WELCOME TO THE MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM WEB SITE

The pages on this web site are designed to help you learn more about the McNair Scholars Program, to answer your questions, and to provide the forms and other information you need to apply to the program.

The McNair Scholars program is a federally funded TRIO program that helps prepare students for doctoral study and careers in college teaching through a research internship.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Ronald McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program provides undergraduate students an opportunity to work with a faculty mentor, explore and research in their discipline, while preparing for future graduate school enrollment.

The program is named for Ronald McNair, one of the first African-American astronauts and is designed to increase the number of low-income, first-generation students, or underrepresented students in doctoral degree programs.

The McNair Scholars Program is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

* Working with a faculty mentor
* Completing a research project and paper
* Preparing for graduate level studies
* Mentoring high school students
* Receiving a stipend upon completion of internship requirements

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

* Individualized research projects
* Training in the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods
* Faculty mentors
* Research seminars
* Graduate school application workshops
* Graduate Record Examination (GRE) preparation course
* GRE fee waiver
* Travel opportunities to academic conferences throughout the country
* Individualized academic and career counseling
* $2800 stipend during junior and senior years
* Monetary assistance to visit graduate schools
* Assistance in obtaining graduate school scholarships

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McNair Scholars In Action!

NEWS:

COHORT 10: Has been selected!! Their bios and pictures are coming soon.

ORIENTATION: Friday, Dec. 5, 2008.TIME: 1 to 5:30 PLACE: Building 1 Room 309.

HOLIDAY PARTY: Our Holiday Party is scheduled for Dec. 5. It's a time to celebrate, to say good-bye to the current scholars, and to welcome the new scholars. Mark your calendars. It's a pot luck, so make sure you let Cora know what you are bringing. TIME: 6 to 8. PLACE: Building 1 Room 309.

Congratulations to:

Manuel Diaz, who is attending Columbia University, working toward his master's degree.
Jennifer Stevens, who is attending Rutgers University, working toward her Ph.D.
Lisa Williams, who is attending Ohio State University, working toward her Ph.D.

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