The 2022–23 McNair Scholars application is now open to all current eligible sophomores and juniors. The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRiO Program at 187 universities across the United States. The two-year program is designed to prepare carefully selected undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds with high academic potential who are committed to attending graduate school to earn a PhD or EdD.
Deadline to apply is Sunday, Jan. 30. Apply via Canvas.
Current sophomores and juniors are invited to our virtual informational sessions, where we can explain more about the program and answer any questions you may have. Info sessions are held via Zoom.
Our virtual information sessions will be held on:
- Thursday, Jan. 13, 12:30–1 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 14, 12–12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 18, 5–5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 19, 12:30–1 p.m.
As a McNair Research Scholar, students receive the following benefits that will set them apart for graduate school admission:
- $2,800 stipend to support a research internship during the summer between your junior and senior year
- Paid tuition to complete a 3-credit McNair course in grant writing, plus $1,100 for living expenses
- Paid travel to research conferences and support of other McNair Scholars, locally and nationally
- Paid travel to visit prospective graduate school programs
- Research mentorship with a CU faculty member in your field
- Mentoring from current graduate students in your field and in related fields
- GRE preparation course and GRE exam fee reduction waivers
- Workshops focused on preparing competitive application into graduate study
- Fee waivers for graduate school admission applications