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The University of Texas at San Antonio

McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program

A Federal TRIO Initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program was created under the Higher Education Amendments of 1986. It was named in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair (an African-American engineer, scientist and astronaut who perished in the 1986 explosion of the space shuttle Challenger).

The McNair Scholars Program, as it is commonly referred to, will assist economically qualified, first generation college students and students from underrepresented groups in doctoral studies and scholarly activities.

The McNair Program offers its scholars the following services and opportunities:

•      -Mentoring from Faculty and Graduate Students

•      -Tutoring Referrals/Assistance

•      -Intensive Faculty-led Research Activities

•      -GRE Prep Workshops and Exam Tips

•      -GRE waivers

•      -10-week Summer Research Institute

•      -Presentations at Research Symposiums

•      -Doctoral Prep Colloquial Series

•      -Participation at Regional and National McNair Conferences

•      -Assistance with Graduate School Application Process

•      -Academic/Research Stipends

•      -Travel to Professional Conferences for Presenting Research

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The aforementioned activities are designed to prepare UTSA McNair scholars for the rigors of doctoral work and will ensure their preparation in all ways possible to obtain a Ph.D. McNair Staff will consult with UTSA colleges and other offices to identify and recruit eligible program participants. The UTSA McNair Scholars program is directed by Rhonda Moses, Executive Director-TRIO Programs.

Application Deadline: September 25, 2010

For program information or to apply for the program, please contact:

or email

mcnair@utsa.edu

Download:  McNair Application

We welcome and encourage participation regardless of race, national origin, gender, or disability

(Department of Education's General Education Provision - GEPA Section 427).