What are the benefits of being a McNair Fellow?
McNair participants are recognized throughout the nation as dedicated students who have taken extra steps in preparing themselves for the graduate and doctoral experience. Although successful completion of the McNair Program depends on personal commitment and hard work, there are many ways in which research fellows can benefit from participation: • Assistance in understanding the culture of graduate school, guidance in selecting the right graduate school, preparing applications, and financing graduate programs • Help in securing graduate school application fee waivers from over 600 participating institutions • Opportunities to attend professional conferences • On-going consultation and support from faculty mentors and staff to help ensure success in making the transition from undergraduate to graduate education • Inclusion in a national database of McNair scholars that is submitted to the majority of graduate programs within the U.S. • The opportunity to compete for a $1500 – $3000 gra
