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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, 2026
Level
Graduate
Status
Closed for this cycle
STEMSocial SciencesResearchRenewable award
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
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://mcnairscholars.com/
- How this listing was added:
- Reviewed by hand from the provider's official page
- Last checked:
Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with McNair Scholars Program before submitting.
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