TRIO McNair Scholars Program
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McNair Scholars Program
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The McNair Scholars Program, officially known as the Ronald E.
McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, was established in 1986 and named in honor of Challenger space shuttle astronaut Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D.
The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase the attainment of graduate degrees by talented students in all
disciplines from historically underrepresented segments of
society. Program participants are either first generation college students who meet the financial eligibility OR from an
underrepresented group in graduate level education.
The McNair Scholars Program is dedicated to preserving Dr.
McNair's legacy of scholarship and achievements.
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Program overview
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded at over 200 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico by the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
The McNair Scholars Program, officially known as the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, was established in 1986 and named in honor of Challenger space shuttle astronaut Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D. The McNair Scholars Program is dedicated to preserving Dr. McNair’s legacy of scholarship and achievements.
The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase the attainment of graduate degrees by talented students who demonstrate strong academic potential. At least two-thirds of McNair participants must be first generation college students who meet financial eligibility criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education, while other participants may be from a group underrepresented in graduate education.
The McNair Scholars Program, officially known as the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, was established in 1986 and named in honor of Challenger space shuttle astronaut Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D.
The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase the attainment of graduate degrees by talented students in all disciplines from historically underrepresented segments of society. Program participants are either first generation college students who meet the financial eligibility OR from an underrepresented group in graduate level education.
The McNair Scholars Program is dedicated to preserving Dr. McNair’s legacy of scholarship and achievements.
Interest survey
If you're interested in joining the McNair Scholars Program, fill out the Interest survey.
Contact us
We can be reached at 620-341-5097 or triomcnair@emporia.edu or by fax 620-341-5887.
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Funding
McNair is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants will be selected for program participation in compliance with provisions of Section 427 of the U.S. Department of Education’s General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). Accordingly, access and participation will not be denied to applicants based on their gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age.