The McNair Scholars Application

The Program

The University of North Texas Dallas McNair Scholars Program initiated in the 2017-2018 academic year. The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Program is a federally-funded TRIO program administered by the U.S. Department of Education and serves a diverse group of talented UNT Dallas sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested and invested in pursuing graduate education and earning a Ph.D. UNT Dallas’ McNair Scholars Program provides enriching scholastic and holistic experiences that prepare eligible students to be successful applicants to competitive graduate programs.

UNT Dallas TRIO Programs

Develop Scholars’ Academic, Emotional, Ethical, Physical and Social Skills for Transformational Impact in Life, School and Leadership.

Eligibility:

McNair Scholars are selected on a competitive basis. To be eligible, an applicant must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Be a UNT Dallas undergraduate student not graduating prior to Fall 2024
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Meet one of the following requirements:

•Meet the income guidelines defined by the US DOE AND be a first-generation college student, OR

•Be a member of a group underrepresented in graduate education (e.g. Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander)

  • Intend to pursue a Ph.D. after graduation. The McNair Program is not intended for students pursuing professional degrees (e.g. veterinary, medical or law degrees)

Program Requirements

Students must demonstrate a true commitment to pursuing doctoral studies and agree to participate in all of the following: intensive faculty-guided summer research program and ongoing research during the academic year, research methods & writing courses, GRE prep classes, seminars, workshops, and advisement meetings with McNair staff. Participants are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

*Please complete the application thoroughly. Failure to do so will result in your application being omitted from consideration.*

Priority timing for accepting applications is prior to May 1, 2024.
General Information:
Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident? *
What is your UNTD Student ID? *
Last Name *
First Name *
Middle Name
Date of Birth *
Gender *
What is your Ethnic or Racial Group? *
Address *
Address 2
City *
State *
ZIP Code *
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email Address
Family Information:
Parents Educational Level *
How many people are in your household? *
Household Income Range *
Most Recent IRS 1040 *

Please visit the link below to learn how you can successfully gain a copy of your most recent SAR. Please save the file as a PDF and upload it below.

View Student Aid Report
Most Recent Student Air Report *
Academic Information
What is your current classification? *
Did either of your parents graduate from college with a 4-year degree? *
What is your major(s)? Minor(s) *
What is your GPA? *
What is your expected graduation date? (i.e. Spring 2021) *
How many credits have you earned? *
What is your proposed graduate program or area of study? *
What is the highest degree you seek to obtain? *

Personal Statement (300 - 500 words)

Please write a statement describing your educational and career goals from completion of your undergraduate degree through completion of your graduate/doctorate-level degree. Explain what you have done to prepare yourself to meet these goals (courses, work, extracurricular activities, etc.).In what ways would you like the McNair Scholars Program to help strengthen your preparedness for graduate school? What motivates you to pursue graduate studies? In addition, outline one or more research interests upon which you would like to focus during the McNair summer research experience. Please include the following components:

•What is your definition of research? Why would you like to pursue a research project in this (or these) particular topic area(s)?

•What experience do you have with your research topic(s) of interest?

•Value of the research interests to you (e.g., how would research in these areas fit into your academic or career aims?)
Please upload a copy of your most recent transcript. This can be official or unofficial. *
Please provide the names and email addresses of two recommenders. These two people can be either faculty or former supervisors. *
Please upload your Personal Statement here. *
Please provide a final copy of a writing assignment previously submitted for a grade in a credited course. Please choose a submission that is at least one page in length, irrespective of topic. *
Sign and Submit:
Applicant Signature *
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