We are welcome to invite UNT undergraduates to apply to be a apart of our new cohort of Ronald E. McNair Scholars. The application portal opens September 15, 2016 to October 24, 2016. Want to see what our program is all about? Come by the office (SAGE 234) or we encourage you to attend the McNair Scholars poster presentation on October 7, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Union Ballroom.

Eligibility

If you answer yes to most of the following questions, the McNair Scholars Program is the place for you!

• Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
• Are you a UNT undergraduate with at least 30 hours completed or are 60 hours away from graduation with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better?
• Is your educational goal to pursue a Ph.D., but reject the idea because of financial reasons and lack of preparation?
• Do you want to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor from your academic department?
• Are you interested in learning about financial resources available to help defray educational expenses?
• Do you want to receive the academic assistance, guidance, and overall preparation for graduate education?
• Do you come from a household where neither parent has earned a four-year college degree?