McNair Scholars Program (TRiO)
11 Garrison Ave
Stoke Hall 14E
Durham
NH
3824
Contact Name:
Tammy Gewehr
Contact Email:
Program Description:
Congress established the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program in 1986 to honor the memory of the Challenger astronaut and noted laser physicist. This graduate school preparation program is part of the federal TRIO programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services, and Educational Opportunity Centers) and is administered nationally by the US Department of Education (USED). The USED provides monies to selected institutions through competitive grants as part of its efforts to increase the number of individuals from underrepresented groups (low-income, first-generation, and/or racial minority) who are interested in pursuing and obtaining doctoral degrees and careers in academia.
Established:
1991
Number of Students Served:
200+
Funding:
US Department Of Education
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to promote and nurture the next generation of faculty, researchers and scholars by providing academic, social and financial support.
Objectives:
The McNair Scholars Program is an academic enrichment, graduate school preparation initiative. McNair scholars are matched with research mentors and receive fellowships to pursue research projects during the academic year and/or the summer following the sophomore or junior year. McNair Scholars also receive assistance in researching, selecting and applying to graduate schools.
Specialty:
Undergraduate Research
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
During School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
Minimum GPA:
3
School Attended:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Other Requirements :
Income -based;First Generation college student/student of color