McNair Scholars Program Prospective Scholars

Eligibility

A student must meet the following eligibility requirements to become a McNair Scholar:

Be a first-generation college student (neither parent completed a four-year degree) and financially qualified as defined by the U.S. Department of Education or be from a group underrepresented in graduate education.  Eligibility for McNair is defined by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and can be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-VI/part-647?toc=1.

Program Benefits

• Faculty-mentored research experiences to develop and refine research skills and understand the rigors and culture of the discipline.
• Access to scholarly activities that increase the rigor of undergraduate experience and enhance graduate school credentials.
• Opportunities to present at academic and research conferences to network and develop professional presentation skills.
• Visits to graduate schools to identify potential graduate programs.
• Assistance with the graduate school preparation and application process.