TRIO McNair Scholars
Mission
The federally funded TRIO McNair Scholars program seeks to increase doctoral program application, matriculation, and degree attainment by underrepresented and first-generation college students. Read more about the program »
The U of M McNair program is open to all Twin Cities students in all colleges and majors, U of M coordinate campuses (Crookston, Duluth, Rochester), and Minnesota colleges and universities that do not have their own McNair program: Carleton College, Hamline University, Macalester College, Metropolitan State University, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, St. John’s University, and University of St. Thomas.
Through this summer experience and academic year programming, McNair Scholars develop higher-level academic and research skills necessary to gain admission to and successfully complete graduate study.
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Apply
The McNair program is accepting applications for the summer 2019 cohort.
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Read more about how to apply. Students pursuing STEM programs are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact
McNair staff
TRIO McNair
40 Education Sciences Building
56 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-0772
Fax: 612-625-0704
2018 Scholars
Faculty
- McNair faculty members come from all disciplines, at rank of assistant professor or higher, and are interested in guiding summer research experiences of high-potential, first-generation, and minority undergraduates.
- McNair faculty are recognized by their peers and students as valued mentors and exceptional teachers. Several members of the faculty have leadership positions in their departments, such as associate dean, director, and department chair.
- They are leaders in their field and serve as members of professional associations and editors of professional journals.
Resources
2019 Application Checklist [PDF]
2019 McNair Recommendation Form [PDF]
2019 McNair Personal Support Letter [PDF]
2018 McNair Syllabus [PDF]
Resources for current McNair Scholars
Resources for McNair Scholars interested in UMN graduate programs
McNair Program Guide [PDF]
U of M Graduate & Professional Student Advising: For Students & Faculty
Alumni
Stay connected to McNair by providing us with your current contact information.
McNair Scholars, 1992-2018 [PDF]
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Graduate study at UMN
Are you a McNair Scholar from another institution and interested in graduate study at the University of MN? The Office for Diversity in Graduate Education has resources for you!