Program Overview

McNair Scholars Program

The McNair Scholars Program offers research experience, mentorship, and support to help students prepare for graduate school. Over two years, students will complete research projects, attend workshops, and present their work at national conferences and University symposiums while getting help with GRE prep and applications.

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the McNair Scholars Program is to provide research opportunities and other related academic experience that promote graduate school enrollment and the acquisition of a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) for first-generation, income-qualified undergraduate students.

McNair Core Values

• We pursue professional excellence in the work we do with our students and our colleagues.
• We embrace integrity in our work with students, our work with the university, and our work with our funding agency.
• We are respectful of our student population and their needs.
• We are resilient, determined, and focused on achieving our mission.
• We do more with less through collaboration and pooled strengths.
• We realize that the success of each student is shared across the campus.
• We are awed by the potential of our students to change the world.

Program Details

The program provides students with research experience, mentorship, and support to help them prepare for graduate school. Students will participate in research projects, attend workshops, and present their work at national conferences and University symposiums. Additionally, students will receive help with GRE preparation and applications. The program is designed to promote graduate school enrollment and the acquisition of a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) for first-generation, income-qualified undergraduate students.