The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at MTSU helps two groups of undergraduate students prepare for and succeed in graduate school: (1) first-generation (neither parent has a college degree) with financial need and (2) under-represented (Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan native).

McNair provides $2800 annual stipend, GRE preparation, mentor-guided research opportunities, travel money for conferences and for graduate school visits. For more information, see Benefits for You.

To qualify, you must be a member of one of the two groups mentioned above, plus have a desire to earn a Ph.D. You must also have 60 credit hours and an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. See Who Qualifies for more information.

To apply, just stop by our office at 103 Midgett Building to pick up an application or call (615) 904-8462. See How to Apply for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The 10th Annual Research Symposium

McNair scholars presented their research at the Tom H. Jackson Building at the end of the summer program. In addition to oral presentations, scholars displayed their posters.

This week’s opportunity!

Oklahoma State University invites McNair Scholars to attend their annual research conference February 17th, 18th, and 19th. For more information visit their web page at: http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/events/ressymp/mcnair.htm

Presentations and Posters can be submitted on-line starting in October and are due by December 20, 2009.

Additionally, OSU invites interested students to visit the campus and visit prospective departments and graduate students. For more information contact Jennifer Smith, Coordinator of Scholar Relations 405-744-7045.