McNair Scholars Program
The UNCG-McNair Scholars Program (UNCG-McNair) is a federal TRiO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Designed to prepare undergraduate students for the pursuit of a Ph.D., UNCG-McNair provides 25 UNCG undergraduate students with opportunities to complete research with faculty mentors, attend the UNCG-McNair Summer Research Institute, explore graduate school options, and prepare for graduate-level studies. Ultimately, the goal of UNCG-McNair – and all Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Programs – is to diversify faculty demographics across the nation by providing experience and training to students typically under-represented in the academy.
Make an Appointment!
Please email or use the links below to schedule virtual or phone appointments with the McNair Staff:
- uncgrem@uncg.edu
Benefits of the Program
- Mentoring from faculty and staff for graduate school preparation
- Financial planning for graduate school success
- Professional and academic conferences
- An empowering and supportive community
- Research opportunities
- Research presentation experience
- Graduate school preparation
- Summer Research Internships including stipends
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for UNCG-McNair, you must:
- be a first-generation college student [parent(s)/guardian(s) do not have a 4-year college degree] AND come from a modest or low-income family (based on Dept. of Education’s Income Guidelines).
- OR, be a member of a group this is traditionally under-represented in graduate studies (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Alaskan Native/American Indian, or Pacific Islander).
In addition, UNCG-McNair candidates must also:
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at UNCG, have completed at least 30-60 credit hours (Sophomore or Junior Classification), and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2023 or later.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Questions? Email mcnair.scholars@uncg.edu