If you want more details about the McNair program, please see the Information page. Hopefully, you were able to join us for one of our information sessions. If you were not able to join us, please feel free to come by SAGE 234 during business hours or send us an email at McNair@unt.edu.
Remember, the deadline for submitting your application is Monday, October 17, 11:59 p.m. You must login with your EUID before you can begin the application.
To apply, the student must write two short (150-250 word) personal essays responding to these prompts:
Describe your specific area of study and how you became interested in earning a PhD in your field. Discuss your tentative plans for your research and your specific career goals.
Given your background (low income, first generation college student, or member of underrepresented group), discuss some of your specific educational needs and address the specific advantages that being part of the McNair program will give you. In other words, explain why you believe working within the McNair Scholars Program will assist you in achieving your goal of obtaining a PhD.
We encourage you to visit the UNT Writing Lab writinglab.unt.edu. The people there can help you craft your personal essays. The McNair staff has already contacted the director of the UNT Writing Lab, and she and her staff are looking forward to helping you!
You may qualify if you meet most of these criteria:
- you come from a household where neither parent has a four-year degree
- you come from a low-income household
- you are a member of an underrepresented group in graduate education
- your ultimate educational goal is a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree
- you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- your GPA is a 3.2 or above
- you want to conduct research with the guidance of a faculty mentor
- you need assistance navigating the graduate school process
- you will graduate in Spring 2018 or later
| Components of the Application and Selection Process | Timeline/Deadline | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Application | 10.17.2016 11:59pm | |
| Letters of Recommendation | 10.24.2016 11:59pm | Your recommenders will be prompted to submit your letters once you complete your application. You should give them ample time to complete the letter and submit it by the deadline. |
| Preliminary Interviews | Upon receipt of application | During these interviews, the McNair staff will discuss your elibility and the Program's expectations for participation. Based on these interviews, selected applicants will move forward to the final interviews. |
| Final Interviews | 3rd week in November | The McNair Selection Committee, comprised of UNT faculty members and McNair alumni, will conduct 30 minute interviews with each of the selected applicants. The Selection Committee recommends applicants to the McNair staff. |
| Selection Decision Announced | 11.23.1026 | Applicants will be notified via email of final decision. |
Click "Next Page" to begin application and "Save Draft" at the bottom to save your progress to return later to complete your application.
If you have any questions or difficulty submitting your application, please send your inquiry to McNair@unt.edu.