U.S. Department of Education/Tuition assistance
McNair Scholars Program
Support in kindLimited number available
Research experience, mentoring and graduate school preparation for undergraduates who are low income and would be the first in their family to finish a degree, or who are underrepresented in graduate education. Aimed at students intending to pursue a doctorate.
Research experience, mentoring and graduate preparation. Many projects also pay a research stipend, but the regulation states no amount, so none is recorded.
What you need
The official page does not list required documents. Check the official page before you apply, since a provider can ask for paperwork it does not publish.
How to apply
- 1Check whether your university runs a McNair projectMcNair is run by individual universities that hold a grant. Ask your undergraduate research office or look for a McNair or TRIO office on your campus.
Where this comes from
- Official source
- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-647/section-647.3
- Last checked by SCRN
- 2026-09-01Verified null days ago
- How it was verified
- staff verified
- Deadline
- RollingEach participating institution recruits on its own schedule.
- How often
- one time