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.  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.