Advantages of Being a McNair Scholar
Intrinsic Value
- Prestige: recognition on campus and in the graduate community
- Develop research and presentation skills
- Develop teaching skills
- Develop technology skills
- Opportunity to meet top names in field of study
- Individual attention from a faculty member
- Assistance with the graduate school application process
- Help with financial aid for graduate studies
- Learn to be a professional
- Develop interpersonal skills
Extrinsic Value
- Compensation of $2,800 to conduct research
- Travel to a conference in your field
- Research supplies to conduct your research
- Reduced fee for the GRE
- Preparation class for the GRE
- Computer on loan
- Updated software for your computer
- Tutoring services available
- Room & board for summer interns
- University fees for summer interns
- Access to graduate resources
- Fellowships available for McNair Alumni
Upwards of 200 graduate schools waive application fees for McNair Scholars, and a growing number offer fellowships. These application incentives are excellent advantages of being a McNair Scholar.