Undergraduate Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program

• Which collegeUndergraduate Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program - FIU Scholarships
• Citizenship(professional degrees such as an MD, JD, MBA , PharmD, etc. are not eligible) Are US citizen or US permanent resident Are rising juniors or rising seniors by starting Summer term.
• Who can applyUndergraduate Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program The McNair Scholars Program is a Federal TRIO program designed to prepare first-generation undergraduate students for doctoral studies. The Program supports students from historically underrepresented groups who have a documented financial need and major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Psychology. This is an active program where Scholars engage in classes, seminars, and workshops related to graduate school preparation and professional development.
• Who can applyScholars are also compensated as they conduct summer research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students then have the opportunity to present their research at local, regional, or national conferences. The McNair Program staff works closely with students as they complete their undergraduate requirements and graduate school applications. Eligibility Criteria Applicants qualify to apply to the McNair Program if they Intend to pursue a Ph.D. (professional degrees such as an MD, JD, MBA , PharmD, etc.
• Who can applyare not eligible) Are US citizen or US permanent resident Are rising juniors or rising seniors by starting Summer term. A minimum 60 credits of undergraduate credits by the time of the start of their Summer Research Project/Internship. *Not yet at 60 credits? No problem- contact us to join our Pre-McNair Program! mcnair@fiu.edu Major in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Psychology, or Math ( STEM ) degree program. STEM Minors considered with STEM -based research.
• Who can applyMajors include: Mathematics Natural Sciences Engineering Computer and information sciences Psychology Economics Sociology Political Science Dietetics/Nutrition Health Sciences Admin Criminal Justice Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale) Be either low income* (based on family size and taxable income) and first-generation college students (neither parent or legal guardian has a Bachelor's degree) AND /OR a member of a group traditionally under-represented in graduate education (e.g., Black/African- American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American,
• Who can applyPacific Islander, or student with a disability). *To find out the low-income guidelines established by the Department of Education go to: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html Program Benefits A summer stipend for Research Project/Internship Opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of FIU Faculty mentor or at an external REU Funding for materials and supplies for research project/ internship (where applicable) Travel funding to McNair and discipline-specific conferences across the country Academic, personal, and career counseling
• Who can applyGraduate school preparatory workshops and seminars Free GRE preparation GRE Fee Waiver (where applicable) Graduate School Application Fee Waivers (where applicable) Application materials: ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS PDFs or word doc Brief essay (1000 words or less) describing your interest in becoming a McNair Fellow and how it will assist you with the goal of obtaining a PhD. Research abstract (150 word max) describing the objectives and the hypothesized outcomes of the proposed study.
• Who can applyPlease include the title and the name of your faculty advisor/mentor (if available) A copy of unofficial transcripts from Florida International University and other schools attended Complete response to supplemental questions in AcademicWorks Priority will be given to early applicants
• Who can applyScopes McNair Program

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19 December 2026

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