Latest From McNair
GPS: Beyond the Bachelor’s
- Guidance and Preparation = Success! Go Beyond the Bachelor’s with the McNair Scholars’ program for first and second year students.
- Applications now open!
McNair Scholars Program
- New updated information on 204 MU McNair Scholars who have obtained their Doctoral Degree
- McNair Applications:
- Applications for 2026-2027 have now closed.
- If you are interested in McNair for the future please set up a meeting with our assistant director, Jeremy Bloss in MUConnect!
- Give to the MU McNair Scholars Program
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!
GPS: Beyond the Bachelor's
GPS 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
- focus on career readiness
- explore strategies for academic success both as an undergraduate and a graduate student
- and learn about paid summer research opportunities