The McNair Scholars Program provides first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students with academic opportunities for students who want to go to graduate school to ultimately earn a Ph.D. The program offers academically enriching experiences and mentoring that better prepare students for the graduate school process and successful doctoral degree attainment.
Follow the McNair Scholars Program:
Program Benefits
- Faculty mentorships
- Funding
- Research experience
- Opportunities to attend professional conferences
- Leadership opportunities
- Support throughout the graduate school selection and application process
Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity
McNair Scholars develop a grant proposal for an original project, write a full-length manuscript, and present their work to a multidisciplinary audience. They can be awarded:
- more than $5,000 for on-campus housing and meals
- a stipend of $2,800
- tuition remission for a 4-credit-hour, 400-level course
- funding for research supplies during an 8-week summer internship that takes place after their junior year of coursework