individualized academic and career counseling
* $2800 stipend during junior and senior years
* Monetary assistance to visit graduate schools
* Assistance in obtaining graduate school scholarships
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The last day to turn in your Eligibility Form is Tuesday Oct. 6th
When you turn in your form please sign up for an information meeting.
To begin the application process, fill out the eligibility form and bring to the McNair Scholars office in the Library, on the second floor, in the Learning Resource Center, room 2921.
Once your form has been reviewed and it's been determined that you are qualified for the program, you'll be given an application packet.
You should get started in the process as soon as possible.
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Please visit all the pages on this site for complete information. If you have questions, feel free to email or phone us. The application process begins with filling out the eligibility form. Get your eligibility form in early, as completing the application requires that you attend an information meeting, that you order your official transcripts, provide tax forms and and procure three faculty recommendations. The process isn't difficult, but it does require time for gathering information.
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