McNair Scholars Program: Applications Now Being Accepted!
Our program is home to a vibrant community of exceptional individuals who are dedicated to academic excellence, research and creative project exploration, and personal growth. Our McNair Scholars Program serves undergraduate students who are first-generation college students (neither parent has completed a four-year bachelor’s degree) and income-eligible (Pell eligible) students.
Each year, we invite applications from any and all undergraduate majors who are in their second and third years of study at Truman (>=60 credits). Our program is authorized by federal law in the Higher Education Act to identify qualified individuals and provide services designed to prepare them for doctoral studies (20 USC 1070a-14).
Our fully funded program services include the following:
- Undergraduate Research Experiences: Opportunities to conduct faculty-mentored research beyond what is typically required in college classes.
- Career Exploration & Skill Building: Development of the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed for careers that require advanced educational preparation, especially research doctorates.
- Holistic Advising & Mentorship: Proactive guidance from dedicated program staff and Truman faculty members.
- Paid Summer Research Internships: Summer funding that emphasizes research and creative project completion. This includes professional development as writers and speakers, alongside intensive graduate school application preparation through daily workshops and weekly mentor-scholar meetings.
- Conference & Graduate Travel Funding: Opportunities for funding and individualized instruction to prepare for graduate school visits and professional conferences.
- Community & Academic Networking: Various activities and educational events designed to foster community, facilitate communication across multiple academic disciplines, and promote research dissemination among Scholars at Truman and across the United States.
Interested in this program? Contact Us
McNair Office: Adair House
Email mcnair@truman.edu
