McNair Scholars Program
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The McNair Scholars Program supports first-generation and low-income, or traditionally underrepresented students prepare for success in graduate school. This occurs through specialized programming that assists McNair Scholars enroll in graduate school and high-quality research opportunities designed to support scholars from underrepresented backgrounds complete graduate degrees. Scholars are supported with a stipend for conducting original research and financial assistance for presenting that research at a conference in their discipline. Eligible scholars who have demonstrated strong academic potential and are committed to attending graduate school and pursuing a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply!
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- 01/23/2024
- Supplemental Questions
- What are your preferred pronouns?
- What date did you first enter MSU?
- When do you intend to begin graduate school?
- What is the highest degree you aspire to attain?
- If other, please describe:
- Are you enrolled in the Honors Program at MSU?
- Please discuss your academic and career goals then answer this question: Why do you want to enter into graduate or professional school? (250-300 words)
- Discuss what you expect to get out of your participation in the McNair Scholars program. (About 100 words)
- If you could interview anyone in your academic field, who would that person be and what would you ask him/her? (About 150 words)
- Do you have a project or research topic you would like to work on? If yes, please explain. If not, what specific project or research area would interest you most? (Discuss a possible topic and mentor/professor with whom you would like to work at MSU) (About 250-300 words)
- Please provide the name and email address of two professionals, academic staff or faculty members who can provide recommendations.
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