McNair Scholars prepare eligible participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The program works closely with participants as they complete their undergraduate requirements, encourages participants to enroll in graduate programs, and then tracks their progress through to the successful completion of advanced degrees.
McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program, officially known as Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, is a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase graduate degree awards for low-income first-generation students.
Eligibility for McNair Scholars Program at Texas State University
• A US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• First Generation and Pell Grant Eligible
• Enrollment at Texas State University
• Classified as a sophomore or junior by entry into the McNair program
• GPA minimum 3.0
• Potential for graduate education
• Strong interest for pursuing a graduate degree following bachelor’s degree
• Desire to attain a doctorate
McNair Scholars Program
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Contact Info
TRIO- McNair
400 N LBJ Drive
San Marcos, TX, 78666
(512) 245-3838
mcnair@txstate.edu