For Prospective Scholars
Who can apply for the McNair program?
McNair Scholars must be:
- Low-income (as defined by the Department of Education Federal TRiO Programs)
- First-generation (neither parent has a bachelor's degree)
- Underrepresented in graduate education
You must:
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Have earned 30 credits
- Be enrolled full-time in a degree program at Morris
While some preference is given for students working in STEM fields, all majors are welcome to apply. The key criterion for a McNair Scholar is a desire to excel academically as an undergraduate, gain admission into graduate school, and persist to the PhD/EdD. McNair does not support professional graduate pathways like, law, medical, or veterinary medicine, with the exception that they are combined with the PhD.
How do I apply?
Complete this straightforward online application.
The deadline for all application materials is February 14, 2020.
Our recruitment focus for the spring semester is 1st and 2nd-year candidates (2022-2023 graduates).
Submit the following offline requirements:
- A 600-900 word personal statement that details your interest in
academic success, desire to be involved in scholarly research, and
motivation to obtain the PhD/EdD - A letter of recommendation from someone who knows you well,
preferably a Morris faculty member (The faculty member will be provided
instructions on how to submit the letter once you apply to the program.) - A signed and dated eligibility form
- A UMM Transcript
- A signed copy of your federal income tax form
The top candidates will then be invited for a short interview with McNair personnel. The spring 2020 application is now open; the deadline is February 14th, 2020.