Welcome to the GVSU McNair Scholars Program!

The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program’s goal is to increase the number of underrepresented and/or first-generation and limited-income students in Ph.D. programs and careers across the country. That is, first-generation students with significant financial need (Pell eligible), or members of racial and ethnic groups that are traditionally underrepresented in careers that require Ph.D.s. The program accepts students from all disciplines.

Scholars participate in a 15-month program that includes academic and career counseling, tutoring, GRE preparation, graduate school application preparation, academic writing preparation. The program also includes a stipend of up to $4,000 and subsidized housing during the 12-week intensive summer research portion of the program. Scholars will also have access to funding for conference travel and graduate school visits, among other benefits.

 

Interested in Becoming a McNair Scholar?
Click this button, complete the Interest Form, and we'll be in touch!

 

The 2023-2024 McNair Application Deadline is November 30


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Spotlights

Gabriella Davis and Dr. Regis Fox Spotlight

Gabriella Davis and Dr. Regis Fox

McNair Scholar writes about the complexities of Afro-Latinx Identity

Tumaini Sango Spotlight

Tumaini Sango

McNair Scholar, Tumaini Sango, graduated from GVSU in 2023 and will pursue a Master of Music at Bowling Green State University.

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News

McNair Alumni Presents at MLK Commemoration Week

McNair Alumni Presents at MLK Commemoration Week

McNair Alumni Littisha Bates presented for GVSU's King Commemoration Week

Jan 19, 2022

Two McNair Scholars earn full scholarships to begin graduate school

Two McNair Scholars earn full scholarships to begin graduate school

Two of Grand Valley's McNair Scholars earned full scholarships to begin their doctoral degree programs at Michigan State University in the fall semester.

May 21, 2021

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