Preparing Undergraduates for Graduate Study
McNair Scholars Program
The purpose of the McNair Scholars Program is to provide enriching experiences that prepare eligible students for doctoral study. If you’re a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior, and meet the eligibility requirements, you are strongly encouraged to apply!

Latest From McNair
- McNair Applications are open in January and will be due February 29, 2024!
- Informational Sessions:
- Thursday, February 1st at 5:00pm (Location TBA)
- Wednesday, February 7th at 5:00pm (Location TBA)
- Or set up a meeting with our assistant director, Jeremy Bloss in MUConnect!
- Discover meets Thursdays at 5pm.
Discover Program
Discover is a program that invites freshman, sophomore and junior participants to:
- examine graduate education opportunities and career trends by discipline
- discover the benefits of pursuing an advanced degree in their particular fields
- explore strategies for academic success both as an undergraduate and a graduate student
- and learn about paid summer research opportunities