McNair Scholars Program
Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship
Prepares first-generation and underrepresented HBCU students for doctoral study through funded summer research, conference travel, and graduate-school application support.
Award
$8,000 + research stipend
Deadline
March 1 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due March 1 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- First-generation college student with financial need, or from an underrepresented group
- Enrolled at a participating HBCU
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and intent to pursue a Ph.D.
What you'll need
- Research statement
- Faculty mentor agreement
- Transcript
- Personal history essay
How to apply
- Contact your campus McNair office
- Identify a faculty research mentor
- Submit the campus application packet in early spring
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://mcnairscholars.com/
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