The McNair Scholars Program is a Federal TRiO program designed to prepare students from low income, first-generation, and traditionally under-represented groups for doctoral studies. McNair Scholars participate in courses, seminars, and workshops on topics related to graduate school preparation, complete a paid research experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor, and have the opportunity to present their research at local, regional, or national conference. The McNair program staff works closely with students as they complete their undergraduate requirements and graduate school applications.

BENEFITS

Scholars are provided with services to better assist with the following processes:

Preparing and completing a quality academic research paper and/or project

Identifying and obtaining information about appropriate graduate programs

Preparing for and take the Graduate Records Exam (GRE)

Learning about scholarships and fellowships for graduate study

Preparing graduate school applications, scholarship/fellowships and personal statements and research statement writing skills, etc.

In addition, Scholars receive the following: