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McNair Scholars Program

The McNair Scholars Program is an academic achievement and graduate school preparatory program for undergraduate students who are first generation, limited-income and/or underrepresented in graduate programs. We prepare students for graduate studies through scholarly enrichment, exposure to research, and other academic experiences and opportunities.

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Why the McNair Program

  1. Mentor-Guided Research: designing, executing, and presenting a mentor-guided research project
  2. Graduate School Preparation: developing and submitting a competitive graduate school application
  3. Scholarly Skills: developing the skills and dispositions for doctoral study
  4. Financial Aid: paid research ($2,800), fee waivers, and travel opportunities

McNair Eligibility

Who We Serve

  • Low-income and first-generation students
  • Students underrepresented in doctoral programs (this includes members of the following groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander)
  • STEM, Social Science, and Humanities students interested in graduate school
  • Second degree seeking students
  • Law or medical degree seeking students, if they are interested in pursuing a master’s or PhD

Eligibility Requirements

The McNair Scholars Program serves students who meet the following criteria:

  • First-generation and limited-income students and/or students underrepresented in doctoral programs
  • Students who are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Students expecting to immediately enter an academic/research graduate program upon graduation
Check out all the places where our alumni have attended grad school!

McNair Alumni – Grad School Locations

Alumni Grad School Map

Interested in seeing our scholars' research?

Check out the McNair Research Journal!

McNair Research Journal (PDF)